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Mazda 3 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mazda 3 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 93 for sale right now.
Our take on the Mazda 3
A 2022 Mazda 3 typically advertises at €24,950 and a 2017 one at €10,000, so it loses roughly 17% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 3%. At the NCT, the 2019–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year.
Check a Mazda 3's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Mazda 3 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €38,950 | – | 14 |
| 2025 | €34,950 | – | 6 |
| 2022 | €24,950 | – | 5 |
| 2019 | €15,950 | 142k km | 7 |
| 2018 | €12,000 | – | 6 |
| 2017 | €10,000 | 153k km | 16 |
| 2015 | €5,800 | 204k km | 9 |
Mazda 3 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda 3s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 84% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 79% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 69% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 62% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 51% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 52% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 46% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 47% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 44% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 38% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 36% | 34% | |
| 2008 | 31% | 30% |
Most common reasons a 2018 Mazda 3 fails: brakes (14.3% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (14.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (5.7% of tests), steering & suspension (5.7% of tests).
Parts for the Mazda 3
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Mazda 3
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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