After 5000 miles in the first year the best mpg has been 44.8 and the worst 42.3 in everything from local running about to long motorway journeys. I am more than satisfied with these figures from a 2.0 litre petrol automatic, especially as I refuse to use the i-stop function. I cut my teeth on 1950'...

I have also been quoted 6 weeks for a new a/c condenser, but fortunately the a/c is still working. I hope the replacement, which the dealer says is a 2 hour job to fit under warranty, will last longer than the original which leaked after less than a year. Part of the problem is the new refrigerant w...

Thank you Strangways. The tyres fitted are Bridgestone Turanza 16".

After a year with the CX-3 my main dislike is that a quiet engine and transmission are often drowned out by excessive tyre noise on our third world road surfaces, even with 16 inch wheels. This spoils my enjoyment of what is otherwise a refined car. I am an avid follower of the Honest John website, ...

At the car's first service yesterday (only 4500 miles covered) it was discovered that the condenser was leaking. This will be replaced under warranty but Eden Mazda Taunton say that there is a 6 week waiting time for the part. Does this mean that the condenser is a known weakness on the CX-3? I am a...

Good afternoon from soggy Somerset.

CX-3 SE 2.0L 2WD Automatic in Arctic White purchased new in July 2016.

Optional extras : Rear parking sensors and spare wheel kit.

I have one or two questions which I will post in the relevant sections.