2012 Mazda Mazda3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
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For sale
We do not have a 2012 Mazda Mazda3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 226 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (40), engine (32) and exterior lighting (31). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V644000 | 2016-09-06 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Mazda Mazda3 for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The figures, translated
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Space and size
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Who rents the Mazda3
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Drive it on your own roads
Drive the Mazda3 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the Mazda3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Your move
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Mazda Mazda3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Mazda Mazda3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Mazda Mazda3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Mazda Mazda3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.