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1995 Mazda MX-3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 MX-3.

The 1995 Mazda MX‑3 recorded ten owner complaints, with air bags identified as the leading concern and a single recall issued for the model year. Across the 1992‑1996 production span, complaint volumes peaked in 1993 at sixty‑six reports and bottomed out in 1996 at just two, placing the 1995 edition well below the peak but above the series low. This positioning suggests the 1995 MX‑3 occupies a middle ground in the model’s reliability trajectory, reflecting modest improvement over the early years while still showing more issues than the final model year.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1992

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	165.7 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	96.9 in
Curb weight	2582 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.5 / 57.9 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MX-3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 1992 GS Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1992	GS Coupe 1.8L V6	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	130 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.4 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	DEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	Denso
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-17 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.65-1.70 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.90-6.50 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	Primary: 191, Secondary: 185 °F
Pressure Test	13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	33-43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	39 ft-lbs / 29-36 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.354 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.354 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.345 in / 0.819 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.315 in / 0.787 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Fasteners (torque) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 90,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Mazda MX-3 is part of a consistent downward trend in federal issues across its generation, following a peak of 66 complaints in 1993. Compared to 20 complaints in 1994 and 50 in 1992, the 1995 model shows a significant reduction with only 10 complaints. Recalls and investigations also declined, with 1995 recording just 1 recall and 1 investigation, down from 3 of each in the 1992 and 1993 model years. Top complaint areas for 1995 include Air Bags (5) and Suspension (2), though the data does not specify the root causes. Given the trajectory of declining TSBs and complaints, this is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’92 ’93 ’94’95’96

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Air Bags5

Suspension2

Suspension,Structure,Equipment1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

97V116000Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil SpringsReported 22/07/1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NW HAMPSHIRE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GUARD ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE. IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING THE RECALL CAMPAIGN, MAZDA IS EXTENDING THE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
MT-002-22	2022-02-24	Electrical System	Radio Unlocking Codes.
09-009-19-3566	2019-01-14	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430a	2018-10-10	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430	2018-08-31	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-035-17-3080	2017-08-07	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific MX-3. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 1995 MX-3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.