Used Mazda CX3 for sale

There’s plenty of safety equipment aboard the CX-3, with features such as electronic stability control, a suite of airbags and an emergency stop signalling system - which activates the hazards under heavy braking - included on all models. Take a look at the specification of the used CX-3 you’re looking at as some models came with upgraded safety features, such lane departure warning, too.

You can get the CX-3 with a 2.0-litre petrol engine available in two states of tune, as well as a 1.5-litre diesel. The more powerful petrol gets four-wheel-drive as standard, too, so it’s a good choice for drivers needing more traction. While most cars get a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, an automatic version was available for those who wanted it.

All versions of the CX-3 get air conditioning, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity, so it’s simple to pair your phone to the car’s system. The seven-inch touchscreen is included on all cars, too, and you can also control it with a handy rotary dial. Top-spec models gain leatherette trim and a punchier sound system, but in reality, the base level of equipment brings more than enough features for most.

The CX-3 comes with a fuel consumption figure of 47.9mpg for the lower-powered diesel, or 44.1mpg for the more powerful, four-wheel-drive version. The diesel, meanwhile, should return 70.6mpg. CO2 emissions are quite low across the range, too, so the CX-3 shouldn’t prove too much to tax.

As a popular city and town car, the CX-3 may have suffered from car park damage or the odd scuff and scrape, so make sure that you give the exterior of the vehicle a thorough check. We’d make sure that the infotainment is all working as it should, too. If you’re after a clearer picture of a car’s mechanical state, then consider an AA Vehicle Inspection as a trained engineer will check the car and highlight any issues they encounter.

Mazda has a great record for reliability and this extends to the CX-3. There have been some recalls during this car’s time on sale, however, so make sure that these have been completed if they apply to the year of the car you’re looking at. An AA Vehicle Inspection can really help out in this area, too, and will also flag any other potential problems lurking underneath.