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2010 MAZDA MAZDA3VIN: JM1BL1H50A1211281
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Historical Records
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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Market report
Price analytics
Historical Records
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Available 36 historical records for VIN JM1BL1H50A1211281
Latest reported mileage: 3599 mi
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2022-09-01
2 years ago
77,565 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2022-05-29
2 years ago
19,519 mi
New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2021-07-02
3 years ago
42,330 mi
Passed emissions inspection
Year | 2010 |
ODO | 9350 mi |
Condition | Hidden text |
Seller | Hidden text |
Location | Austin, TX, 78757 |
Date | appeared 3 years ago latest price $9221 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #586308
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Tech Specs
Body Style | Hatchback |
Color | Blue |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 2.5 L |
Cylinders | 4 Cyl |
Drive | FWD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Extra Features
- Technology Package
- Hidden text
- Keyless Entry
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- Spoiler
- Hidden text
- Heated Seats
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- 17 Inch Wheels
- Hidden text
Standard Features
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- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 6025
- 6 Speakers
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Seats
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- Air Conditioning
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- Anti-Theft System
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- Automatic Headlights
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- Braking Assist
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- Cruise Control
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- Dual-Zone Climate Control
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- Front Airbags (Passenger)
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- Front Bucket Seats
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- Front Side Airbags (Driver)
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- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
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- High Intensity Discharge Headlights
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- Keyless Ignition
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- Leather Steering Wheel
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- Leather Trimmed Seats
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- Overhead Airbag
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- Panic Button
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- Power Mirrors
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- Power Steering
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- Power Windows
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- Reading Lights
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- Rear Center Armrest
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- Rear Window Wiper
- Hidden text
- Satellite Radio
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- Seat Memory
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- Split/Folding Seats
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- Stability Control
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- Tachometer
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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- Trip Computer
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- Vanity Mirror/Light
2010 Mazda Mazda3 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring Hatchback
Year | 2010 |
ODO | 9059 mi |
Seller | Hidden text |
Buy Now Price | $5854 |
Location | Austin, TX, 78757 |
Date | ended 3 years ago |
Sale Website Type | dealer auction |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #392043
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Tech Specs
Body Style | Sedan |
Color | Blue |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 4 Cylinder |
Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
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- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
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- Aluminum alloy engine block
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- Body-color manual-folding heated pwr mirrors w/turn signal lamps
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- Cigarette lighter
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- Driver Vanity Mirror
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- Electroluminescent gauges w/red & blue nighttime illumination, number illumination dimming control button, white stylus
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- Front side window demisters
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- Gray molded cloth headliner
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- (2) 12-volt pwr outlets
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- 4-function trip computer -inc: current fuel economy, average fuel economy, approximate distance-to-empty, average vehicle speed
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- Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist
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- Body-color rear roof-mounted spoiler
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- Climate Control
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- Driver Foot Rest
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- Fixed-intermittent rear window wiper
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- Front/rear carpet floor mats
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- HID headlights
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- LED taillights
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- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
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- Pwr windows w/driver side 1-touch down feature
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- Rear window defogger
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- Silver steering wheel switch bezel
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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- Warning lamps -inc: brake system, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger-on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door-ajar, low fuel, ABS system, cruise control on, tire pressure monitoring system
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- 3-point seat belts for all positions
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- Adjustable Steering Wheel
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- Body-color door handles
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- Child Safety Locks
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- Driver Air Bag
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- Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS)
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- Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable
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- Gasoline Fuel
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- Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers
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- Parking brake w/bright release button
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- Power Steering
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- Rear heater ducts
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- Side sill extensions
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- 2.5L DOHC EFI 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve timing (VVT)
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- ABS
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- Bluetooth hands-free phone & audio
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- Center console w/covered storage compartments & sliding padded armrest
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- Distributor-less ignition
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- Dual zone auto climate control w/pollen filter
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- Front independent MacPherson strut suspension w/coil springs
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- Full carpeting
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- Illuminated welcome mode
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- P205/50VR17 all-season tires
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- Power Outlet
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- Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders
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- Seat Memory
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- T115/70D15 temporary spare tire
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- Triple-H construction
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- 17" x 7.0" alloy wheels
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- 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
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- Black roof molding
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- Bucket Seats
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- Cruise Control
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- Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS) -inc: crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors
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- Front Head Air Bag
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- Front/rear side-impact door beams
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- Heated Front Seat(s)
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- Leather-wrapped black shift knob w/silver insert
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- Passenger side seatback pocket
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- Rear Defrost
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- Removable rigid cargo cover
