The usual asking price for a used Mazda CX-8 in NZ is $29,983 to $34,710. The typical one is $31,997 with about 65,000 km. Both the 2017–25 diesel model and the 2018–24 petrol model rate an estimated 5 stars for safety.
Prices from 30 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $31,997
- Dearer than 74% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $30k–$35k
- Typical kilometres
- 65,000
- Years for sale
- 2018–22
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50,000–100,000 km | $31,989 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
30 listed by NZ dealers now, from $19,995.
See all 30 for saleWhat it costs to run
2017–25 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,170
- 58% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 7.0 L/100km
2018–24 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,890
- Cheaper to run than 51% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $2,520 a year less to run, and puts out 2.4 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2019 Mazda CX-8 | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 7 L/100 km diesel | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,110 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Total | $4,170 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,620 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
2017–25 · Diesel
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2018–24 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–25 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 7.0 L/100km | $4,170 |
| 2018–24 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 8.1 L/100km | $3,890 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 2,900
- Less common than 92% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 42%
- Typical year
- 2019
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mazda CX-8?
Half of the used CX-8s listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $29,983 and $34,710, and the typical one is $31,997 with about 65,000 km.
How much is a 2019 Mazda CX-8?
Half of the used 2019 CX-8s listed by NZ dealers are priced between $29,740 and $32,991, and the typical one is $30,995 with about 64,000 km.
How safe is a used Mazda CX-8?
The 2017–25 diesel model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5 and the 2018–24 petrol model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 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 CX-8 cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $4,170 a year for the 2017–25 diesel model and $3,890 a year for the 2018–24 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 and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many CX-8s are in NZ?
2,900 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 42% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2019.
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: 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 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.
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