2008 Mazda Mazda3

NOW AVAILABLE 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3 S SPORT 2.3L ONLY 133K MILES LONG-TERM OWNERSHIP RIDGELINE RECONDITIONED 133,061 Miles | Stock #J1073 VIN: JM1BK323781146770 2.3L 4-Cylinder | 156 HP | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive White Exterior If you're looking for an affordable compact car that's simple, fun to drive, and backed by real service history, this 2008 Mazda3 S Sport is a strong one to consider. This is the S Sport with Mazda's 2.3L four-cylinder, not the smaller base engine. Our shop records confirm the 2.3L engine and 156-horsepower rating. CARFAX shows 18 service records, three previous owners, personal-use history, and long-term ownership, with the most recent owner keeping the car for nearly 9 years and averaging only about 4,763 miles per year. GOOD LONG-TERM OWNERSHIP HISTORY The ownership history is one of the things we like most about this Mazda. The first owner kept it for nearly 6 years. The second owner kept it for just over 3 years. The third owner purchased it in 2017 and kept it for approximately 8 years and 11 months, first in New Mexico and later in Colorado. That kind of long-term ownership is a much better sign than a car that has bounced from owner to owner every year. DOCUMENTED MAINTENANCE HISTORY CARFAX shows a useful maintenance history throughout the vehicle's life. Notable service includes: - Power steering pump replacement - Regular oil and filter changes - Brake fluid service - Transmission computer/module replacement - Front struts/shocks - Stabilizer/sway bar links - Multiple alignments - Continued oil services through 2025 At 104,640 miles, the vehicle received a maintenance inspection, brake check, brake-fluid flush, oil service and transmission computer/module replacement. At 115,663 miles, the front suspension received substantial work including front shocks/struts, stabilizer links, sway bar links and an alignment. And the oil-change history continued through 2023, 2024 and 2025. RIDGELINE INSPECTED AND RECONDITIONED Before offering this Mazda3 for sale, we put it through Ridgeline Automotive, our full-service repair facility and NAPA Auto Care Center. Our current work order totals $723.28 in inspection, maintenance and repairs. Recent Ridgeline work includes: - New right-front CV axle shaft - New master window switch - New headlamp bulbs - New license plate bulbs - BG EPR Engine Performance Restoration - BG MOA Advanced Formula - 5W-20 full synthetic oil - New NAPA oil filter - Complete multipoint safety inspection - Full module scan - Road test NEW RIGHT-FRONT AXLE Our undercarriage inspection found the right-front axle boot was torn. Instead of leaving that for the next owner, we replaced the complete right-front axle shaft assembly. That's exactly the kind of mechanical issue we want handled before a vehicle goes on our lot. PREMIUM BG FULL-SYNTHETIC OIL SERVICE We also gave the 2.3L engine more than a basic oil change. The service included: - BG EPR Engine Performance Restoration - BG MOA Advanced Formula - 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil - New NAPA Oil Filter We use BG EPR as part of the service before draining the old oil, then install a fresh filter and refill the engine with quality full-synthetic oil and BG MOA. For an older car with 133K miles, we'd rather start the next owner out with a thorough service than the cheapest oil change possible. FULL RIDGELINE INSPECTION Our inspection covered the major mechanical and safety systems, including: - Battery and cables - Full module scan - Power doors and windows - Horn - Windshield - Wipers and washers - Instruments and warning indicators - Engine startup and idle - Road-test drivability - Seat belts - Exterior lighting - HVAC - Fluid levels - Engine compartment - Undercarriage - Suspension - Axles - Fuel system - Brake lines - Exhaust - Tires - Front and rear brakes During that process we found a failed master window switch, a headlight issu