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- Stainless steel exhaust -inc: manifold, main silencer, pipe, dual outlet w/bright tip
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- Traction Control
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- Intermittent Wipers
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- Passenger Air Bag
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- Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes
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- Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH)
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- Silver driver & passenger side decoration panels & door handles
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- Tire Pressure Monitor
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- Variable pwr rack & pinion steering
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- Temporary Spare Tire
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- Underhood insulator pad
Year | 2010 |
ODO | 7062 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Austin, TX, 78757 |
Date | appeared 3 years ago latest price $4730 sale post disappeared 2021-09-11 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #116930
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Tech Specs
Body Style | Hatchback |
Color | Celestial Blue Mica |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
Engine | 2.5L I4 16V MPFI DOHC |
Drive | Front-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
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- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
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- Alloy Wheels
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- Brake Assist
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- Coil rear spring
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- Driver Door Bin
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- Dusk sensing headlights
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- Front Center Armrest
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- Front reading lights
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- Heated Front Seats
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- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
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- Left rear passenger door type: Conventional
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- Metal-look door trim
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- 4 Door
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- Air Conditioning
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- BOSE Audio System
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- Coil front spring
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- Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
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- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
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- Front Bucket Seats
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- Front fog/driving lights
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- Heated Door Mirrors
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- Independent rear suspension
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- Leather/metal-look shift knob trim
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- Metal-look dash trim
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- Overall height: 57.9"
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- Power Driver Seat
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- Rear Head Room: 38.0"
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- Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
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- Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
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- Speed-proportional power steering
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- Technology package
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- Traction Control
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- Wheel Diameter: 17
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- AM/FM Radio: Sirius-Ready
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- Black Grille
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- Center Console: Full with covered storage
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- Diameter of tires: 17.0"
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- Dual Front Impact Airbags
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- Four Wheel Independent Suspension
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- Front Shoulder Room: 54.9"
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- Full Safety Inspection Check
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- In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer - Mp3 Compatible
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- Leather Steering Wheel
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- Memorized Settings for 3 drivers
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- Outside temperature display
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- Passenger Vanity Mirror
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- Rain Sensing Wipers
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- Rear window wiper
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- Right rear passenger door type: Conventional
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- Speed control
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- Sunroof / Moonroof
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- Tires: Speed Rating: V
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- Variably Intermittent Wipers
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- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
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- Advanced Keyless System w/Push Button Start
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- Body-colored bumpers
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- Clock: In-dash
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- Door pockets: Driver and passenger
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- Dual front air conditioning zones
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- Front Anti-Roll Bar
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- Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
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- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
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- Independent front suspension classification
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- Leather steering wheel trim
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- Metal-look center console trim
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- Overall Width: 69.1"
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- Power Door Mirrors
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- Rear Anti-Roll Bar
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- Rear bench
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- Seatback storage: 1
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- Speed-Sensing Steering
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- Tachometer
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- Total Number of Speakers: 6
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- Video Monitor Location: Front
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- Passenger Door Bin
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- Privacy glass: Light
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- Rear Window Defroster
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- Remote power door locks
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- Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
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- Strut front suspension
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- Tires: Profile: 50
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- Variable intermittent front wipers
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- 17 X 7.0jal Alloy Wheels
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- Adaptive headlights
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- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
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- Child Safety Locks
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- Digital Audio Input
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- Dual front side impact airbags
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- Four-wheel independent suspension
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- Front ventilated disc brakes
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- Fully Automatic Headlights
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- In-Dash single CD player
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- Leather seat upholstery
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- Memory Seat
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- Overall Length: 177.4"
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- Perimeter Alarm
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- Rain sensing front wipers
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- Rear area cargo cover: Rigid
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- SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep
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- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
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- Suspension class: Regular
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- Tires: Width: 205 mm
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- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
Year | 2010 |
ODO | 6040 mi |
Condition | Hidden text |
Seller | Hidden text |
Location | Austin, TX, 78757 |
Date | appeared 3 years ago latest price $1572 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #511856
Tech Specs
Body Style | Hatchback |
Color | Blue |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 2.5 L |
Cylinders | 4 Cyl |
Drive | FWD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Extra Features
