Mazda 3 NCT 12/26

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 232,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 25,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 207,000 km.
• An older car: 18 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

7 Mazda Mazda3s from 2007 to 2009, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €950 to €1,750, with about 207,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 4 of the 7. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.