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1996 MAZDA MX-5 B6ZE(RS)/BP-ZE (NA)
NA / B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE / 1996 Mazda MX-5 NA featured two main engines: a 1.6L B6ZE(RS) DOHC inline-4 primarily in Japan and some markets; and a 1.8L BP-ZE DOHC inline-4 for North America, Europe, and Australia.
1997 MAZDA MX-5 B6ZE(RS)/BP-ZE (NA)
NA / B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE / 1997 MX-5 NA used the B6ZE(RS) 1.6L inline-4 mostly in Japan until mid-1997; from late 1997 and globally the 1.8L BP-ZE I4 was standard.
1999 MAZDA MX-5 BP-ZE/BP-4W (NB)
NB / BP-ZE, BP-4W, B6ZE(RS) / 1.6L inline-4 and 1.8L inline-4 DOHC 16-valve engines across markets
2001 MAZDA MX-5 BP-ZE/B6ZE(RS) (NB)
NB / BP-ZE, B6ZE(RS), B6ZE(RS) Turbo (limited market) / 1.6L and 1.8L DOHC inline-4 naturally aspirated engines predominantly; 1.8L turbocharged in limited markets
2002 MAZDA MX-5 BP-ZE/BP-4W (NB)
NB / BP-ZE, BP-4W / 1.8L inline-4 DOHC 16-valve naturally aspirated engine, varying slightly by market
2003 MAZDA MX-5 BP-ZE/BP-4W (NB)
NB / BP-ZE, BP-4W / 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, used in most global markets with regional variations in tuning and emissions.
2005 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/L3-VE (NC)
NC / LF-VE, L3-VE / 1.8L inline-4 (LF-VE) and 2.0L inline-4 (L3-VE) DOHC 16-valve engines available depending on market.
2006 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/MZR 2.0L I4 (NC)
NC / LF-VE, MZR 2.0L I4 / 2.0L DOHC inline-4, variable valve timing (VVT), EFI
2007 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/MZR 2.0L (NC)
NC / LF-VE, MZR 2.0L, 1.8L (Market-dependent) / Naturally aspirated inline-4 engines; primarily 2.0L LF-VE (MZR) and 1.8L variant in some markets.
2008 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/KL-VE (NC)
NC / LF-VE, KL-VE / The 2008 Mazda MX-5 NC generation mainly used 2.0L and 1.8L inline-4 gasoline engines with variable valve timing (VVT). Japan and Europe typically had the 1.8L LF-VE, while North America and some markets featured the 2.0L KL-VE engine.
2009 MAZDA MX-5 LF-DE/LF-VE (NC)
NC / LF-DE, LF-VE, MZR1.8 / Third-generation MX-5 (NC) in 2009 offered with 1.8L and 2.0L inline-4 engines, naturally aspirated. Engine options varied by market: 1.8L LF-DE/ LF-VE found in most markets, 2.0L MZR1.8 in select regions and power outputs varied slightly.
2010 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/MZR 2.0L I4 (NC)
NC / LF-VE, MZR 2.0L I4, PE-VPS (Japan 1.8L) / Main global engine is the 2.0L DOHC inline-4 LF-VE producing approx. 158 hp and 135 lb-ft torque; Japan market also offered a 1.8L PE-VPS engine variant with slightly lower output.
2012 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/MZR 2.0L (NC)
NC / LF-VE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 1.8L / 2.0L inline-4 (LF-VE) commonly for Europe and North America, producing approx. 158 hp; 1.8L engine offered in some markets
2013 MAZDA MX-5 PE-VPS/PY-VPS (ND)
ND / PE-VPS, PY-VPS / 2.0L SkyActiv-G inline-4 gasoline engine (PE-VPS) for most markets; 1.5L SkyActiv-G inline-4 gasoline engine (PY-VPS) offered in select markets like Japan and Europe
2014 MAZDA MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 1.5 (P5-VPS, Japan)/SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (PE-VPS, global excluding Japan) (ND)
ND / SKYACTIV-G 1.5 (P5-VPS, Japan), SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (PE-VPS, global excluding Japan) / Lightweight DOHC 16-valve inline-four with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing (VVT) on intake cams.
