MAZDA 3 (2004-09) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 105 SPORT
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The MAZDA 3 (2004-09) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 105 SPORT is a five-door family hatchback, competing with favourites such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra. It is compact enough for town trips, yet offers rear-seat access and boot space for everyday errands. Sport trim adds a smarter, more purposeful appearance.
With its 1.6-litre petrol engine and five doors, this Mazda 3 suits commuters, couples and small families for work, shopping and weekend journeys. The 105-horsepower version aims for balanced, approachable performance rather than hot-hatch pace, and its handling helps make drives enjoyable. Check condition and service history on older examples.
mycarcheck.com has recorded 530 look-ups across 270 distinct VINs, a sample of buyer interest. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,500 and average mileage of 101,000 miles; annual mileage averages 6,000, with 3.6 previous keepers. These figures are context, not a price guide, so assess each car carefully.
Considering a Mazda 3? Outstanding finance, write-off history, hidden damage, clocked mileage or theft could turn a bargain into a costly mistake. Enter the reg now and check before you buy.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 270 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
530
Lookups
Lookups
21
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
105k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£1,500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
