2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 Axleback Exhaust system

Get added power and upgrade the look of your 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 with the CorkSport Power Series Axle Back Exhaust. The CorkSport axle back exhaust has been designed to replace your muffler with a straight through pipe to minimize exhaust restrictions and provide a deeper tone. It features mandrel bent, TIG welded 80mm piping for a smooth flow and clean solid connections. The corrosion-resistant T304 polished Stainless Steel construction and 100mm Stainless Steel tips ensure long life and provide a polished aftermarket look to your exhaust system.

The CorkSport Advantage:

Stainless Steel T304 construction with 100mm stainless tips for corrosion resistance and a clean stylish look.
Mandrel bent, true 80mm piping for increased flow and more power from your engine
Muffler Delete Perfect option for customers running an otherwise stock exhaust. Replaces your muffler with a straight through pipe to create a deeper tone and remove exhaust restrictions
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2 year warranty, full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware and knowledgeable telephone support

Disclaimer: NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) in the cabin of your vehicle may be slightly heightened by the removal of your mufflers.

Special thanks to jrc89 on Mazdaspeedforums for the video clip!

How To Install Mazdaspeed 3 Axle Back Exhaust.

It will take you 2 hours to install the Mazdaspeed 3 Axle Back Exhaust.

2-hour Install Time

2/5 Difficulty

2-Year Warranty

No CEL

Complete waste of money. Sounds exactly like the stock exhaust but a teensy bit louder; you're better off just asking a muffler shop for a muffler delete instead of spending $700 on this.

Julian Tewksbury07/24/2025, 07:14 PM

This is exactly the sound I was looking for! I have a resonator delete along with this axel back and the sound is so deep and aggressive. The build quality is top notch. Hardest part was getting the two factory bolts off but other than that, the installation was a breeze.

Jeremy Hamilton02/29/2024, 11:51 AM

This is exactly the sound I was looking for! I have a resonator delete along with this axel back and the sound is so deep and aggressive. The install was also super easy. The two factory bolts were the longest hold up.

Jeremy Hamilton02/29/2024, 11:49 AM

I LOVE IT
it's loud I have the race pipe stock dp catted and stock mid pipe install was a breeze I'm super happy with it hardest part is getting the old muffler out

Dylan Sinclair08/18/2022, 08:38 PM

Its a great product for the price! The sound is nice and throatty and definitely not hard on the ears. great product!

JOHN CORTEZ03/16/2021, 12:23 PM

Thought I reviewed this but I don't see my post. May be because I bought it back with the old CS website. Bought back in 2014 still loving this exhaust now. I have put about 10,000 miles on the exhaust with no problems at all. My only complaint was installation. I could not get it lined up and it it kept leaking, even with using recommended torque. I finally gave up and went for a drive, came back and re-tightened and it stopped leaking and hasn't since for 2+ years now. Great sound and a head turner. Wherever I pull up someone seems to say, "love the sound", "what kind of exhaust is that". People at the car wash asking you to rev the car. Not only does it sound great, I could tell after installing that the turbo spooled up with more ease due to better flow. May one day get the full exhaust but if your on a budget like I am. This is just what you need.

Roberto Roque05/11/2017, 03:51 PM

So i happened to come across a craigslist guy selling this very cheap, and beings that i only use corksport on my car i couldnt resist. Sorry cs for not buying new but youll be getting more of my money soon, trust me. The axle back is great. Fit and finish of it is perfect. Bolted up with ease. The tips fill the bumper nicely. I found with a little tweeking of the hangers it sits snug in the middle. I had to switch 2 of the hangers due to wear in order to get it to line up perfect. So the guy before me said he bought it from someone else as well which means this thing is a beast to be able to do that many miles and ownership changs and still look and function perfect. The sound is amazing. Nice deep tone. Tiny bit of drone but almost unnoticeable at highway speeds. IMHO this is the exhaust that should have come on our cars. Thanks for an awesome product.

Dan Fell10/02/2016, 06:46 PM

Very happy overall with the sound and look of this. Have it paired up with a test pipe and sounds pretty deep. Has an awesome growl when in boost. Corksports customer service is also a1, thanks for the t shirt! Will definitely be ordering more things soon. Thanks again for a great product!

