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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 59 for sale right now.
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 | €37,950 | – | 9 |
| 2018 | €11,950 | – | 5 |
| 2017 | €9,950 | 153k km | 9 |
| 2015 | €5,800 | 204k km | 8 |
Mazda 3 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda 3s pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 80% | 80% | |
| 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% |
Most common reasons a 2017 Mazda 3 fails: steering & suspension (17.9% of tests, more than most cars), shock absorbers (13.7% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (8.4% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (8.4% of tests, more than most cars).
Parts for the Mazda 3
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
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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