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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 I
VIN
JM1BK32F281118174
FAIR PRICE
· within $97 of the typical market price
Costa Mesa, CA
Listed at
$4,900
typical market $4,997 · 20 comps
This 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 I is listed at $4,900 with 102,895 miles in Costa Mesa, CA.
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Sold by Chase Motorcars
1240 Logan Ave # U, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 I
VIN JM1BK32F281118174
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 20 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 9, 2026This vehicle · $4,900
Below market
$3,309
Typical price
$4,997
Above market
$7,775
This vehicle: $4,900 — within $97 of the typical market price ($4,997)
Asking $4,900 · typical market price $4,997 · based on 20 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $70 (+1.4%) over 5 days.
Sep 14, 2026 · $4,900
Sep 19, 2026 · $4,970
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JM1BK32F281118174, spanning 5 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Motorcars | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | $4,900 | 102,895 mi | 2026-09-14 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Motorcars | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | $4,970 | 102,895 mi | 2026-09-19 | 19 d ago |
| Chase Motor Cars | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | $5,020 | 102,895 mi | 2026-09-18 | 19 d ago |
| Caruso Mazda of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA 90807 | $6,000 | 102,888 mi | 2026-09-13 | 19 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JM1BK32F281118174Trim
I
Engine
2.0L
Horsepower
148
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$21,050
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026.
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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VISIBILITYMAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008.NHTSA campaign 11V329000
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STEERINGMAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008.NHTSA campaign 10V374000
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EQUIPMENTTHULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE…NHTSA campaign 09E011000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $885 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $5,993 |
| June 2026 | $4,950 |
| July 2026 | $4,995 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
| September 2026 | $4,945 |
| October 2026 | $5,108 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 12, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 in this catalog, the 2008 Hyundai Sonata has the lowest median asking price ($4,499, 44 listings with photos) and the 2008 Honda Accord the highest ($6,995, 388 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 12, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2008 Mazda MAZDA3
I · United States
$4,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $4,998 · 38 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $3,988–$6,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 I | $4,998 | $3,988–$6,998 | 38 |
| 2008 Toyota Prius All trims | $5,995 | $4,500–$7,695 | 156 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima All trims | $4,995 | $3,800–$6,200 | 115 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $4,750 | $3,500–$6,123 | 46 |
| 2008 Honda Accord All trims | $6,995 | $5,499–$8,995 | 388 |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $4,499 | $3,500–$6,298 | 44 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 12, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2004–2010What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 323 | $6,440 | 100% | 136,768 mi |
| 2009 | 58 | $5,496 | 85% | 148,687 mi |
| 2008 | 85 | $5,495 | 85% | 146,838 mi |
| 2007 | 58 | $4,995 | 78% | 153,644 mi |
| 2006 | 28 | $4,995 | 78% | 148,374 mi |
| 2005 | 27 | $4,999 | 78% | 137,844 mi |
| 2004 | 13 | $4,994 | 78% | 184,745 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
