2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, AWD, Jet Black Mica
A sedan with an attitude and an interior that's quietly slumming it.
About me: In a row full of SUVs, I'm the one for people who still love to drive. Don't let the sensible sedan shape fool you, the 2.5 Turbo hides real power under the hood, and with all wheel drive putting it down, I'm quick in a way that catches people off guard. But the secret is the inside: Mazda builds a cabin that feels like it wandered out of a luxury showroom, with materials and a quietness that have no business at this price. Add genuinely sharp handling, efficient cruising at thirty two on the highway, and a deep Jet Black Mica finish, and you've got a car that's fun, refined, and refreshingly not another crossover.
Looking for: A driver, not a passenger. Someone who misses the days when cars were fun, an enthusiast who needs all season AWD traction, or anyone who wants near luxury feel and real performance without the luxury badge markup.
Green flags: The turbocharged engine and the surprising pace it delivers, all wheel drive grip for confidence in any weather, an upscale cabin that feels far above its price, genuinely engaging handling, and efficient highway manners for the daily drive.
Quick, refined, and proudly not an SUV. Come remember why driving is fun.
Used 2021 MazdaMazda3 2.5 Turbo Sedan
- Exterior Color
- Jet Black Mica
- Interior Color
- Black
- Odometer
- 65,121 miles
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- I4
- VIN
- JM1BPBAY2M1312163
- Stock Number
- 96694A
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Included Packages & Accessories
- 12 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Heads-Up Display
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: MAZDA CONNECT
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Power moonroof
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Speed control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated front seats
- Heated Front Sport Seats
- Leatherette Seat Trim
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" x 7J Black Finish Alloy
- Rain sensing wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
Standard Specifications
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- Adaptive cruise control
- Audio System Premium Brand Speakers: Bose
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Audio system memory card slot
- Auxilliary transmission cooler
- Black aluminum rims
- Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
- Braking Assist
- Bucket front seats
- Climate Controlled : Driver and passenger heated
- Compass
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Daytime running lights
- Driver and passenger knee airbags
- Driver seat memory
- Driver's side electrochromatic auto-dimming mirrors
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual reverse tilt mirrors
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
- Express open/close glass sunroof
- External temperature display
- Fold forward seatback rear seats
- Front Ventilated disc brakes
- Front reading lights
- Fuel Consumption: City: 23 mpg
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 32 mpg
- Heated driver mirror
- Heated passenger mirror
- Heated steering wheel
- Intercooled Turbo
- Leather steering wheel trim
- Leather/metal-look shift knob trim
- Leatherette seat upholstery
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 6.9 s
- 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 power door locks
- Side airbag
- SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite Radio
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
- Stability control
- Surround Audio
- Tachometer
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Total Number of Speakers: 12
- Transmission gear shifting controls on steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Turn signal in mirrors
- 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.
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