Mazda Mazda 3 2009-20132009-2013Australian second-generation Mazda 3 BL and BL Series II, 2009-2013, with the factory radio layout picturedAustralian RHD
★★★★★ 4.8 from 483 Australian reviews

Made for the Mazda 3 BL dashboard

Add wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to your Mazda 3 without giving up the controls you use

Replace the original Mazda 3 BL radio with a matched 9-inch Novo Nav system. Tell us whether the car has Bose audio and the correct configuration is prepared for your car.

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Does your Mazda 3 have factory Bose audio?Check the grille on any door speaker. If Bose is written on it, choose Factory Bose.

Want us to double-check your dashboard?

Upload a clear photo of your current radio and we’ll confirm the selected kit before dispatch.

Complete your setup

Choose accessories

Add any useful extras to your order.

✓ Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Matched fascia for the Mazda 3 BL dashboard
✓ Standard and factory Bose audio supported
✓ Compatible steering-wheel audio controls
✓ Compatible reverse-camera input
✓ Australian installation support
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A Mazda 3 upgrade you can verify before ordering

Built around the BL dashboard, its audio system and the controls that matter

This kit suits the second-generation Mazda 3 BL and BL Series II dashboard shown here. It replaces the large original radio panel with a vehicle-shaped screen and fascia while leaving the climate controls and upper information display in place.

The important fitment check is the sound system: look at any door-speaker grille. If it has a Bose badge, choose Factory Bose so the amplified system receives the correct integration.

Start with the finished system

Head unit overview

See the Mazda 3 BL screen, controls and day-to-day functions before choosing your configuration.

Follow the complete fitting process

Head unit installation

Use this model-specific walkthrough when removing the factory radio and fitting the new fascia, wiring and screen.

Add a reversing view

Reverse camera installation

This separate guide shows the reverse-camera installation and cable-routing process for the Mazda 3 BL.

Mazda 3 BL factory radio before and Novo Nav screen after installation

A dashboard-specific transformation

Replace the button-heavy factory radio with a clean 9-inch display

The fascia follows the shape of the Mazda 3 BL centre stack, so the upgrade sits where the original radio lived rather than looking like a universal screen attached to the dash.

The hazard switch, vents, upper display and physical climate controls remain in their original positions.

One check determines the audio wiring

Standard sound or factory Bose? Look at a door speaker

You do not need to remove the radio or identify plugs. Inspect the grille on any door speaker before ordering.

Original Mazda 3 BL radio and dashboard

No Bose badge

Choose Standard sound. The standard-audio configuration is included in the base price.

Mazda door speaker grille with Bose badge

Bose written on the speaker

Choose Factory Bose (+$100). This adds the integration required to feed the original Bose amplifier correctly.

Wireless Apple CarPlay displayed in a Mazda 3 BL

Use your phone naturally

Maps, music, calls and messages appear through wireless CarPlay or Android Auto

Connect a compatible iPhone or Android phone and use supported navigation, music, podcast, calling and messaging apps on the larger display. Voice assistance handles common tasks while the phone remains in your pocket or bag.

Volume-knob Novo Nav screen installed in a Mazda 3 BL

A familiar physical control

Choose the Premium volume-knob screen if you prefer tactile adjustment

The available volume-knob screen places a physical rotary control beside the display while retaining the same vehicle-specific fit. The standard and Premium touch-button models remain available for customers who prefer a clean glass face.

Reverse-camera view displayed on a Novo Nav screen in a Mazda 3 BL

Ready for a reversing view

Add a compatible reverse camera and see it automatically when reverse is selected

The head unit accepts a compatible aftermarket reverse-camera input. When correctly installed, the image switches onto the screen in reverse and returns to the previous source afterwards.

The camera shown demonstrates the supported function; a camera is not implied to be factory-fitted.

Novo Nav Android launcher installed in a Mazda 3 BL

More than phone projection

Radio, Bluetooth, settings and supported Android apps remain one tap away

Outside CarPlay or Android Auto, the Novo Nav launcher provides access to the built-in radio, Bluetooth, settings, navigation and supported apps. Internet-dependent apps require a suitable hotspot or data connection.

What stays in your Mazda 3

Factory features and controls retained

  • Original hazard switch and centre air vents
  • Physical fan, temperature and airflow controls
  • Factory Bose amplifier when the Bose configuration is selected
  • Compatible aftermarket reverse-camera input
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Confirm the visible dashboard

This page is for the 2009-2013 Mazda 3 BL layout pictured

Australian registration year can overlap model changes. Match the original radio, upper display, twin centre vents and climate-control layout shown on this page. Send a straight-on dashboard photo before dispatch if anything looks different.

Mazda 3 BL fitment questions

What to know before ordering

How do I tell whether my Mazda has Bose audio?+

Check the grille on any door speaker. If Bose is written on the speaker grille, choose Factory Bose. If there is no Bose badge, choose Standard sound.

Does this work with the factory Bose amplifier?+

Yes, when Factory Bose is selected. The $100 price adjustment covers the different amplifier integration required by that system.

Is a reverse camera included?+

The head unit supports a compatible aftermarket reverse camera, but a camera is not included unless it is separately listed in your order.

Is installation plug-and-play?+

The supplied vehicle-matched wiring avoids cutting the factory loom. Installation still requires careful trim and radio removal, mounting the new screen, routing any accessories and testing every function before reassembly.

A Mazda 3 BL upgrade configured around your car

Check the door speaker, choose the matching audio configuration and receive the right setup

Start with the $339 Standard model, then choose Bose integration when your car requires it.

Configure my Mazda 3 upgrade

Choose the performance that suits you

Standard or Premium?

Both models include the complete vehicle-specific kit. Premium adds more memory, sound performance, radio support and a longer warranty.

