The usual asking price for a used Mazda 3 in NZ is $12,234 to $25,925. The typical one is $22,978 with about 92,000 km.
Prices from 46 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $22,978
- Dearer than 94% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $12k–$26k
- Typical kilometres
- 92,000
- Years for sale
- 2007–26
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50,000–100,000 km | $23,993 |
| Over 150,000 km | $8,995 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $23,390 | 2020 |
| Wellington | $11,995 | 2013 |
| Canterbury | $42,990 | 2026 |
Check a 3's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
46 listed by NZ dealers now, from $6,450.
See all 46 for saleWhat it costs to run
2019–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,880
- Cheaper to run than 83% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100km
2013–19 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,080
- Cheaper to run than 78% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.4 L/100km
2009–14 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,610
- 68% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.6 L/100km
2004–09 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,610
- 68% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.6 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,230 a year less to run, and puts out 1.8 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2019 Mazda 3 | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 6 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,880 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,880 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,980 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2019–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2013–19 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2009–14 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2004–09 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–26 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 6.0 L/100km | $2,880 |
| 2013–19 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 6.4 L/100km | $3,080 |
| 2009–14 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 9.6 L/100km | $4,610 |
| 2004–09 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 9.6 L/100km | $4,610 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 23%
- Against the average car its age
- 9% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 47% | 42% | 4159 |
| 2008 | 49% | 42% | 5298 |
| 2009 | 43% | 41% | 6616 |
| 2010 | 42% | 40% | 7552 |
| 2011 | 43% | 38% | 5073 |
| 2012 | 37% | 36% | 4680 |
| 2013 | 32% | 34% | 5011 |
| 2014 | 29% | 31% | 8177 |
| 2015 | 29% | 28% | 11622 |
| 2016 | 26% | 25% | 10482 |
| 2017 | 25% | 22% | 8189 |
| 2019 | 12% | 16% | 4452 |
| 2020 | 13% | 14% | 4312 |
| 2021 | 11% | 13% | 4094 |
| 2022 | 8% | 11% | 2580 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 18% | 17% | 41819 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 33% | 31% | 30366 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 43% | 38% | 21045 |
| 200,000 km or more | 49% | 40% | 11621 |
From 92,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mazda 3, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $30,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 31,864
- More common than 64% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 9%
- Typical year
- 2014
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mazda 3?
Half of the used Mazda 3s listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $12,234 and $25,925, and the typical one is $22,978 with about 92,000 km.
How much is a 2019 Mazda 3?
Half of the used 2019 Mazda 3s listed by NZ dealers are priced between $22,230 and $23,994, and the typical one is $23,740 with about 90,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Mazda 3?
The typical Mazda 3 listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $14,400 below the typical one with fewer.
Where are used Mazda 3s for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $23,390.
How safe is a used Mazda 3?
The 2019–26 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, the 2013–19 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2009–14 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5 and the 2004–09 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Mazda 3 cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,880 a year for the 2019–26 petrol hybrid model, $3,080 a year for the 2013–19 petrol model, $4,610 a year for the 2009–14 petrol model and $4,610 a year for the 2004–09 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Mazda 3s are in NZ?
31,864 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 9% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2014.
How often does a used Mazda 3 fail its MOT in the UK?
23% of UK Mazda 3s of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 24% for the average UK car of the same years. From 92,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mazda 3, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Kickaffe (Mario von Berg), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






