1995 Mazda MX-3 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1995 Mazda MX-3 applies to the 2-door coupe in Base and Precedia trims. Its engine list pairs a 1.6L inline-four with a 1.8L V6, and the two have a good deal in common: double overhead camshafts, natural aspiration and gasoline fuel. Fuel delivery, ignition, cooling, the transmission, brakes, suspension, steering, the electrical system and the body are covered alongside the engines, with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• Precedia

Known issues on the 1995 MX-3. NHTSA holds 1 recall and 10 owner complaints for the 1995 MX-3. Certain 1995 MX-3 vehicles sold new or registered in certain road-salt states were recalled because corrosion pitting could weaken a front coil spring until it broke, and the broken spring could then cut into a tire; dealers fitted a guard to hold the spring clear of the tire. Air bags account for 5 complaints and suspension for 3, and 6 complaints reported a crash while 2 reported an injury. For the suspension and air bag system, the manual provides procedures, specifications, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.