2012 Mazda 3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mazda 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 641 on record.
2012 Mazda 3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Mazda 3 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Mazda 3.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Mazda 3 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2012 Mazda 3 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mazda 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,935) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,326), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
About the Mazda 3
The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations. The body styles have been a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan across all generations. It was sold as the Mazda Axela in Japan until 2019. From 2013 until 2019, it was called the Mazda 3 Axela in China.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2012 Mazda 3 trims & engines on record
2012 Mazda 3 vehicles on record
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