Mazda 5, 7 seater.

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 186,110 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 36,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 222,000 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

3 Mazda Mazda5s from 2007 to 2009, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,200 to €2,100, with about 222,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 1 of the 3. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.