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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JM1BL1SF7A1••••••2010 Mazda MAZDA3
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 build (22 vs 7).
22on this build
581on the model
83builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 8Seats 7Electrical System 4Visibility/wiper 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJun 2011
While I was making a exit from the freeway onto a local road, I lost control of the steering wheel while slowly braking. Afterwards my car spun out of control and I was in a head on collision with the guard rail for the highway ramp. This happened with my car logging close to…
Electrical SystemAug 2020
As soon as possible as you can do it so it can be fix and drive right and I you can come and get it and I need a rental car until my is fix
SeatsOct 2019
2010 mazda 3. Consumer writes in regards to paying for recall related repairs. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs. *ld
Unknown Or OtherOct 2017
The clutch failed prematurely at ~45k miles. When I was driving, I noticed the car was slow to accelerate after shifting. I took it to a mechanic who said the clutch needed to be replaced and that it was extremely early for it to have failed
StructureJul 2015
A couple months ago I heard a click while driving my car and after hearing that click I noticed that my drivers car seat titled a little. Yesterday after loading my car I heard another click and now both front welds attaching my drivers seat to the floor board have broken off…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM1BL1SF7A1143613 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.