2015 MAZDA MX-5 LF-VE/PE-VPS (NC)
NC / LF-VE, PE-VPS / The 2015 Mazda MX-5 NC featured primarily a 2.0L DOHC I4 engine (LF-VE for Japan, PE-VPS variant in other markets). Some regions also had 1.8L variants previously, but by 2015 the 2.0L was standard in most global markets.
2018 MAZDA MX-5 P5-VPS/P5-VDS (ND)
ND / P5-VPS, P5-VDS, P5-VPS (Japan 1.5L variant) / 1.5L and 2.0L SkyActiv-G inline-4 engines available globally, with 1.5L predominantly in Japan and some markets, 2.0L in most others.
2019 MAZDA MX-5 P3-VPS/PY-VPS (ND)
ND / P3-VPS, PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 1.5L, SKYACTIV-G 2.0L / Available with naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G inline-4 engines; 1.5L in Japan and select Asia markets, 2.0L in Europe, North America, and other global markets. Both feature direct injection, DOHC, 16-valve layouts.
2020 MAZDA MX-5 P5-VPS/ND-PE (ND)
ND / P5-VPS, ND-PE, PY-VPS / The 2020 Mazda MX-5 ND features primarily a 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-4 engine in most markets (code P5-VPS), with a 1.5L variant (code ND-PE) available in select regions such as Japan and Europe.
2021 MAZDA MX-5 P0/S5-DPTS (ND)
ND / P0, S5-DPTS, PY-VPS / 1.5L SkyActiv-G naturally aspirated inline-4 (P0) for some Asian markets; 2.0L SkyActiv-G naturally aspirated inline-4 variants (S5-DPTS for US/Japan, PY-VPS for EU) across most global markets.
2022 MAZDA MX-5 P3-VPS/P3-VPR (ND)
ND / P3-VPS, P3-VPR / 2022 Mazda MX-5 ND received a 1.5L SkyActiv-G inline-4 (P3-VPS) for Japanese and some Asian markets, and a 2.0L SkyActiv-G inline-4 (P3-VPR) for North America, Europe, and other global markets.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE | B6ZE(RS): 1.6L (1597 cc); BP-ZE: 1.8L (1839 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1997 | technical-profile | B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE | 1597 cc (1.6L) or 1839 cc (1.8L) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | BP-ZE, BP-4W, B6ZE(RS) | 1598 cc (1.6L), 1839 cc (1.8L) | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| 2001 | technical-profile | BP-ZE, B6ZE(RS), B6ZE(RS) Turbo (limited market) | 1597 cc (1.6L), 1839 cc (1.8L) | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | BP-ZE, BP-4W | 1.8 L (1839 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | BP-ZE, BP-4W | 1839 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | LF-VE, L3-VE | 1798 cc (1.8L), 1998 cc (2.0L) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L I4 | 1998 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L, 1.8L (Market-dependent) | 1798 cc (1.8L), 1998 cc (2.0L) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | LF-VE, KL-VE | 1798 cc (1.8L), 1998 cc (2.0L) | Multi-point fuel injection with Variable Valve Timing |
| 2009 | technical-profile | LF-DE, LF-VE, MZR1.8 | 1798 cc (1.8L), 1998 cc (2.0L) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L I4, PE-VPS (Japan 1.8L) | 1998 cc (2.0L) and 1798 cc (1.8L, Japan) | Multi-point electronic fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 1.8L | 1998 cc (2.0L) or 1798 cc (1.8L) | Fuel injection (multi-point EFI) |
| 2013 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, PY-VPS | 1998 cc (2.0L), 1496 cc (1.5L) | Direct fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | SKYACTIV-G 1.5 (P5-VPS, Japan), SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (PE-VPS, global excluding Japan) | 1496 cc (1.5L Japan), 1998 cc (2.0L global excluding Japan) | Direct Injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | LF-VE, PE-VPS | 1998 cc | EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | P5-VPS, P5-VDS, P5-VPS (Japan 1.5L variant) | 1496 cc (1.5L), 1998 cc (2.0L) | Direct fuel injection (SkyActiv-G) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | P3-VPS, PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 1.5L, SKYACTIV-G 2.0L | 1496 cc (1.5L) or 1998 cc (2.0L), depending on market | Direct fuel injection |
