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2016 Mazda Mazda3 value

By Hari Vinayak · Updated 2026-06-12

Quick answer

A 2016 Mazda Mazda3 in good condition with average mileage (about 125,000 miles) is worth roughly $7,300 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $6,700 to $7,900, or about $8,400 at a dealer. 2016 is not on our years-to-avoid list, so condition, history, and maintenance matter more than the model year here.

Estimated value by mileage

Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.

MileageMilesFair valuePrivate party
Lower mileage85,000$8,700$8,000$9,400
Average mileage125,000$7,300$6,700$7,900
Higher mileage170,000$5,700$5,250$6,150
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Is 2016 a good year to buy?

2016 is not on our years-to-avoid list for this model, so judge the individual car on history and maintenance.

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What to check before you pay

  • Rust on rear wheel arches and rockers, 2010–2013 especially in salt states — look closely and check under trim
  • 2014–2018: LED headlight unit failures — a single replacement can run $800+; verify both work fully
  • 2010–2013 2.0/2.5: generally solid; check motor mounts and clutch wear on manuals
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