What is a used Mazda Mazda3 worth?

In good condition with average mileage, between $3,600 for a 2010 and $18,500 for a 2024 private party. Mileage, condition, and title status move the number.

How many miles is too many for a used Mazda Mazda3?

Skyactiv engines pass 200,000 miles with basic care. The 6-speed automatic is one of the most durable in the class — fluid changes every 60,000 miles or so keep it that way.

Which Mazda Mazda3 years should you avoid?

2013, 2012, 2011, 2010. Rust at the rear arches and rockers — the era's main weakness. Southern cars are fine.

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Used Mazda Mazda3 value by year

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-06-12

Quick answer

A used Mazda Mazda3 in good condition with average mileage runs from about $3,600 for a 2010 up to $18,500 for a 2024. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 4 model years we would avoid.

Mazda Mazda3 value for every year

Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.

Year	Avg miles	Fair value	Private party	Dealer
2024	25,000	$18,500	$17,000–$20,000	$21,300
2023	37,500	$16,500	$15,200–$17,800	$19,000
2022	50,000	$14,650	$13,500–$15,800	$16,850
2021	62,500	$13,050	$12,000–$14,100	$15,000
2020	75,000	$11,600	$10,650–$12,550	$13,350
2019	87,500	$10,350	$9,500–$11,200	$11,900
2018	100,000	$9,200	$8,450–$9,950	$10,600
2017	112,500	$8,200	$7,550–$8,850	$9,450
2016	125,000	$7,300	$6,700–$7,900	$8,400
2015	137,500	$6,500	$6,000–$7,000	$7,450
2014	150,000	$5,750	$5,300–$6,200	$6,600
2013Avoid	162,500	$5,150	$4,750–$5,550	$5,900
2012Avoid	175,000	$4,550	$4,200–$4,900	$5,250
2011Avoid	187,500	$4,050	$3,750–$4,350	$4,650
2010Avoid	200,000	$3,600	$3,300–$3,900	$4,150

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How much mileage moves the price

Using a 2017 Mazda3 as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.

Mileage	Miles	Fair value	Private party
Lower mileage	76,500	$9,600	$8,850–$10,350
Average mileage	112,500	$8,200	$7,550–$8,850
Higher mileage	153,000	$6,600	$6,050–$7,150

Which years to avoid

2013 (2010–2013 (salt states)): Rust at the rear arches and rockers — the era's main weakness. Southern cars are fine.
2012 (2010–2013 (salt states)): Rust at the rear arches and rockers — the era's main weakness. Southern cars are fine.
2011 (2010–2013 (salt states)): Rust at the rear arches and rockers — the era's main weakness. Southern cars are fine.
2010 (2010–2013 (salt states)): Rust at the rear arches and rockers — the era's main weakness. Southern cars are fine.

Full Mazda Mazda3 years-to-avoid breakdown

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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