2012 Mazda MAZDA3
JM1BL1W59C1527266
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($6,490)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $6,490 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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 JM1BL1W59C1527266Full 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) | $6,490 | 7 | — |
| 2011 Toyota Camry | $10,902 | 26 | +$4,412 |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $10,866 | 17 | +$4,376 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | $6,686 | 14 | +$196 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | $7,690 | 14 | +$1,200 |
| 2014 Honda Accord | $10,372 | 14 | +$3,882 |
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.
