Mazda 3 Rack Installation Photos

The Mazda 3 hatch-back is a compact sedan/wagon that replaced the 323/Protege in 2004, and has gained a substantial following in young car owners, due to its great value and stylish yet versatile design.

To find the best fitting rack for your Mazda 3 choose one of the following:


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Camping See all Camping

You'll never have more fun camping than with with the convenience of a rooftop car tent, an awning for shade, and even an electric cooler; no ice needed! Adventure means overlanding with all the gear you need to survive in comfort. Adventure means getting out to the lake, forest, mountains, or deserts ready to take it all in, and take it all on. Here you’ll find all of our adventure, camping, and overlanding gear for your Mazda 3.

2021 Mazda 3 5dr Installed hitch and bike rack
Mazda 3 Camping installation
Mazda 3 Camping installation
Mazda 3 Camping installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

2015 Mazda 3 With a Thule wingbar system, Tepui foothill Tent, Upride bike rack and Thule T2ProXTR hitch rack. The ultimate camping adventure set up!!

Water Sport Racks See all Water Sport Racks

Watersport Racks are the easiest (and safest) way to carry your Kayak or Canoe on your Mazda 3. There are a large variety of different styles and methods for carrying your boats. Take a look at the selection of Kayak Racks below to find the perfect carrier for you and your car.

2013 Mazda 3 gets a Yakima roof system and two kayak racks
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation

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This 2012 Mazda 3 got a Hullavator pro kayak rack installed
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

2015 Mazda 3 5dr with a Thule wingbar, Thule Hull-a-port Aero kayak rack as well as a Thule proride XT bike rack
2013 Mazda 3 4dr with a Thule Fixpoint crossbar system and a Thule Compass kayak rack
2021 Mazda 3 4dr with a Yakima Skyline roof rack system with a Thule Compass installed.
2012 Mazda 3 5dr with 2 Thule hull-a-port aero kayak carriers on a Mazda roof rack.
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation
Mazda 3 Water Sport Racks installation

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A Thule roof rack was installed on this 2016 Mazda 3 4dr using Thule’s Wingbar and Evo Clamp towers. Yakima Jaylow kayak saddles were added to carry up to four kayaks.
2018 Mazda 3 5dr outfitted with Thule’s exclusive rack system along with Thule’s premium kayak carrier (898 Hullavator). Water bound!

Other Products See all Other Products

Locks, child carriers, travel bags, and more!

A low-key class 1 Curt hitch with a 1-1/4” receiver on a manual transmission Mazda 3 hatchback
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

Mazda 3 with Curt 1 1/4in. Hitch receiver
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

Hitch installation on 2020 Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

Mazda 3 hatch with a Curt hitch installed
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

Hitch install on 2003 Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

1.25 in. Curt hitch 11636 installed onto a 2020 Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

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This is a 1.25" hitch on a 2020 Mazda 3 from Curt Mfg.
A 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback fitted with a 1.25” installed
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

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A Class 1 Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2016 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 2014 with Class 1 Trailer Hitch 1-1/4in. Receiver Select Mazda 3
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation
Mazda 3 Other Products installation

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Cargo & Luggage Racks See all Cargo & Luggage Racks

Cargo Boxes and Luggage Racks let you bring everything with you. The first choice you need to make is if you want a cargo box, cargo bag, or cargo basket. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages, but in as few words as possible: cargo boxes are best for skis & boards, and anything you need to keep dry. Cargo baskets are ideal for offroad vehicles, and cargo bags give you the capacity, without breaking the bank.

A Yakima NX 18 on a 2014 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2013 Mazda 3 with a Yakima SkyLine roof rack with a Thule Motion XT XL Cargo Box
A Skybox 12 on a 2014 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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She got Thule motion xt XL on the top.
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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We installed the Thule evo clamp square bars and force xl on this 2016 Mazda 3 sport.
2014 Mazda 3 5dr with a Thule Evo Clamp tower, Thule Evo Wingbar crossbars in black and a Thule Motion XT XL Cargo Box in black
2010 Mazda 3 5dr with a Thule Motion XT L on OEM bars
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Mazda 3 Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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Ski & Snowboard Racks See all Ski & Snowboard Racks

Ski and Snowboard racks are the winter companion you need. Getting yourself to and from the mountain is your job; getting your skis and snowboards there easily and safely is ours. Our selection of ski racks lead the way in both safety and ski and snowboard protection for above or behind your Mazda 3. Choose a category below and find the best wintersport rack for your Mazda 3.

