Mazda 3 engine — 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) price snapshot
- Low
- $572
- Average
- $1,180
- High
- $4,650
Trim-specific price guide
Mazda 3 Engine — 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) prices
Pricing for the 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) variant of the Mazda 3 engine, aggregated from 84 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 engine (2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated)) costs $572 to $4,650, with a median asking price of $870. Based on 84 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,087
Grade B (good)$818
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$646–$2,75031 listings
Grade BStandard used$572–$1,60038 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$800–$4,65015 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $646–$2,750 | 31 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $572–$1,600 | 38 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $800–$4,650 | 15 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,087
Grade B$818
Ungraded$1,400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $572–$4,650 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) variant of the Mazda 3 engine, based on 84 priced listings across 2 model years (2021, 2022). Its $870 median is 28% below the Mazda 3 engine overall median of $1,206.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Mazda 3 engine variants
2.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Japan built (VIN J, 1st digit)
3 yrs$700$300 – $1,4182.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)
3 yrs$663$250 – $1,5002.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)
3 yrs$1,760$450 – $2,8002.5L, VIN L (8th digit)
2 yrs$1,099$204 – $2,1002.5L, VIN M (8th digit)
2 yrs$1,200$400 – $2,1132.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit)
4 yrs$1,775$2 – $2,4552.5L, VIN Y (8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$1,700$1,050 – $3,093VIN M (8th digit, naturally aspirated), cylinder deactivation
1 yr$2,000$475 – $2,800VIN M (8th digit, naturally aspirated), w/o cylinder deactivation
1 yr$677$375 – $1,500Common questions
Mazda 3 engine (2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated)) FAQ
How much is a used Mazda 3 engine (2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated))?
Based on 84 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Mazda 3 engine in the 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) variant lists between $572 and $4,650, with a median asking price of $870.
Which Mazda 3 years use the 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) engine?
The 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) variant appears in model years 2021, 2022. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,087, Grade B has a median of $818. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.