Mazda 3 2006

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 243,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 39,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 204,000 km.
• An older car: 20 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

5 Mazda Mazda3s from 2005 to 2007, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,000 to €1,550, with about 204,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 4 of the 5, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.