Hi,

I just got my Mazda3 s Touring 5door manual a week ago.

When the car hit around 450 miles or so, I noticed the engine started ticking/clicking.

I never noticed it at all before, but when starting the car the other day I still had my door open and I could hear this very clear ticking sound. It's a constant ticking that seems to be in rhythm with the engine and when I rev the engine the ticking gets faster.

The sound definetly seems to be coming from around the engine.

Anyone else with a Mazda3 have this or might anyone know what it could be?

The car SEEMS to be running great and I love it... but this has be worried.

 

i have a 05 3 s 5 dr i have no problems like that i do have brake squeaking problem if your concerned about it i would take it to the dealership

 

Overhead cam engines do exhibit a certain amount of drivetrain noise (sounds like clicking). Although you may be hearing excessive noise. I'd have the dealer check it out just in case.