MAZDA Mazda3
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2005 MAZDA Mazda3 Z6/LF-DE (BK)
BK / Z6, LF-DE, MZR2.0, MZR1.6 / 2005 Mazda3 BK was offered with multiple inline-4 engines, varying by market: 1.6L (MZR Z6, LF-DE), 2.0L (MZR LF-DE), and 2.3L in select regions. Gasoline engines only.
2006 MAZDA Mazda3 ZJ-VE/LF-DE (BK)
BK / ZJ-VE, LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR-CD / Various 1.6L to 2.3L inline-4 petrol engines and a 2.0L diesel (Europe). Petrol engines include ZJ-VE 1.6L, LF-DE 2.0L, L3-VE 2.3L; diesel MZR-CD 2.0L available in selected markets.
2007 MAZDA Mazda3 LF-DE/L3-VE (BK)
BK / LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR 2.0L, Z6, MZR 2.3L (MZR DISI Turbo in some markets) / 2007 Mazda3 BK was offered globally with 1.6L, 2.0L, and 2.3L inline-4 petrol engines; diesel variants (Z6) in Europe; engine outputs and options vary by market.
2009 MAZDA Mazda3 LF-DE/ZJ-VE (BK)
BK / LF-DE, ZJ-VE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L / 2009 Mazda3 BK featured inline-4 engines with varying displacements: 1.6L (mostly Europe/Asia), 2.0L and 2.3L engines (North America and select markets). Engine codes include LF-DE (2.0L SOHC), ZJ-VE (2.0L DOHC), and L3-VE (2.3L DOHC). Power output varied by market; typical range 105-160 hp.
2010 MAZDA Mazda3 Z6/LF-DE (BK)
BK / Z6, LF-DE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L, ZJ-VE / 1.6L, 2.0L, and 2.3L inline-4 gasoline engines varying by region; includes Z6 in Asia, LF-DE in Japan, MZR engines in North America and Europe.
2013 MAZDA Mazda3 Z6/LF-VE (BK)
BK / Z6, LF-VE, MZR 2.0 / Main global engines included the 2.0L Z6 petrol, 2.0L LF-VE petrol (later revisions used in some markets), and 2.3L MZR petrol in select regions. Diesel variants (e.g., 1.6L MZ-CD) were available in Europe but limited in other markets.
2015 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/PE-VDS (BM/BN)
BM/BN / PE-VPS, PE-VDS, PE-VPR, S5-DPTS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 / Available engines include Skyactiv-G 2.0L and 2.5L I4 petrol engines with direct injection and timing chain; Skyactiv-D 1.5L and 2.2L diesel engines in some markets. Petrol engines generally have DOHC, dual variable valve timing. Diesel engines feature variable geometry turbochargers.
2016 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/S5-DPTS (BM/BN)
BM/BN / PE-VPS, S5-DPTS, SkyActiv-G 2.0, SkyActiv-G 2.5, SkyActiv-D 1.5 / Multiple engines globally: 2.0L SkyActiv-G inline-4 (PE-VPS), 2.5L SkyActiv-G inline-4, and 1.5L SkyActiv-D diesel (S5-DPTS) mainly in Europe and some markets.
2017 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/PY-VPS (BM/BN)
BM/BN / PE-VPS, PY-VPS, S5-DPTS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 / 2017 Mazda3 was offered with various SKYACTIV gasoline engines globally including the 2.0L PE-VPS (commonly in Japanese/Asian markets), 2.5L PY-VPS (North America, Australia), and a 1.5L SKYACTIV-G (outside US but less common). Diesel S5-DPTS engine offered in some European markets.
2018 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (BM/BN)
BM/BN / PE-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.8 / Multiple engines including 2.0L and 2.5L SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines, and 1.5L or 1.8L SKYACTIV-D diesel engines depending on market.
2021 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/PY-VPS (BP)
BP / PE-VPS, PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, P5-VPS / Available with multiple Skyactiv-G petrol and Skyactiv-X mild-hybrid engines; 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L inline-4 variations with power ranging approx. 110-186 hp depending on market and engine variant.
