This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $5,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$107

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $600 down

Amount financed

$5,395

Total interest

$1,025

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JM1BK323561437247

Trim

Engine

2.3L

Horsepower

160

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2006

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 2006 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 year

The 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026.

2 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

AIR BAGS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V494000
EQUIPMENT

THULE, 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 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $852 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$4,850
April 2026	$4,000
May 2026	$4,250
June 2026	$4,650
July 2026	$5,572
August 2026	$3,998

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2004–2010

What 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	336	$6,500	100%	128,891 mi
2009	34	$5,992	92%	142,643 mi
2008	63	$4,995	77%	156,854 mi
2007	65	$4,999	77%	151,741 mi
2006	20	$4,995	77%	155,609 mi
2005	18	$4,150	64%	162,235 mi
2004	12	$4,168	64%	183,738 mi