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2021 · Mazda · Petrol

Mazda3

Sedan 1.5 Active

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Cost to own / mo

R5,072

R4/km

Market price

R279,900

Annual total

R60,864

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,964
InsuranceR420
MaintenanceR1,112
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,536
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,536
Cost to own / moR5,072

Specifications

Body type
Sedan
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.5L
Power
88 kW
Torque
153 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
Maintenance score74/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Drive Score

72/ 100

How this Sedan ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value63
Efficiency53
Reliability72
Practicality100

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