A beautiful 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback equipped with a factory roof rack and the Thule Snowpack 4 Ski Rack.
Mazda 3 Ski & Snowboard Racks installation
Mazda 3 Ski & Snowboard Racks installation
Mazda 3 Ski & Snowboard Racks installation

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This beautiful 2011 Mazda 3 got a full Thule setup for skiing in the Colorado mountains.
2017 Mazda 3 5dr w/ Thule Wingbar EVO + EVO Clamp & Thule Snowpack M
We installed the low profile Thule Aeroblade edge crossbars with the Yakima fat cat evo 6 ski rack on the 2013 Mazda 3 5dr.
Mazda 3 5dr 2015 Thule 460R Roof Rack System installed on existing factory mounting points with the Thule 91725U ski and snowboard carrier.
This is a custom 2004 Mazda 3 5dr ski & snowboard roof rack system.

Kayak Racks See all Kayak Racks

Kayak Racks provide a way to transport your kayak(s) from storage to the shore. We carry a full range of Kayak Racks for all of your needs. No matter if you have just one boat, or a bunch, or if you need help loading your kayak on your roof alone, we have the Kayak Rack solution for you.

This is a custom 2007 Mazda 3 5dr kayak roof rack system, using the following products:

Bike Racks See all Bike Racks

Bike Racks provide a means of carrying a bike on your Mazda 3s roof, trunk, spare tire, pick-up bed, or hitch. Our bike racks are secure, affordable, and versatile, guaranteed to get you and your bikes to the head of the trail.

We installed the Curt class 1 trailer hitch and Thule T2 pro xtr on this 2015 Mazda 3.
Kuat Sherpa bike rack on a 2015 Mazda 3
A Kuat Sherpa bike rack on a Class 1 Curt hitch on a 2015 Mazda 3
A hitch and a Thule apex 2 bike rack installed on a 2017 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 Hatch with a Curt hitch and Thule T2 Pro XTR
A 2014 Mazda 3 equipped with the Curt 1 1/4 " Hitch with the Thule Helium Pro 3.
A 2008 Mazda 3 Sedan fitted with a Curt 1.25" hitch and a Thule Easyfold Bike rack
2021 Mazda 3 needed a foundation. So we started with a class 1 Curt hitch. Then we had something to support her new Kuat Sherpa rack.
Mazda 3 Bike Racks installation
Mazda 3 Bike Racks installation

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2017 Mazda 3 1.25” hitch install with Yakima on ramp

Base Roof Rack Systems See all Base Roof Rack Systems

Base Rack Systems are the foundation to a dependable roof rack. All of the Base Roof Rack Systems brands we sell are dependable multi-purpose load carriers that allow you to mount bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, canoes, cargo, and more to your roof

We installed the Yakima skyline Jetstream crossbar system on this 2015 Mazda 3.
2018 Mazda 3 with the new aluminum, aerodynamic Cruz crossbar system.
We installed a roof rack on this 2018 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

Thule roof racks and Motion L on 2017 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Mazda 3 Base Roof Rack Systems installation

This rack setup uses the following products:

Yakima Skyline Tower system on a 2022 Mazda 3.
2014 Mazda 3 Thule Evo clamp and Evo wingbars 53in. Thule Motion xt XL special edition
Installed a Thule roof rack system on a 2015 Mazda 3 Thule evo fit kit - 5002 Thule evo clamp (set of 4) - 107105 Thule Wingbar evo 135cm - 1711420
2015 Mazda 3 got Thule crossbars and Yakima fatcat Evo 6 ski rack.