2016 Mazda 3 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $1,112
- High
- $2,960
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Mazda 3 Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Mazda 3, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Mazda 3 engine
A used 2016 Mazda 3 engine costs between $250 and $2,960, with a median of $785 from 140 salvage yard listings.
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used 2016 Mazda 3 engine costs $250 to $2,960, with a median asking price of $785. Based on 140 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2018 (7 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$831
Grade B (good)$532
Grade C (fair)$1,100
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$250–$2,960106 listings
Grade BStandard used$250–$2,08621 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,100–$1,1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$2,00011 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $250–$2,960 | 106 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $250–$2,086 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,100–$1,100 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$2,000 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$831
Grade B$532
Grade C$1,100
Ungraded$500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$2,960 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Mazda 3 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $785
- 2016 Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,735–$3,785
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
2.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)47 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$660$276 – $2,200
2.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Japan built (VIN J, 1st digit)45 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$530$250 – $2,250
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Mazda 3 compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 140 with posted prices. Its $785 median is 27% below the Mazda 3 guide's $1,072 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Mazda 3 engine cost in other years?
2023150 listings$1,408$375 – $2,8002022147 listings$1,600$572 – $4,6502021148 listings$1,638$572 – $4,6502020148 listings$1,208$350 – $2,4002019119 listings$995$204 – $2,4552018150 listingsCompatible$785$250 – $2,9602017150 listingsCompatible$785$250 – $2,7142015150 listingsCompatible$650$230 – $2,450
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Common questions
2016 Mazda 3 engine FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Mazda 3 engine?
Based on 140 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mazda 3 engine lists between $250 and $2,960, with a median asking price of $785.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Mazda 3 engine?
Using a used part, a 2016 Mazda 3 engine replacement typically runs $1,735–$3,785 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $785, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2016 Mazda 3 engine fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Mazda 3 engine also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2016 Mazda 3 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Mazda 3 engine — median $785, from 140 listings.