The usual asking price for a used Mazda Axela in NZ is $12,990 to $15,995. The typical one is $14,995 with about 97,000 km.
Prices from 90 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $14,995
- Dearer than 58% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $13k–$16k
- Typical kilometres
- 97,000
- Years for sale
- 2004–18
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,980 | $13,723 | $15,134 |
| 2014 | $14,584 | $15,175 | $15,998 |
| 2015 | $14,985 | $14,995 | $17,495 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $16,993 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $15,990 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $13,993 |
| Over 150,000 km | $11,900 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $15,273 | 2014 |
| Wellington | $13,995 | 2013 |
| Canterbury | $15,990 | 2014 |
Check a Axela's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
90 listed by NZ dealers now, from $5,250.
See all 90 for saleWhat it costs to run
2013–24 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $2,930
- Cheaper to run than 82% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.1 L/100km
2013–19 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,970
- Cheaper to run than 95% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 4.1 L/100km
2009–16 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,460
- Cheaper to run than 65% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.2 L/100km
2003–11 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,280
- 60% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.9 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $320 a year less to run, and puts out 1.1 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2014 Mazda Axela | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 4.1 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $1,970 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $1,970 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,360 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
2013–19 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2009–16 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2003–11 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–24 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 6.1 L/100km | $2,930 |
| 2013–19 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 4.1 L/100km | $1,970 |
| 2009–16 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 7.2 L/100km | $3,460 |
| 2003–11 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 8.9 L/100km | $4,280 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 32%
- Against the average car its age
- About average
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 46% | 41% | 548 |
| 2005 | 50% | 41% | 1935 |
| 2006 | 48% | 42% | 2903 |
| 2007 | 47% | 42% | 4159 |
| 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 |
| 2018 | 17% | 19% | 7052 |
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 84,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mazda3, sold here as the Axela, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $15,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 67,013
- More common than 88% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 100%
- Typical year
- 2010
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mazda Axela?
Half of the used Axelas listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $12,990 and $15,995, and the typical one is $14,995 with about 97,000 km.
How much is a 2014 Mazda Axela?
Half of the used 2014 Axelas listed by NZ dealers are priced between $14,584 and $15,998, and the typical one is $15,175 with about 95,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Axela?
Each model year older is typically about $650 cheaper, across the 2013–2015 Axelas listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Axela?
The typical Axela listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $2,700 below the typical one with fewer.
Where are used Axelas for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $15,273.
How safe is a used Mazda Axela?
The 2013–24 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, the 2013–19 petrol hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2009–16 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5 and the 2003–11 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Mazda Axela cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,930 a year for the 2013–24 petrol model, $1,970 a year for the 2013–19 petrol hybrid model, $3,460 a year for the 2009–16 petrol model and $4,280 a year for the 2003–11 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 Axelas are in NZ?
67,013 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 100% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2010.
How often does a used Axela fail its MOT in the UK?
32% of UK Mazda3s of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 32% for the average UK car of the same years. From 84,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mazda3, sold here as the Axela, 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), 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: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






