The MAZDA 3 (2013-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.5D SKYACTIV DPF SS 105 EU6 SE-L SNAV 6SPD is a five-door family hatchback, sitting in the popular UK compact-car class alongside the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic. It offers more room and refinement than a small city car, while remaining easier to park and run than a larger family car. Mycarcheck.com records include 200 checks covering 109 different VINs, a useful sample of buyer interest. The cars checked averaged £6,300 in private-sale value, 72,000 miles and around 8,000 miles a year, with close to two previous keepers. These figures give a helpful snapshot, not a guaranteed price or history for any individual car. Its 1.5-litre diesel and six-speed gearbox suit commuters and small families seeking useful space and long-distance economy. Tidy styling and an enjoyable drive make this Mazda 3 a polished rival to the Focus and Golf in its class.