- Technology Package
- Hidden text
- Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Spoiler
- Hidden text
- Heated Seats
- Hidden text
- 17 Inch Wheels
- Hidden text
Standard Features
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- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 6304
- 6 Speakers
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Seats
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- Air Conditioning
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- Anti-Theft System
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- Automatic Headlights
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- Braking Assist
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- Cruise Control
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- Dual-Zone Climate Control
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- Front Airbags (Passenger)
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- Front Bucket Seats
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- Front Side Airbags (Driver)
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- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
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- High Intensity Discharge Headlights
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- Keyless Ignition
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- Leather Steering Wheel
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- Leather Trimmed Seats
- Hidden text
- Overhead Airbag
- Hidden text
- Panic Button
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- Power Mirrors
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- Power Steering
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- Power Windows
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- Reading Lights
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- Rear Center Armrest
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- Rear Window Wiper
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- Satellite Radio
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- Seat Memory
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- Split/Folding Seats
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- Stability Control
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- Tachometer
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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- Trip Computer
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- Vanity Mirror/Light
Year | 2010 |
ODO | 5621 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Austin, TX, 78757 |
Date | appeared 3 years ago latest price $9419 sale post disappeared 2020-07-06 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #880214
Tech Specs
Body Style | Hatchback |
Color | Celestial Blue Mica |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
Engine | 2.5L I4 16V MPFI DOHC |
Drive | FWD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Extra Features
- Advanced Keyless System w/Push Button Start
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- Driver Door Bin
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- Front Fog Lights
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- Leather Seats
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- Outside temperature display
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- Power Steering
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- Split folding rear seat
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- ABS Brakes
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- Bumpers: Body-Color
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- Front Bucket Seats
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- Illuminated entry
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- Mp3 Decoder
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- Power Door Mirrors
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- SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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- Traction Control,4-Wheel Disc Brakes
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- Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints
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- Dual front side impact airbags
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- Heated Door Mirrors
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- Local Trade
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- Panic alarm
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- Rear seat center armrest
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- Sunroof / Moonroof
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- Air Conditioning
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- Driver Vanity Mirror
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- Full Safety Inspection Check
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- Leather shift knob
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- Overhead Airbag
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- Rain Sensing Wipers
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- Spoiler
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- Alloy Wheels
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- Compact Navigation
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- Front Dual Zone A/C
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- Leather Seat Trim
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- One Owner
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- Power Sliding-Glass Moonroof W/Interior Sunshade
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- Speed-Sensing Steering
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- Variably Intermittent Wipers
Standard Features
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- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
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- Driver seat memory
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- Fuel Capacity: 15.9 gal.
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- Leather seat upholstery
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- Passenger Airbag
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- Adaptive headlights
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- Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion
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- Front sport seat
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- Interior air filtration
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- Metal-look door trim
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- Remote power door locks
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- Audio controls on steering wheel
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- Digital Audio Input
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- Front fog/driving lights
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- In-Dash single CD player
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- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
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- Cruise controls on steering wheel
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- Front Ventilated disc brakes,1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
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- Heated passenger mirror
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- Memorized Settings for 3 drivers
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- Rear seats center armrest
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- Stability Control
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- Wheel Diameter: 17
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- Clock: In-dash
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- Dusk sensing headlights
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- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
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- MP3 Player
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- Power Windows
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- Silver aluminum rims
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- Turn signal in mirrors
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- Speed-proportional power steering
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- Video Monitor Location: Front
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- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
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- Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
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- Side airbag
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- Suspension class: Regular
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- Wheel Width: 7
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 32,400 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 in 2010 was $23,988.
The average price for used 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 nowadays in 2024 is $6,990 which is 29% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 9,816 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.
Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
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2010 MSRP | 0 mi | $23,988 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
2010 | 9,816 mi | $27,488 | −$3,500 | −14.59% | 114.59% | -14.59% |
2011 | 19,632 mi | $24,700 | +$2,788 | +10.14% | 102.97% | -2.97% |
2012 | 29,448 mi | $23,500 | +$1,200 | +4.86% | 97.97% | 2.03% |
2013 | 39,264 mi | $21,699 | +$1,801 | +7.66% | 90.46% | 9.54% |
2014 | 49,080 mi | $20,399 | +$1,300 | +5.99% | 85.04% | 14.96% |
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Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 by mileage and number of sales.
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Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
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25,000 mi | $10,900 | 10 sales |
40,000 mi | $11,142 | 26 sales |
45,000 mi | $12,423 | 68 sales |
50,000 mi | $12,590 | 39 sales |
55,000 mi | $10,650 | 69 sales |
60,000 mi | $10,498 | 100 sales |
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Frequently asked questions
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