| 2020 | technical-profile | P5-VPS, ND-PE, PY-VPS | 1998 cc (2.0L) or 1496 cc (1.5L in select markets) | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2021 | technical-profile | P0, S5-DPTS, PY-VPS | 1498 cc (1.5L), 1998 cc (2.0L) | Direct injection for 2.0L engines, port fuel injection for 1.5L |
| 2022 | technical-profile | P3-VPS, P3-VPR | 1496 cc (1.5L) and 1998 cc (2.0L) | Direct fuel injection with SkyActiv-G technology |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SL or higher | 3.8 liters (includes filter change, service fill) | Recommended ATF or manual transmission fluid per Mazda specs |
| 1997 | B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE | 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SM/SL engine oil | Approx. 3.3 L service fill with filter change | Mazda M5 manual transmission fluid for manuals |
| 1999 | BP-ZE, BP-4W, B6ZE(RS) | API SJ 5W-30 or 10W-30, follow local climate recommendations | Approximately 3.65 liters (service fill, includes oil filter change) | Mazda MTF or equivalent manual transmission fluid for manual, ATF for automatic |
| 2001 | BP-ZE, B6ZE(RS), B6ZE(RS) Turbo (limited market) | API SG or higher (5W-30 generally recommended) | Approx. 3.8 liters (including filter) - service fill with oil filter change | Mazda M-V or equivalent ATF (for automatic) |
| 2002 | BP-ZE, BP-4W | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SL or higher | 4.7 L (service-fill with oil filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ (automatic), manual uses API GL-4 75W-90 gear oil |
| 2003 | BP-ZE, BP-4W | 5W-30 synthetic or high-quality mineral oil meeting API SL or higher | 4.0 liters (including filter), service-fill with filter change | Mazda Genuine ATF (automatic), Dexron II or higher. Manual gear oil GL-4 75W-90 |
| 2005 | LF-VE, L3-VE | SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40, API SL or higher | Approximately 4.3 liters (service fill including filter) | Mazda ATF M-V (automatic), API GL-4 (manual) |
| 2006 | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L I4 | 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting API SL or higher | 4.3 liters (service-fill with oil filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent Dexron III |
| 2007 | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L, 1.8L (Market-dependent) | Mazda Genuine or equivalent 5W-30 or 5W-20 (depending on climate), meeting API SL or higher | Approx. 4.3 liters including filter (service fill - includes oil filter replacement) | Mazda M-V or equivalent manual ATF as per service manual |
| 2008 | LF-VE, KL-VE | SAE 5W-30 engine oil meeting API SN or newer | Approximately 4.3 L (4.5 US qt) including filter; service fill with filter change | Mazda Genuine Fluid M5 |
| 2009 | LF-DE, LF-VE, MZR1.8 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30, API SL or higher | Approx. 4.3 liters including oil filter (service fill with filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF M-V or equivalent (automatic), specific manual gearbox oil varies by region |
| 2010 | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L I4, PE-VPS (Japan 1.8L) | API SG or higher grade SAE 5W-30 (check local market specs) | Approx. 4.3 liters (service fill with filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent Dexron type for automatic; Mazda M5 Manual Transmission Fluid or equivalent for manual |
| 2012 | LF-VE, MZR 2.0L, MZR 1.8L | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil, depending on climate | Approximately 4.3 liters including filter (service fill with oil filter replacement) | Use Mazda MTF (Manual Transmission Fluid) or equivalent for manual gearboxes |
| 2013 | PE-VPS, PY-VPS | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic API SN or higher | 4.5 liters (service fill, with filter replacement) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ for automatic; API GL-4 gear oil for manual |
