Elevate your daily drive with this 2022 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, a sleek compact sedan finished in a refined design and thoughtfully equipped for comfort and convenience. Located in Salem, VA, this Mazda Mazda3 arrives with low mileage-29,877 miles-reflecting careful ownership and plenty of life ahead. Under the hood is a responsive 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with front-wheel drive, delivering smooth acceleration and confident handling for urban commutes and weekend trips alike.
Inside, the Preferred trim features premium leather seats that provide both comfort and style, while automatic climate control keeps the cabin at an ideal temperature without constant adjustment. Remote start adds convenience on chilly mornings or hot afternoons, allowing you to prepare the interior before you step in. Safety and awareness features include a Blind Spot Monitor to assist with lane changes and a Back-Up Camera to help with parking and reversing maneuvers.
This Mazda Mazda3 blends modern technology, refined interior touches, and a sporty driving character in a compact package. With its low mileage and well-appointed Preferred features, its an excellent choice for buyers seeking a reliable, comfortable, and stylish sedan in the Salem, VA area. Contact us to schedule a test drive and experience this Mazda Mazda3 firsthand.
Used 2022 MazdaMazda3 Preferred
- Exterior Color
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Interior Color
- Black
- Odometer
- 29,877 miles
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 16V GDI DOHC
- VIN
- 3MZBPACL8NM314772
- Stock Number
- SFP11481B
Included Packages & Accessories
- Cruise Control Adaptive
- Moonroof Power Glass
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Headlights LED
- Driver Attention Alert System
- Pre-Collision Warning System Audible Warning
- Pre-Collision Warning System Visual Warning
- Blind Spot Sensor
- Cross Traffic Alert Rear
- Airbags - Front - Knee
- Lane Deviation Sensors
- Air Conditioning - Front - Automatic Climate Control
- Air Conditioning - Front - Sun Sensor Climate Control
- Memorized Settings Includes Driver Seat
- Memorized Settings Includes Exterior Mirrors
- Air Conditioning - Front - Dual Zones
- Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
- Windows Front Wipers: Rain Sensing
- Windows Front Wipers: Speed Sensitive
- Engine Push-Button Start
- Driver Seat Heated
- Headlights Automatic High Beam Dimmer
- Passenger Seat Heated
- Daytime Running Lights LED
- Tail And Brake Lights LED
- Airbags - Front - Side
- Airbags - Front - Side Curtain
- Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain
- Interior Aluminum Accents
- Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function
- Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition
- Power Steering Speed-Proportional
- ABS Brakes (4-Wheel)
- Power Windows: With Safety Reverse
- Audio Auxiliary Input: IPod/IPhone Integration
- Audio Auxiliary Input: USB
- Seats Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Auto-Lock
- Cornering Brake Control
- Emergency Braking Preparation
- Power Door Locks Anti-Lockout Feature
- Windows Humidity/Dewpoint Sensors
- Exterior Mirrors Power
- Electronic Parking Brake Auto Off
- Rear Seats 60-40 Split Bench
- Exterior Entry Lights Security Approach Lamps
- Mirror Color Body-Color
- Air Conditioning - Air Filtration
- Floor Mat Material Carpet
- Memorized Settings Number Of Drivers: 2
- Security Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Windows Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
- Windows Rear Defogger
- Drivetrain Drive Mode Selector
- Braking assist hill start assist
- Airbags - Front - Dual
- Exterior Mirrors Integrated Turn Signals
- Power Brakes
- Rear Seats Split Folding
- Security Engine Immobilizer
- Front 12V Power Outlet(s)
- Rear Seats Rear Heat: Vents
- Steering Wheel Tilt And Telescopic
- Child Seat Anchors LATCH System
Detailed Specifications
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep Radio
- Adaptive cruise control
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Audio system memory card slot
- Automatic front air conditioning
- Auxilliary transmission cooler
- Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
- Braking Assist
- Bucket front seats
- Cargo area light
- Climate Controlled : Driver and passenger heated
- Compass
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Daytime running lights
- Driver and passenger knee airbags
- Driver seat memory
- Dual front air conditioning zones
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual reverse tilt mirrors
- Express open/close glass sunroof
- External temperature display
- Fold forward seatback rear seats
- Front Ventilated disc brakes
- Front reading lights
- Fuel Consumption: City: 26 mpg
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 35 mpg
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Interior air filtration
- Leather steering wheel trim
- Leather/metal-look shift knob trim
- Leatherette seat upholstery
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 7.5 s
- Max cargo capacity: 13 cu.ft.
