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Used Mazda Mazda6: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mazda Mazda6 from 2010 to 2021, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $20,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2013, 2015–2021. Look harder at or skip 2014.
2014–2021 Mazda Mazda6
A stylish midsize sedan with sharp, engaging handling and a four-cylinder engine.
Years to target: 2015–2021. Look harder at or skip: 2014. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $11,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2015 | $12,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2016 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $14,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $15,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2019 | $17,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $18,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $20,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2014: owner complaints spike (137, mostly the electrical system).
- Rear headroom is limited, road noise is noticeable, and production ended after 2021.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Touring: it adds blind-spot monitoring, leatherette and heated seats over the Sport. CarPlay arrived around 2018, and Grand Touring trims from 2018 get the strong turbo engine.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2018, optional from 2014.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2018, optional from 2014.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2018.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2017 · $14,500
- Honda Accord 2016–2017 · $14,500–$16,000
- Toyota Corolla 2017–2019 · $14,500–$17,000
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2010–2013 Mazda Mazda6
A midsize sedan with sharp handling and an available manual transmission.
Years to target: 2010–2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~160,000 |
| 2011 | $5,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~150,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $6,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
Worth knowing
- Rust and dated interior quality are common concerns.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the i Touring or Touring Plus: they add alloys, a power driver seat and more features, and the Touring Plus adds a sunroof and blind-spot monitoring.
On the test drive
Check the rear wheel wells for rust. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Ford Fusion 2010–2012 · $5,000–$6,000
- Lincoln MKZ 2010 · $6,000
- Subaru Legacy 2010 · $6,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.