2012 Mazda MAZDA3
JM1BL1W71C1649590
GOOD DEAL
· $1,095 below typical price
Salem, VA
This 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 is listed at $6,900 with 128,350 miles in Salem, VA.
Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026This vehicle: $6,900 — $1,095 below the typical market price ($7,995)
Asking $6,900 · typical market price $7,995 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Auto Sales | Salem, VA 24153 | $6,900 | 128,350 mi | 2026-07-10 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Auto Sales | Salem, VA 24153 | $6,990 | 128,350 mi | 2026-07-10 |
What would this 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JM1BL1W71C1649590Full 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 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Tested configuration: 2012 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
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STRUCTUREMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015…NHTSA campaign 16V644000
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 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $29 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,975 |
| April 2026 | $7,279 |
| May 2026 | $7,299 |
| June 2026 | $7,309 |
| July 2026 | $7,200 |
| August 2026 | $7,004 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 (this car) | $6,900 | 9 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | $4,900 | 9 | −$2,000 |
| 2014 Ford Focus | $6,000 | 9 | −$900 |
| 2011 Toyota Camry | $8,400 | 8 | +$1,500 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | $5,900 | 7 | −$1,000 |
| 2012 Honda Civic | $6,495 | 7 | −$405 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2011–2013What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 264 | $7,925 | 100% | 132,383 mi |
| 2012 | 290 | $6,995 | 88% | 132,338 mi |
| 2011 | 182 | $6,300 | 79% | 135,582 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