- Mazda Connected Services (3-year complimentary trial included)
- Memorized Settings for 2 drivers
- Memorized Settings including door mirror(s)
- Metal-look dash trim
- Passenger Airbag
- Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Trim
- Piano black center console trim
- Power remote trunk release
- Power remote w/tilt down driver mirror adjustment
- Power remote w/tilt down passenger mirror adjustment
- Power windows
- Privacy glass: Light
- Radio Data System
- Rear bench
- Rear seats center armrest
- Remote activated exterior entry lights
- Remote power door locks
- Side airbag
- Silver aluminum rims
- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Stability control
- Suspension class: Regular
- Tachometer
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific
- Total Number of Speakers: 8
- Trip computer
- Turn signal in mirrors
- Vehicle Emissions: LEV3-SULEV30
- Video Monitor Location: Front
- Wheel Diameter: 18
- Wheel Width: 7
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
The New York Strip of Hatchbacks
By Oliver on 1/3/2026 1:17:45 AM
My personal Mazda3 has been a great car. It rewards the driver with whatever task is requested of it. Whether you wish to take a long road trip and care for fuel efficiency with decent, albeit it not class leading, cargo capacity or whether you want something a cut above for a backroad blast, the Mazda3 does better than comparable rivals. Some of the highlights of this car include the fit, feel, and glamor of the cabin. I have spent lots of times in vehicles with MSRPs 2-3X that of the Mazda3 and even bouncing between the cars, I can say that I don't feel like the Mazda3 is missing much. The AWD system is HUGE in the winter and is happy to make you feel like a rally legend or just add to your confidence. Another plus is that I have had 0 issues within the last 24,000 miles, electrical, technological, or mechanical. The low lights of this car include the 2.5 NA engine, which takes forever to warm up and feels like let down compared to the rest of the upscaled experience of this car. This can be fixed by splurging for the turbo but fuel economy and reliability take a hit there so be weary. Additionally, immediately buy protective film for the gauge cluster and the center console area to prevent horrific piano black scratches. Even if you already have the car and there are scratches, buying these covers will make it look like new again so highly recommend as a word to the wise. Finally is space. This car trades space for noise isolation and design, so make sure you can live with the tightish backseats and mediocre cargo capacity. Either wya, great car with a mediocre but reliable and fuel efficient engine with an interior to rival the Germans' for $30k. If you can live with the size of the car, definitely a worthy buy, especially for a practical, money conscious enthusiast. - 5.0
Great car
By Icuwaiting on 12/16/2025 8:43:50 AM
I love this car. It has great features. A lot of features that even your luxury cars don’t have. Runs great ,lots of space in front and back. The interior sound stays within the car that I love. I’ve actually used this car for a work vehicle for a commercial business where I’ve put lots of equipment in and out of the car trunk and back seat. It has really held up. - 5.0
The best choice for me - five times running.
By Rich J on 8/17/2025 11:45:07 PM
2023 Mazda 3 AWD Turbo hatchback I'm currently on my fifth Mazda and truly enjoying the driving experience. It all started with a 2009 Mazda 3 sedan. I then fell in love with my 2015 Mazda 3 GT hatchback, and loved my 2018 GT hatchback even more. I eventuallty traded up to a 2021 AWD Turbo hatchback, and now driving a 2023 hatchback with that same trim level. During that time I've learned that not everyone will appreciate the Mazda driving experience. Some people just want a vehicle that goes from Point A to Point B, and that's OK. But if you want to enjoy the driving experience of gettting from A to B, then you need to test drive a Mazda. If you currently drive a Mazda, then you probably understand what I mean. Like some of you, I've had a lot of cars from a lot of different brands, and one thing I've learned is that every vehicle is a compromise, a series of trade-offs on some level. Is the Mazda 3 a perfect car? Honestly, no. But then, there is no "perfect" car. Are there some things I'd like to see improved, sure. I could have picked a lot of other cars, but the Mazda 3 offers a lot of value for my money. It checks all of the boxes that are truly important to me, and I honestly can't see myself in anything other than a Mazda 3 as a daily driver.