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1996 Mazda MX-3
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | 306 |
| 1.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
| 1.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
2 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Mazda MX-3?
EPA figures for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Mazda MX-3?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1996 Mazda MX-3?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda MX-3, most often about: Exterior Lighting, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.