NHTSA gives the 2026 Mazda3 5 stars overall. A used 2018 asks about $14,499 today.
The Mazda Mazda3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda Mazda3 ran from 2004–2026 across 2 generations (2004–2013, 2014–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda Mazda3 VIN decoder.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Mazda3:
Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Mazda3 sticker against its rivals
What the closest rivals print on their stickers.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Mazda3 | — | 5★ | |
| Honda Civic | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Toyota Corolla | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Toyota Prius | 2026 | 5★ |
What a used Mazda3 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 187 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17 listings | |
| 2017 | 12 listings | |
| 2016 | 11 listings | |
| 2015 | 21 listings | |
| 2014 | 19 listings | |
| 2013 | 24 listings | |
| 2012 | 23 listings | |
| 2011 | 12 listings | |
| 2010 | 24 listings | |
| 2008 | 11 listings | |
| 2006 | 13 listings |
A 2018 Mazda3 asks a median $14,499 today, a 2006 about $5,788. Full breakdown on the Mazda Mazda3 value page.
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Mazda3 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 87 Mazda3 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 140 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2020 and 2014.
Any Mazda3 from 2004–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Mazda models: Mazda window stickers.
Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda Mazda3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Mazda3, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda Mazda3 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What safety rating is on the Mazda Mazda3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Which Mazda Mazda3 years do people look up most?
2026, with 10 of the 87 Mazda3 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2020 and 2014.
What is a used Mazda Mazda3 worth now?
A 2018 asks a median $14,499 and a 2006 about $5,788, across 187 live listings. More on the Mazda Mazda3 value page.
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