Matt Hebert06/29/2016, 05:56 AM

Wow! I don't know why I put off buying this for my 2011 Speed3. Has a nice rumble similar to a Subaru. Customer service was top notch and I will definitely be buying more things from Corksport. Keep up the great work guys!

AJ Popowski06/15/2016, 06:11 PM

Sounds great. However I am pretty disappointed as the drivers side tip sits far lower than the passenger side one, and the passenger side tip sits further towards the middle of the car. I spent 3 hours trying to adjust this, and was unsuccessful. It appears to me that the exhaust hanger on the drivers side is longer than it should be. I even went as far as to replace the rubber exhaust hangers with OEM hangers from Mazda just in case they were the issue. Also using the gaskets provided I wasn't able to seal all the leaks, and I was using a torque wrench set to the specified 35ft-lbs. I ended up putting some Permatex copper RTV to seal the leaks. Overall happy with the performance and acoustics, but disappointed with the appearance and install.

Joseph Keffer11/02/2015, 09:11 AM

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im trying to replace the gaskets for the axle back where the 2 pieces connect and the other gasket atthe end. what size gasket does it take?

Asked by steve | 12/14/2023, 02:41 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will this axle back exhaust fit my Mazda 3 S 2.5L Sedan?

Asked by Daniel | 02/12/2024, 06:26 AM | 1 answer(s)

>100mm Stainless Steel tips What is the inside diameter?

Asked by Donpei | 11/22/2021, 02:19 PM | 1 answer(s)

I have a resonator delete currently, will that effect the fitment of the exhaust?

Asked by Nick Harris | 09/14/2021, 03:15 PM | 1 answer(s)

Can you get this axle back resonated? Like the one on your cat back system.

Asked by michael hall | 09/15/2018, 03:58 PM | 1 answer(s)

can i purchase the muffler delete pipe portion? (i have the corksport cat back exhaust already)

Asked by Willie Lee Stepney | 08/20/2018, 07:54 PM | 0 answer(s)

Do I need to have the HPFP internals installed for this exhaust if I am running the CS SRI now?

Asked by Tim | 01/05/2018, 08:38 PM | 1 answer(s)

I already have this axle-back and looking to upgrade to a full turbo-back. Will I get true 80mm piping throughout with a downpipe and midpipe upgrade, or does this axle-back fit to 65mm?

Asked by Alex | 12/19/2017, 09:11 AM | 1 answer(s)

Will there be development on a similar axle-back, but single instead of dual outlet?

Asked by Michael | 08/10/2016, 01:40 PM | 1 answer(s)

I already ordered the axle-back and have it, but due to rust I now have to go full catback. If I order the mid-pipe only, does it come with the required hardware to connect the mid-pipe to the downpipe (where the spring bolts are located)?

Asked by Reese Mularz | 06/11/2016, 02:15 AM | 1 answer(s)

Any idea if the axle-back exhaust will fit if using the Curt 11383 class I trailer hitch? Looks like potentially the hanger for the driver's side might interfere.

Asked by Keith | 04/05/2016, 07:16 PM | 1 answer(s)

If i didnt get the mid pipe im i going to hear any sound difference?

Asked by Speed | 02/02/2016, 08:52 PM | 1 answer(s)

When installing cs axleback to stock midpipe, do i need to remove the donut gasket in the midpipe and replace with the flat gasket provided with cs axleback? I have a slight leak but im not sure if its from the flat gasket being misaligned or the stock donut gasket from the stock midpipe. Overall the axleback is great in every aspect other than the slight leak.

Asked by Al M. | 01/29/2016, 06:23 AM | 1 answer(s)

Would this fit my exhaust system if it's all Stock?

Asked by Tango | 01/23/2016, 11:11 PM | 1 answer(s)

I'm fully stock at the exhaust. Would I be running into exhaust leak trouble. Would it fit good with it or do I need to alter stuff

Asked by Caezar | 01/22/2016, 11:03 PM | 1 answer(s)

So this axle back system will fit the bumper tip cut outs on a mazda 3 gt?

Asked by Nmax | 04/21/2015, 07:56 AM | 1 answer(s)

Will this axle back fit my 2011 2.5L Mazda3 HB?

