The MAZDA 3 (2013-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 SKYACTIV SS 120 EU5 SE-L 6SPD is a five-door family hatchback in the UK’s popular mid-size class. It gives everyday practicality without the bulk of a larger car and competes with the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra. Its footprint helps city parking. With a 2.0-litre petrol engine, 120bhp and a six-speed manual, this SE-L suits commuters seeking smooth, responsive progress on motorways or around town. Five doors and a practical cabin make it well suited to couples or small families. Mazda’s Skyactiv design aims to combine lively driving with sensible fuel use. mycarcheck.com has logged 733 look-ups covering 325 different VINs, a useful sample of real-world interest in the UK. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £5,900, average recorded mileage of 67,000 and annual mileage of 7,000. Owners had averaged about two previous keepers, offering helpful context when comparing individual cars.