2022 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/PY-VPS (BP/BN)
BP/BN / PE-VPS, PY-VPS, S5-DPTS (Diesel, limited markets) / 2.0L Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated inline-4, 2.5L Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated inline-4, and 1.8L Skyactiv-D diesel inline-4 available in select markets
2023 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/PY-VPS (BP)
BP / PE-VPS, PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid / Multiple powertrains including SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and 2.5L naturally aspirated engines, and SKYACTIV-X 2.0L mild-hybrid system available in select markets.
2025 MAZDA Mazda3 PY-VPS/PY-VDS (BP)
BP / PY-VPS, PY-VDS, P5-VPS, P5-VDS, SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid / The 2025 Mazda3 continues offering Skyactiv-G 2.0L and 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-4 petrol engines alongside the Skyactiv-X 2.0L mild hybrid petrol engine, with availability varying by regional market.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | technical-profile | Z6, LF-DE, MZR2.0, MZR1.6 | 1598 cc to 2261 cc | Multipoint fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | ZJ-VE, LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR-CD | 1598cc to 2300cc | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR 2.0L, Z6, MZR 2.3L (MZR DISI Turbo in some markets) | 1598 cc, 1999 cc, 2261 cc | Electronic Fuel Injection (multi-point EFI for gasoline engines) |
| 2009 | technical-profile | LF-DE, ZJ-VE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L | 1.6L to 2.3L inline-4 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | Z6, LF-DE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L, ZJ-VE | 1598 cc to 2260 cc depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2013 | technical-profile | Z6, LF-VE, MZR 2.0 | 1998 cc (Z6 / LF-VE), 2260 cc (MZR 2.3) | Multipoint fuel injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, PE-VDS, PE-VPR, S5-DPTS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 | 1998 cc (2.0L), 2488 cc (2.5L), 1498 cc (1.5L diesel), 2188 cc (2.2L diesel) | Direct fuel injection for petrol engines; common rail direct injection for diesels |
| 2016 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, S5-DPTS, SkyActiv-G 2.0, SkyActiv-G 2.5, SkyActiv-D 1.5 | 1998 cc (2.0L) / 2488 cc (2.5L) / 1498 cc (1.5L diesel) | Direct fuel injection (SkyActiv-G), common-rail direct injection (SkyActiv-D diesel) |
| 2017 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, S5-DPTS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | 1.5L to 2.5L inline-4 | Direct injection with Skyactiv technology |
| 2018 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.8 | 1998 cc (2.0L), 2488 cc (2.5L), 1498 cc (1.5L diesel), 1756 cc (1.8L diesel) | Direct injection SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines; Common-rail diesel injection for SKYACTIV-D |
| 2021 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, P5-VPS | 1.5L / 2.0L / 2.5L inline-4 | Direct injection Skyactiv-G / Skyactiv-X (compression ignition gasoline) |
| 2022 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, S5-DPTS (Diesel, limited markets) | 1998 cc (2.0L), 2488 cc (2.5L), 1756 cc (1.8L Diesel) | Direct injection with multi-port in some markets |
| 2023 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid | 1998cc (2.0L), 2488cc (2.5L), 1998cc (SKYACTIV-X) | Direct injection (GDI) with some markets using multi-port injection |
| 2025 | technical-profile | PY-VPS, PY-VDS, P5-VPS, P5-VDS, SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid | 1998 cc - 2488 cc | Direct injection with Skyactiv combustion technology |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Z6, LF-DE, MZR2.0, MZR1.6 | SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20 (refer to market-specific manual) | Approximately 4.3 liters (service-fill including filter) depending on engine | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent |
| 2006 | ZJ-VE, LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR-CD | API SM or later, SAE 5W-30 for normal conditions | Approximately 4.3 liters (including filter) for 2.0L engines; varies slightly by engine; service-fill including filter change | Use Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent for automatics |
| 2007 | LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR 2.0L, Z6, MZR 2.3L (MZR DISI Turbo in some markets) | SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher, OEM approved synthetic oils recommended | Approximately 4.3 L (service-fill, includes filter change) for 2.0L MZR engines; consult specific market manual for exact figure | Mazda Genuine ATF M-III (automatic); manual gearbox specific Mazda oil (consult manual) |
| 2009 | LF-DE, ZJ-VE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L | 5W-30 (dexos or API-certified) | Approx. 4.5L including filter for 2.0L engines; varies slightly by engine. Service-fill including oil filter change. | Mazda ATF M5 or Dexron III for automatic; manual uses specific gear oil per service manual |