Asked by Marc | 02/14/2015, 11:23 AM | 2 answer(s)

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2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3

Julian Tewksbury

07/24/2025, 07:14 PM

Comment
Complete waste of money. Sounds exactly like the stock exhaust but a teensy bit louder; you're better off just asking a muffler shop for a muffler delete instead of spending $700 on this.

Jeremy Hamilton

02/29/2024, 11:51 AM

Comment
This is exactly the sound I was looking for! I have a resonator delete along with this axel back and the sound is so deep and aggressive. The build quality is top notch. Hardest part was getting the two factory bolts off but other than that, the installation was a breeze.

Jeremy Hamilton

02/29/2024, 11:49 AM

Comment
This is exactly the sound I was looking for! I have a resonator delete along with this axel back and the sound is so deep and aggressive. The install was also super easy. The two factory bolts were the longest hold up.

Dylan Sinclair

08/18/2022, 08:38 PM

Comment
I LOVE IT
it's loud I have the race pipe stock dp catted and stock mid pipe install was a breeze I'm super happy with it hardest part is getting the old muffler out

JOHN CORTEZ

03/16/2021, 12:23 PM

Comment
Its a great product for the price! The sound is nice and throatty and definitely not hard on the ears. great product!

Roberto Roque

05/11/2017, 03:51 PM

Comment
Thought I reviewed this but I don't see my post. May be because I bought it back with the old CS website. Bought back in 2014 still loving this exhaust now. I have put about 10,000 miles on the exhaust with no problems at all. My only complaint was installation. I could not get it lined up and it it kept leaking, even with using recommended torque. I finally gave up and went for a drive, came back and re-tightened and it stopped leaking and hasn't since for 2+ years now. Great sound and a head turner. Wherever I pull up someone seems to say, "love the sound", "what kind of exhaust is that". People at the car wash asking you to rev the car. Not only does it sound great, I could tell after installing that the turbo spooled up with more ease due to better flow. May one day get the full exhaust but if your on a budget like I am. This is just what you need.

Dan Fell

10/02/2016, 06:46 PM

Comment
So i happened to come across a craigslist guy selling this very cheap, and beings that i only use corksport on my car i couldnt resist. Sorry cs for not buying new but youll be getting more of my money soon, trust me. The axle back is great. Fit and finish of it is perfect. Bolted up with ease. The tips fill the bumper nicely. I found with a little tweeking of the hangers it sits snug in the middle. I had to switch 2 of the hangers due to wear in order to get it to line up perfect. So the guy before me said he bought it from someone else as well which means this thing is a beast to be able to do that many miles and ownership changs and still look and function perfect. The sound is amazing. Nice deep tone. Tiny bit of drone but almost unnoticeable at highway speeds. IMHO this is the exhaust that should have come on our cars. Thanks for an awesome product.

Matt Hebert

06/29/2016, 05:56 AM

Comment
Very happy overall with the sound and look of this. Have it paired up with a test pipe and sounds pretty deep. Has an awesome growl when in boost. Corksports customer service is also a1, thanks for the t shirt! Will definitely be ordering more things soon. Thanks again for a great product!

AJ Popowski

06/15/2016, 06:11 PM

Comment
Wow! I don't know why I put off buying this for my 2011 Speed3. Has a nice rumble similar to a Subaru. Customer service was top notch and I will definitely be buying more things from Corksport. Keep up the great work guys!

Joseph Keffer

11/02/2015, 09:11 AM

Comment
Sounds great. However I am pretty disappointed as the drivers side tip sits far lower than the passenger side one, and the passenger side tip sits further towards the middle of the car. I spent 3 hours trying to adjust this, and was unsuccessful. It appears to me that the exhaust hanger on the drivers side is longer than it should be. I even went as far as to replace the rubber exhaust hangers with OEM hangers from Mazda just in case they were the issue. Also using the gaskets provided I wasn't able to seal all the leaks, and I was using a torque wrench set to the specified 35ft-lbs. I ended up putting some Permatex copper RTV to seal the leaks. Overall happy with the performance and acoustics, but disappointed with the appearance and install.

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