How fast does the Mazda CX-3 depreciate?
Average depreciation
8.1%per year
The newest Mazda CX-3 (2021) has a fair price of about $17,751. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $17,751 | 100% |
| 2017 | 9 | $12,964 | 73% |
| 2016 | 10 | $11,542 | 65% |
This is a cross-sectional estimate: it compares the mileage-adjusted market prices of different model years today, not the resale history of a single car. Actual depreciation depends on mileage, condition, trim, and market shifts.
12-year depreciation forecast
Projected resale value and typical accumulated mileage for the Mazda CX-3 by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 8.1%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2021 | 60,000 | $17,751 | 100% | Market |
| 6 | 2020 | 72,000 | $16,322 | 92% | Projected |
| 7 | 2019 | 84,000 | $15,008 | 85% | Projected |
| 8 | 2018 | 96,000 | $13,799 | 78% | Projected |
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $12,964 | 73% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $11,542 | 65% | Market |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $10,727 | 60% | Projected |
| 12 | 2014 | 144,000 | $9,864 | 56% | Projected |
| 13 | 2013 | 156,000 | $9,070 | 51% | Projected |
| 14 | 2012 | 168,000 | $8,339 | 47% | Projected |
| 15 | 2011 | 180,000 | $7,668 | 43% | Projected |
| 16 | 2010 | 192,000 | $7,051 | 40% | Projected |
Mileage assumes ~12,000 mi/yr. Projected values use the fitted depreciation rate and are floored at 15% of the newest year's value; they are estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Mazda CX-3 depreciate?
About 8.1% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Mazda CX-3 worth after 10 years?
A 2016 Mazda CX-3 is worth roughly $11,542 — about 65% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Mazda CX-3 be worth at 16 years old?
Projecting the 8.1%-per-year rate forward, a 16-year-old Mazda CX-3 (around 192,000 miles) would be worth about $7,051 — roughly 40% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.