Get a used Mazda 3
Are you thinking of buying a used medium sized family car? Then the Japanese Mazda 3 is a great choice. There are 1,343 used Mazda 3 currently available on AutoUncle, each one collected from an online marketplace or dealership website, providing you with close to a total overview of all pre-owned Mazda 3 for sale in the United Kingdom.
What is the price range for a used Mazda 3?
There are four primary factors which have an impact on what a pre-owned Mazda 3 might cost: the year, fuel economy of the car, how many miles it has travelled together with equipment.
The oldest and cheapest Mazda 3 here on AutoUnclecosts £1,295, while the newest and most well-equipped model costs around £25,995.
Trim level for Mazda 3
The latest generation of the Mazda 3, named 3 FOURTH GENERATION, was introduced in 2019, and the trim level is called Mazda 3 Inclusive, which has an average price of £21,873.
The fuel efficiency is 24% better than the average for similar cars
A standard small sized family car in the UK drives 37 miles on the gallon, but the latest generation of the Mazda 3 outperforms the average and drives an average of 49 miles on one gallon of petrol.
Fuel types
Number of Mazda 3 for sale on AutoUncle by fuel type:
- Mazda 3 petrol: 279 cars - avg. price £21,413
- Mazda 3 electric: 22 cars - avg. price £23,601
- Mazda 3 plug-in hybrid: 7 cars - avg. price £19,850
- Mazda 3 diesel: 4 cars - avg. price £11,041
There are a few questions you should ask yourself when deciding on a fuel type. Do you primarily use your car to commute, and is the distance 35 miles or fewer each way? If you take many short trips or tend to use your car in the city, you should prioritise hybrid, electric or petrol cars.
If you tend to drive longer distances, we suggest opting for diesel. Note that certain countries have banned high-emission diesel engines from cities.
The hatchback body type is a popular choice for the Mazda 3
Out of the Mazda 3’s various body types, hatchback is the most popular. Hatchbacks are compact cars that offer a great driving experience, not to mention the flexibility of ample space. They’re fuel efficient and easy to park, which makes them popular with people living in cities.
AutoUncle’s selection of Mazda 3 available by body type:
- Mazda 3 hatchback: 246 cars - avg. price £20,894
- Mazda 3 saloon: 65 cars - avg. price £23,399
Grey is the most popular choice of colour
The latest Mazda 3 is obtainable in 6 different colours, which is grey, red, white, silver, blue and black.
The colour you will find the most Mazda 3 of here on AutoUncle is grey, as we have 78 cars available in that colour for the moment.
Grey is a great choice because it hides dirt and mud well, which means that it doesn’t require as much washing and cleaning.
The second most popular colour is red with 75 cars available on AutoUncle, and the third most popular is white with 56 cars available on AutoUncle.
Top competitors to the Japanese Mazda 3
There are some similar cars to the Mazda 3 and the following cars in particular are good alternatives to the small family car.
Top competitors to the Mazda 3
- VW Golf
- Ford Focus
- Vauxhall Corsa
- Mercedes A180
The bestselling small family car and top competitor to the Mazda 3 is the VW Golf. It has an average sales price of £ 25,475 and right now you can find 18,410 of this car for sale on AutoUncle.
The Ford Focus is the second most popular car within the segment and you will find 16,708 cars for sale, and the Vauxhall Corsa is the 3rd most popular car in the segment and thus also a good alternative. There are currently 12,703 of this car for sale in the UK.