# Mazda 3 batteries

> We stock 9 batteries that fit the Mazda 3 across its 9 generations (1999-2025), from 45 to 95 Ah, with cold cranking between 330 and 830 A and prices starting at 47.60 € including VAT.

## Mazda 3 generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hatchback | 2018–2025 | hatchback | 16 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-hatchback-bp |
| 3 Saloon IV | 2018–2025 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-saloon-bp |
| 3 Hatchback Van | 2015–2016 | van | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-hatchback-van-bm |
| 3 III | 2013–2019 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-bm-bn |
| 3 Saloon III | 2013–2019 | berlina | 11 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-saloon-bm_-bn |
| 3 II | 2008–2014 | berlina | 23 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-bl |
| 3 Saloon II | 2008–2014 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-saloon-bl |
| 3 I | 2003–2009 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-bk |
| 3 Saloon I | 1999–2009 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/mazda/3-saloon-bk |

## Best-selling batteries for the Mazda 3

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 96,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g7-12v-95ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta B32 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 47,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b32-12v-45ah-330a |
| Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |
| Car battery Varta E23 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB | 12 | 65 | 650 | EFB | 110,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n65-12v-65ah-650a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N85 12V 85Ah 800A EFB | 12 | 85 | 800 | EFB | 127,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n85-12v-85ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d47-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta B31 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 47,60 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b31-12v-45ah-330a |

## How to know which battery your Mazda 3 takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

## Start-Stop: which battery your 3 needs

Start-Stop on the modern 3 changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Mazda 3 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 9 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 95 Ah and 330 to 830 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A, Car battery Varta B32 12V 45Ah 330A, Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Mazda 3 battery cost?
Between 47.60 € and 127.30 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my 3 is?
By the registration year: 3 Hatchback (2018-2025); 3 Saloon IV (2018-2025); 3 Hatchback Van (2015-2016); 3 III (2013-2019); 3 Saloon III (2013-2019); 3 II (2008-2014). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a Mazda 3 battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-10-23 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mazda/3