Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

Mazda MX-3 0–60 Times

The Mazda MX-3 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mazda MX-3 is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Mazda MX-3 is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which took 8.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mazda MX-3 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.40 seconds at 83.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.20sec 1992 GS Coupe
Average 0–60 8.20sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40sec @ 83.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.20sec 1992 GS Coupe
1992 Mazda MX-3

Across 1 verified run, the Mazda MX-3 ranges from 8.20 to 8.20 seconds 0–60, with a 8.20-second average.

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Mazda MX-3 0–60 times by model year

1 test · 1 year

1992 Mazda MX-3

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe
8.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
1.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe

How we verify Mazda MX-3 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mazda MX-3 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mazda MX-3 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mazda MX-3 on record is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.20 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.40 seconds at 83.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mazda MX-3 is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which takes 8.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Mazda MX-3 reaches 60 mph in 8.20 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.40 seconds at roughly 83.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda MX-3 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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