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2012 Mazda MAZDA3
VIN
JM1BL1VG0C1506762
GREAT DEAL
· $996 below typical price
Seattle, WA
Listed at
$4,999
typical market $5,995 · 10 comps
This 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 is listed at $4,999 with 155,805 miles in Seattle, WA.
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Sold by Best Auto
11033 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98165
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VIN report
2012 Mazda MAZDA3
VIN JM1BL1VG0C1506762
Accidents
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Market price range
Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 8, 2026This vehicle · $4,999
Below market
$5,585
Typical price
$5,995
Above market
$9,084
This vehicle: $4,999 — below the market range (typical price $5,995)
Asking $4,999 · typical market price $5,995 · based on 10 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Aug 20, 2026 · $4,999
Oct 5, 2026 · $4,999
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JM1BL1VG0C1506762, spanning 46 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Auto | Seattle, WA 98165 | $4,999 | 155,805 mi | 2026-10-05 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda of Kirkland | Kirkland, WA 98033 | $6,667 | 155,652 mi | 2026-08-19 | 41 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JM1BL1VG0C1506762Engine
2.0L
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
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 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$20,200
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 September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
1 recall campaign on this model year
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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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $255 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7,250 |
| June 2026 | $7,261 |
| July 2026 | $7,129 |
| August 2026 | $6,995 |
| September 2026 | $6,999 |
| October 2026 | $6,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 440 listings with photos) and the 2012 Subaru Impreza the highest ($7,999, 329 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 8, 2026, 21:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Mazda MAZDA3
All trims · United States
$4,999Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 346 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,699–$8,495
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$3,000 higher median
2012 Subaru Impreza
All trims
$7,999Median asking price · 329 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,350–$10,585
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$2,000 higher median
2012 Subaru Legacy
All trims
$6,999Median asking price · 119 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,650–$8,499
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$1,901 higher median
2012 Nissan Maxima
All trims
$6,900Median asking price · 114 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,000–$8,400
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$996 higher median
2012 Nissan Altima
All trims
$5,995Median asking price · 440 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,888–$7,300
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $6,995 | $5,699–$8,495 | 346 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $6,989 | $5,500–$8,442 | 361 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza All trims | $7,999 | $6,350–$10,585 | 329 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy All trims | $6,999 | $5,650–$8,499 | 119 |
| 2012 Nissan Maxima All trims | $6,900 | $5,000–$8,400 | 114 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima All trims | $5,995 | $4,888–$7,300 | 440 |
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 8, 2026, 21:00 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 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 | 334 | $7,710 | 100% | 127,536 mi |
| 2012 | 371 | $6,995 | 91% | 134,145 mi |
| 2011 | 213 | $6,900 | 89% | 136,414 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