| 2010 | Z6, LF-DE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L, ZJ-VE | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30, API SM or higher, conforming to manufacturer specs | Approximately 4.3 liters (service fill, including oil filter change) for 2.0L engines; capacity varies slightly by engine variant | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent meeting Mazda specs |
| 2013 | Z6, LF-VE, MZR 2.0 | SAE 5W-30 API SM or higher, synthetic recommended | Approximately 4.3 L including filter; service-fill with filter change | DEXRON II or equivalent ATF for automatic |
| 2015 | PE-VPS, PE-VDS, PE-VPR, S5-DPTS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 | API SN or higher, 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil recommended (market dependent) | Approximately 4.5 liters service-fill including filter change for gasoline engines; exact capacity depends on engine code and market | Mazda genuine ATF FZ (automatic); Manual often uses SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil |
| 2016 | PE-VPS, S5-DPTS, SkyActiv-G 2.0, SkyActiv-G 2.5, SkyActiv-D 1.5 | API SN or higher, 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic (market dependent) | Approx. 4.5 L - includes service-fill; replace oil filter with every oil change | Mazda M-V or equivalent synthetic ATF for automatic; manual uses API GL-4 75W-90 gear oil |
| 2017 | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, S5-DPTS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic recommended | Approx. 4.4 liters (service-fill, including filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ for automatic, manual uses specified gear oil |
| 2018 | PE-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 1.8 | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Mazda Genuine Oil or equivalent standard, consult specific market guidelines | Approx. 4.2 liters including filter, service-fill volume, depends on engine variant | Mazda Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent, check specific vehicle requirements |
| 2021 | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, P5-VPS | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic recommended; refer to market-specific manuals | Approx. 4.2 liters service fill including filter (check regional manuals) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent |
| 2022 | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, S5-DPTS (Diesel, limited markets) | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic | 4.5 liters (service fill, includes filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent |
| 2023 | PE-VPS, PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | Approx. 4.4 L service fill with filter change for 2.5L; varies slightly with engine variant and market | Mazda genuine ATF or equivalent Dexron VI for automatic |
| 2025 | PY-VPS, PY-VDS, P5-VPS, P5-VDS, SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid | SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil meeting Mazda Original Oil or API SN+ / SP | Approximately 4.5 liters (service-fill), includes Oil Filter replacement | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ (automatic transmissions) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: Z6, LF-DE, MZR2.0, MZR1.6, ZJ-VE, L3-VE, MZR-CD, MZR 2.0L, MZR 2.3L (MZR DISI Turbo in some markets), MZR 2.3L, LF-VE, MZR 2.0
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual available, market dependent, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic depending on market, Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent, 5-speed manual (standard on many variants), 4 or 5-speed automatic transmission (market dependent), Use Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent for automatics, 5-speed manual (varies by market and trim), 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic (market dependent)
- Tire sizes: 195/60R15, 205/50R16, 205/55R16, 215/45R17, 215/45R18, 195/65R15, 205/60R16, 225/40R18, varies by trim and market, 205/50R17 (varies by market and trim)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20 (refer to market-specific manual) / API SM or later, SAE 5W-30 for normal conditions / SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher, OEM approved synthetic oils recommended / 5W-30 (dexos or API-certified)
- Transmission fluid: Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent / Use Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent for automatics / Mazda Genuine ATF M-III (automatic); manual gearbox specific Mazda oil (consult manual) / Mazda ATF M5 or Dexron III for automatic; manual uses specific gear oil per service manual
- Coolant: Around 6.0 liters / Approx. 6.2 liters / Approximately 6.5 L / Approx. 6.5L
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market and brake system / DOT3 or DOT4 recommended / DOT 3 or DOT 4 (clean brake fluid recommended) / DOT 3 or DOT 4
Known problems
- Premature rusting in some climates
- Throttle position sensor wear
- Suspension bushing wear
- Ignition coil failures
- Premature rear brake wear
- Suspension bush noise
- Premature rear bearing wear
- Active grille grille rattles
- Throttle body carbon buildup
- Timing chain tensioner noise on 2.3L engines
- Rear suspension bushing wear
- Clutch wear on manual transmissions