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 issue, plate-light issue and torn axle boot, and we addressed those items rather than simply noting them.

CARFAX ACCIDENT DISCLOSURE

We believe in being upfront about vehicle history.

CARFAX reports one minor accident from July 2010. The report notes minor damage to the front, rear and right-rear areas.

CARFAX describes minor damage as generally cosmetic, such as dents or scratches.

That event occurred more than 16 years ago, and the car has accumulated well over 100,000 miles since then.

WHY WE LIKE THIS MAZDA3

The first-generation Mazda3 is still a really good affordable-car platform.

You get:

• 2.3L four-cylinder
• 156 horsepower
• Front-wheel drive
• Conventional automatic transmission
• Compact size
• Good handling
• Affordable ownership costs
• Strong parts availability
• Simple, practical transportation

And unlike many inexpensive older cars, this one comes with documented long-term ownership, recent suspension work in its history, continued oil services, and fresh Ridgeline reconditioning.

RIDGELINE WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE SUPPORT

This Mazda3 includes our:

FREE 3-Month / 3,000-Mile Enhanced Powertrain Warranty

FREE First Oil Change

FREE 3,000-Mile Quality Control Inspection

Extended warranty options are also available.

Ridgeline Automotive is a NAPA Auto Care Center, so we're here to service and maintain the car after the sale.

WHY BUY FROM RIDGELINE AUTO BROKERS?

We don't simply wash vehicles and put them on the lot.

Every vehicle goes through a comprehensive inspection, receives the maintenance and repairs it needs, and is extensively road-tested before being offered for sale.

Our goal is simple:

Sell vehicles we'd be comfortable putting our own family in.

This Mazda3 is a good example.

We found a torn axle boot and replaced the axle.

We repaired the window switch.

We fixed the lighting issues.

We performed our premium BG/full-synthetic oil service.

And we put the vehicle through our full inspection process before offering it for sale.

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RIDGELINE AUTO BROKERS

6367 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303

Call Justin, Tessa or Eloi: 303-442-4141

Se Habla Español. Tessa is available to assist our Spanish-speaking customers.

Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Weekend appointments and select Saturdays from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Please call ahead.

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