Depreciation & used values · Hatchback
Mazda 3 depreciation
The Mazda 3 loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £29,500, a 2023 example with around 24,000 miles on the clock is worth about £16,750 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of 3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
Value by registration year
What a used 3 is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's 3 at its typical mileage (8,073 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 4,000 | £27,850 | £25,450–£30,200 | 94% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 8,000 | £21,750 | £19,800–£23,700 | 76% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 16,000 | £19,100 | £17,300–£20,850 | 69% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 24,000 | £16,750 | £15,150–£18,400 | 63% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 32,500 | £14,700 | £13,200–£16,150 | 58% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 40,500 | £12,900 | £11,500–£14,250 | 53% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 48,500 | £11,300 | £10,050–£12,550 | 48% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 56,500 | £9,900 | £8,800–£11,050 | 44% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 64,500 | £8,700 | £7,700–£9,700 | 42% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full 3 profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers steady (-2.1% year on year)
- Reliability 85/100
3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Mazda 3 depreciate?
The Mazda 3 loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 24,000 miles is worth about £16,750 today.
What is a 2023 Mazda 3 worth?
A 2023 Mazda 3 at a typical 24,000 miles is worth about £16,750 — likely between £15,150 and £18,400 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Mazda 3?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 8.8% a year around 3 years old.