Used Mazda CX-3 for sale in Malaysia

3 cars in stock · 2018–2020 · RM48,800–RM64,800 · monthly from RM651

Dependable and efficient with widespread service support, offering comfort and practicality in a stylish package.

The cars

3 used Mazda CX-3 in stock from RM48,800

2018 MAZDA CX-3 SKYACTIV GVC 2.0 AT

2.0L Auto · 116,871 km · Klang Valley

RM48,800 from RM651/mo

2018 MAZDA CX-3 SKYACTIV GVC 2.0 AT

2.0L Auto · 82,966 km · Klang Valley

RM57,800 from RM772/mo

2020 MAZDA CX-3 SKYACTIV GVC 2.0 AT

2.0L Auto · 71,819 km · Pahang

RM64,800 from RM711/mo

Buying guide

Mazda CX-3: what to know before you buy

The Mazda CX-3 is a B-segment SUV, sitting below larger family SUVs and aimed at buyers who want a compact crossover rather than maximum space. The DK generation was launched in 2015, while the DK facelift arrived in 2018 and remains on sale. New CX-3 variants currently comprise the 1.5 Core, 2.0 Core 2WD and 2.0 High 2WD, all using a SkyActiv-Drive automatic with Sport mode.

Used choices are not especially plentiful right now, with examples listed from RM58,800 to RM65,800, covering 2018 to 2020 cars with mileage between 71,819 km and 82,966 km. The CX-3’s three-year value retention is 69.8%, so it does hold a fair chunk of its original price. JPJ registrations total 10,496 units since 2015, so it is established in Malaysia, but shoppers should still compare year, mileage and variant carefully, especially as stock can be limited.

Price guide

Used Mazda CX-3 prices by year

Asking prices for the Mazda CX-3 by model year, from recent listings here and across the wider Malaysian used-car market. Condition, mileage and variant move individual cars within these ranges.

Year	Generation	Asking price range	Typical
2024	DK Facelift	RM67,990 – RM89,300	RM78,645
2023	DK Facelift	RM66,700 – RM116,000	RM74,650
2022	DK Facelift	RM64,850 – RM78,500	RM67,700
2021	DK Facelift	RM68,800 – RM91,000	RM72,800
2020	DK Facelift	RM63,800 – RM78,800	RM66,999
2019	DK Facelift	RM54,800 – RM64,800	RM58,300
2018	DK Facelift	RM39,850 – RM81,500	RM51,800
2017	DK	RM38,800 – RM67,600	RM47,000
2016	DK	RM35,800 – RM54,800	RM41,800

Based on 120 recent asking prices. Across Malaysia, 162 Mazda CX-3 are listed for sale right now, median asking RM49,800. See recently sold Mazda CX-3 prices.

Variants & generations

Which used Mazda CX-3 should you buy

Used CX-3 shopping in Malaysia centres on the DK model line: the original DK launched in 2015, while the 2018 DK Facelift is the better default because the cars currently listed are facelift-era SKYACTIV GVC units from 2018 to 2020.

DK Facelift (2018-on): prioritise this over the 2015 DK if condition and mileage are close, as it is the newer version and remains the current CX-3 line in Malaysia.
SKYACTIV GVC: this is the used trim currently in stock, with two examples showing mileage in the low-70,000 km to low-80,000 km range.
1.5 Core: this current entry variant suits buyers who want the lowest-running-cost CX-3 layout, but it gives up engine capacity against the 2.0-litre versions.
2.0 Core 2WD and 2.0 High 2WD: the 2.0 Core is the sensible step up for performance, while the 2.0 High is the trim to target if you want the highest factory specification.
Bottom-line pick: buy a 2018-on DK Facelift, ideally a well-kept SKYACTIV GVC or 2.0 High 2WD, because it combines the newer body update, the stronger engine choice and the best used-market relevance.

Before you commit

What to check when buying a used Mazda CX-3

The Mazda CX-3 is a DK-generation B-segment SUV in Malaysia, and used examples from 2018 onward are the DK Facelift with SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission and G-Vectoring Control on GVC-badged cars.

Service history: Check for a complete Mazda workshop or specialist service trail, because the Skyactiv-G engine and SkyActiv-Drive automatic require the correct fluids, scheduled spark plugs, coolant and brake fluid changes.
i-Stop battery: Some owners report i-Stop warning messages and stop-start faults when the EFB battery or charging system is weak, so confirm the battery type, battery age and alternator output during inspection.
Infotainment: Some CX-3 owners report MZD Connect touchscreen ghost-touch behaviour and reverse camera glitches, so test the screen, commander knob, Bluetooth, camera and all steering-wheel buttons with the engine running.
Suspension and tyres: Listen for front-end knocks over rough roads and check damper leaks, lower-arm bushes, anti-roll-bar links and uneven tyre wear, because worn suspension parts are easy to feel on the CX-3’s short wheelbase.
Flood, accident and mileage: Inspect the spare-wheel well, seat rails, carpets, headlamps, radiator support, boot floor and door shuts for water marks, silt, overspray, panel gaps and replaced labels, then match the odometer reading with service invoices, inspection reports and tyre dates.
Variant and trim: Verify the registration card, VIN plate and Mazda Malaysia brochure specification against the car’s badges, lighting, wheels, safety kit and cabin trim, because CX-3 equipment changed across the DK and DK Facelift years.

Owning one

Service & ownership costs

The Mazda CX-3 uses Mazda’s fixed mileage-and-time service schedule, so a used unit should have a stamped service history with regular engine oil, filter and fluid changes. Servicing costs sit above basic local-brand SUVs but remain manageable for a Japanese B-segment SUV, while Skyactiv engine and transmission consumables are commonly available through Mazda dealers and independent specialists.

Fuel economy is generally good on steady highway runs and less efficient in urban stop-start driving, especially for the 2.0-litre petrol versions. Insurance costs are moderate for the class and depend on insured value, no-claim discount and selected add-ons, while common service parts are easy to source and some body trim or cabin parts may need to be ordered.

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FAQ

Used Mazda CX-3: your questions answered

Is the Mazda CX-3 reliable as a used buy in Malaysia?

The CX-3 uses Mazda’s DK platform and a SkyActiv-Drive automatic gearbox, and the facelifted DK model has been sold in Malaysia since 2018. A full service history matters more than mileage alone, because most used examples now sit outside the earliest factory-warranty period.

Which Mazda CX-3 version should I buy?

The 2018-on DK Facelift is the safer pick because it brought the updated Malaysian-market package and G-Vectoring Control on listed SKYACTIV GVC cars. Current Malaysian variants comprise 1.5 Core, 2.0 Core 2WD and 2.0 High 2WD, all using a SkyActiv-Drive automatic with Sport mode.

Is the Mazda CX-3 cheap to service?

The CX-3 is a B-segment SUV, so its tyres, brakes and routine wear items are generally smaller than those on a C-segment SUV. Check for proof of scheduled servicing, gearbox fluid maintenance and genuine or equivalent-quality parts before comparing any car by asking price.

Does the Mazda CX-3 hold its value well?

The CX-3 has a relatively small Malaysian parc, with 10,496 JPJ registrations since 2015, so clean cars with good histories can be easier to judge individually than by badge reputation alone. For current market value, use the asking-prices-by-year table shown on this page rather than a single advertised car.

What should I inspect before buying a used Mazda CX-3?

Check the front suspension, steering, brakes, tyres, air-conditioning and infotainment screen during a test drive, because these areas show age and urban-use wear clearly. Confirm that the body panels, windscreen, lamps and sensors match the car’s year and trim, especially on 2018 to 2020 used examples.

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