| 2014 | SKYACTIV-G 1.5 (P5-VPS, Japan), SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (PE-VPS, global excluding Japan) | API SN or newer, SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 recommended depending on climate | Approx. 3.3 liters service-fill including filter | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ (automatic); manual uses standard 75W-90 gear oil |
| 2015 | LF-VE, PE-VPS | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil recommended | 4.0 liters (engine oil service fill, includes filter change) | Mazda M-V or equivalent synthetic ATF for automatic, API GL-4 75W-90 for manual gearbox |
| 2018 | P5-VPS, P5-VDS, P5-VPS (Japan 1.5L variant) | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting API SN or newer | Approx. 3.8L including filter (service-fill, with oil filter change) | Mazda Fluid M5 or equivalent |
| 2019 | P3-VPS, PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 1.5L, SKYACTIV-G 2.0L | SAE 0W-20 or SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil meeting API SN or newer | Approx. 4.0 L (service fill, includes oil filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ (automatic models) |
| 2020 | P5-VPS, ND-PE, PY-VPS | API SN or higher, SAE 0W-20 preferred for 2.0L; check local manual for 1.5L variations | Approximately 4.3 liters (service fill including filter) for 2.0L engine; 3.5 liters approximate for 1.5L engine | Mazda-specific ATF M-V or equivalent synthetic automatic transmission fluid for automatics |
| 2021 | P0, S5-DPTS, PY-VPS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | 3.8 liters service-fill including filter change | Specified SkyActiv transmission fluid, market dependent |
| 2022 | P3-VPS, P3-VPR | API SN, ACEA C3 or better; 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approximately 4.3 liters (includes oil filter) - service-fill volume; OEM oil filter specified | Mazda Genuine M-V or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
Technical specifications
- Engines: B6ZE(RS), BP-ZE, BP-4W, B6ZE(RS) Turbo (limited market), LF-VE, L3-VE, MZR 2.0L I4, MZR 2.0L, 1.8L (Market-dependent), KL-VE, LF-DE, MZR1.8
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual, cable-operated shift linkage, 4-speed automatic (optional in some markets), Recommended ATF or manual transmission fluid per Mazda specs, 5-speed manual standard; 4-speed automatic optional in some markets, 4-speed automatic (optional, market dependent), Mazda M5 manual transmission fluid for manuals, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (market-dependent)
- Tire sizes: 185/60R14 (early models), 195/50R15 (later 1996 onwards), 185/60R14, 195/50R15 depending on wheel option/market, 195/50R15 (early NB), 195/55R15 (some markets), 195/50R15, 195/55R15, 195/50R15 depending on wheels, 195/45R16
- 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 10W-30 API SL or higher / 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SM/SL engine oil / API SJ 5W-30 or 10W-30, follow local climate recommendations / API SG or higher (5W-30 generally recommended)
- Transmission fluid: Recommended ATF or manual transmission fluid per Mazda specs / Mazda M5 manual transmission fluid for manuals / Mazda MTF or equivalent manual transmission fluid for manual, ATF for automatic / Mazda M-V or equivalent ATF (for automatic)
- Coolant: 6.2 liters / Approx. 6.0 L / 6.6 liters / Approximately 6 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 (market dependent) / DOT 3 / DOT 3 or DOT 4
Known problems
- Clutch wear on manual transmissions
- Rust on sills and wheel arches
- Timing belt wear – critical replacement intervals
- Soft top wear and leaks
- Rust forming in sills and wheel arches
- Valve cover gasket oil leaks on 1.8L engines
- Soft top seal leaks
- Crank angle sensor failure (occasional)
- Timing belt wear requires replacement every 60,000 miles
- Clutch wear in manual transmissions
- Suspension bushings wear
- Soft top seals leak