StandardPremium
Processor/CPU
Unisoc UIS8581A Chipset
8-core ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
Memory
2GB memory (RAM) + 32GB flash storage (ROM)
4GB memory (RAM) + 64GB flash storage (ROM)
Screen
1280×720 HD display (IPS + 2.5D)
Touch button: 1280×720 HD IPS display
Volume knob: 1280×800 Super HD QLED display
Phone connection
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
USB plug-in Apple CarPlay
USB plug-in Android Auto
Radio
FM only
FM, AM and RDS
Built for Australian stations
DAB+ radio support (antenna sold separately)
Audio
Essential Sound
32 band digital equaliser
Built-in 4 channel amplifier
Pro Sound Quality
32 band DSP equaliser
Built-in premium amplifier
RMS power output ~19W-23W ×4
Max power output ~50W-60W ×4
Bluetooth
High performance UWE5623DU chip with dual-band Bluetooth 5
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi
4G Cellular
GPS
Microphone
HQ front-facing microphone + optional external mic
Operating system
Supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Powered by Android 13
Warranty
1 year warranty
2 year warranty
Guarantee
30-day returns
Fitment money-back guarantee
Inclusions
Full kit with head unit, fascia, wiring harness, CAN bus decoder (if applicable)
Ports
2× USB ports
1× Microphone 3.5mm-mono jack
1× Video RCA input
1× Video RCA output
1× Subwoofer RCA
4-channel high-level audio outputs
2-channel RCA audio outputs

Real installs. Real Australian drivers.

See Novo Nav upgrades installed in Australian Mazda 3 vehicles

See how naturally Novo Nav fits into real dashboards—and how much better every drive becomes.

Model-specific proof, backed by real support

See recent feedback from Australian Mazda 3 owners

Feedback from Mazda 3 drivers who wanted modern phone connectivity, a dashboard-specific fit and clear choices around factory audio integration.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The screen looks like it belongs in the dash and CarPlay connects before I leave the driveway. The instructions were clear and support answered the one question I had.”

— Michael R.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I was worried about losing the factory camera, but it came straight up on the new display. Everything arrived labelled and ready to plug in.”

— Sarah T.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“A much bigger improvement than I expected. Maps, calls and music are easier to use, and the dashboard still looks tidy.”

— Daniel K.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Installed it over a Saturday morning. The vehicle-specific plugs saved a lot of guesswork and the steering-wheel controls worked immediately.”

— Chris W.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The team checked my dash photos before dispatch and sent exactly what the car needed. That extra confirmation made ordering much easier.”

— Amanda J.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Wireless Android Auto has been faultless. The screen is bright in daylight and the audio controls feel noticeably quicker than the old unit.”

— Luke P.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I am not experienced with car audio, but the guide broke the job into manageable steps. Phone support was patient when I got stuck on one trim clip.”

— Nathan B.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The reverse-camera image is larger and easier to see now. I also like having Spotify and navigation together instead of balancing my phone on a mount.”

— Melissa H.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“It looks factory fitted. Friends who know the car did not realise the screen was aftermarket until I showed them CarPlay.”

— James C.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Delivery was fast, every connector matched, and no factory wires needed cutting. That was the main reason I chose Novo Nav.”

— Renee G.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The Premium model feels very responsive and the extra storage is useful for offline maps. Sound quality is cleaner than the original radio.”

— David M.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I sent a photo because I was unsure which fascia I had. The team confirmed it quickly and the supplied panel matched the surrounding trim well.”

— Andrew S.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Calls are clearer, the microphone works well and the steering buttons still control volume and tracks. Exactly what I wanted from the upgrade.”

— Karen L.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The installation took me longer than the guide estimate, but support stayed with me until it was finished. The result was worth the effort.”

— Ben F.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“CarPlay reconnects automatically every time. It has made an older car feel current without changing the parts of the dashboard I liked.”

— Michelle A.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The factory settings and camera were my biggest concerns. Both were retained and the team explained the limitation that applied to my specific vehicle before I ordered.”

— Paul D.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The screen fit is excellent and there are no awkward gaps around the fascia. It feels like a properly matched kit rather than a universal radio.”

— Jason N.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I use navigation daily for work and the larger display is a major improvement. Touch response is quick and the screen remains readable in afternoon sun.”

— Emily V.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Good honest advice before purchase. They did not promise something my car could not do, and the kit performed exactly as described.”

— Scott R.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“My installer commented that the labelled harnesses made the job straightforward. Everything required was in the box.”

— Tanya E.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I chose Standard and it does everything I need: wireless CarPlay, reverse camera and steering controls. Great value for the complete kit.”

— Mark H.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The upgrade transformed the cabin. Music starts automatically, maps are easy to follow and I no longer need a phone holder on the windscreen.”

— Peter C.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Customer service was the standout. I sent a photo during installation and received a useful answer instead of a generic reply.”

— Nicole B.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The original amplified audio still works and sounds better after adjusting the equaliser. I was pleased I did not need to replace speakers or the factory amp.”

— Adam W.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“A clean installation with all of the everyday controls retained. The ordering questions were simple and the correct adapters arrived the first time.”

— Rebecca J.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I compared several kits and chose this one because the compatibility information was specific to my car. The finished result matches the photos.”

— Simon G.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The camera switching is quick and the display is much clearer than the old factory screen. Parking is easier, especially at night.”

— Matthew L.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Everything feels properly integrated. The screen powers up with the car, remembers my phone and the steering buttons behave normally.”

— Kylie P.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I appreciated being able to upload dashboard photos. It removed the uncertainty about ordering online for a vehicle with several factory-radio versions.”

— Craig S.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Two months in and it has been completely reliable. Wireless CarPlay, calls, radio and the factory camera all work as expected.”

— Jordan T.

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