The usual asking price for a used Mazda CX-3 in NZ is $19,990 to $24,999. The typical one is $22,980 with about 54,000 km.
Prices from 85 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $22,980
- Cheaper than 67% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $20k–$25k
- Typical kilometres
- 54,000
- Years for sale
- 2015–26
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $18,738 | $19,995 | $21,493 |
| 2018 | $19,990 | $20,918 | $22,988 |
| 2019 | $22,991 | $24,497 | $25,244 |
| 2026 | $36,765 | $39,640 | $42,190 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $25,493 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $21,990 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | $21,990 | 2018 |
| Wellington | $22,995 | 2018 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
85 listed by NZ dealers now, from $11,990.
See all 85 for saleWhat it costs to run
2015–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,270
- Cheaper to run than 74% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100km
2015–24 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $3,330
- Cheaper to run than 73% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.1 L/100km
2019–20 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $3,030
- Cheaper to run than 79% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.3 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,680 a year less to run, and puts out 1.7 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.1 L/100 km diesel | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,260 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,330 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,910 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
2015–26 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2015–24 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2019–20 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–26 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 6.8 L/100km | $3,270 |
| 2015–24 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 5.1 L/100km | $3,330 |
| 2019–20 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 6.3 L/100km | $3,030 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 14%
- Against the average car its age
- 28% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27% | 28% | 2327 |
| 2016 | 23% | 25% | 4861 |
| 2017 | 16% | 22% | 4862 |
| 2018 | 12% | 19% | 5645 |
| 2019 | 12% | 16% | 7582 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 14% | 17% | 18656 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 22% | 31% | 5449 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 30% | 38% | 1035 |
From 25,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mazda CX-3, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $30,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 12,291
- Less common than 68% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 21%
- Typical year
- 2018
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mazda CX-3?
Half of the used CX-3s listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $19,990 and $24,999, and the typical one is $22,980 with about 54,000 km.
How much is a 2018 Mazda CX-3?
Half of the used 2018 CX-3s listed by NZ dealers are priced between $19,990 and $22,988, and the typical one is $20,918 with about 62,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older CX-3?
Each model year older is typically about $2,250 cheaper, across the 2017–2026 CX-3s listed.
Where are used CX-3s for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Canterbury and Wellington list them, among other regions. The typical one in Canterbury is $21,990.
How safe is a used Mazda CX-3?
The 2015–26 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2015–24 diesel model rates 5 stars out of 5 and the 2019–20 petrol hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Mazda CX-3 cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,270 a year for the 2015–26 petrol model, $3,330 a year for the 2015–24 diesel model and $3,030 a year for the 2019–20 petrol hybrid 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 and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many CX-3s are in NZ?
12,291 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 21% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2018.
How often does a used CX-3 fail its MOT in the UK?
14% of UK CX-3s of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 20% for the average UK car of the same years. From 25,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mazda CX-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), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
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