2018 Mazda 3
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2018 Mazda 3 1.6 ACTIVE shows 117,270 km and is offered with a manual gearbox, giving direct driver control and simple mechanicals to inspect. The presentation and mileage make it a sensible pick for someone prioritising reliability and straightforward running costs; the Mazda 3’s known driving poise is a useful bonus.
The 1.6‑litre petrol engine claims 6 L/100 km, helping keep fuel bills down for daily commuting. Four doors and five seats deliver practical interior space for passengers and luggage, while the manual transmission and uncomplicated layout suit owners who prefer lower servicing complexity when shopping a used 3 for sale or specifically a 3 1.6 ACTIVE.
Vehicle is located in Springs New, Springs, Gauteng. Enquire to book a viewing or test drive and get more detail from the dealer about this petrol sedan in Gauteng.
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Mazda 3 safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2016 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Mazda 3
Mazda’s 3 has always been a thinking person’s alternative in the compact sedan world – a little more flair, a little less appliance – but right now in South Africa, your only real route is the used market. Six cars listed, all petrol, and the engines are conservative: 1.5 and 1.6 litres, with manual, semi-auto, and CVT boxes scattered in. That spread from R98,500 all the way up to R429,900 says it all, on paper at least. You’re trawling through a mixed bag, not shopping a neat line-up. The median price, R189,725, lands you firmly in the realm of high-mileage, pre-loved examples – and with nothing new on offer, you can’t be picky about colours or spec. Average mileage sits at 122,783 km, so you’re buying a car with a story. The oldest examples date back to 2011, while anything claiming to be a 2026 model is almost certainly a typo or a creative listing. If you’re scraping the bottom at R98,500 for a 1.6 Sport Original, expect to see some wear and tear. Jump to the top at R429,900, and you’re probably staring at a late-model hatch with all the bells, whistles, and a near-new feel. What keeps the Mazda 3 in the conversation for South African buyers is the cabin quality – a notch above the Corolla Quest – and steering that’s actually interested in the road, unlike the Polo Sedan’s. It’s what the Mazda 3 should have been from the start: a compact car that feels like someone actually cared about driving.
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2018 Mazda 3
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Springs New, Springs, Gauteng
Mazda 3 FAQs
Common questions about the Mazda 3 in South Africa.