Ignition coils / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, uneven idle
Fix: Replace coil, clean throttle body
€100–300
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol
Petrol · 1,349 / 1,498 / 1,598 / 1,798 / 1,999 / 2,261 / 2,488 cm³ · 55–125 kW
13
model generations
1
known faults
331,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 13 model generations, among them: Mazda2 (DE), Ford Focus II, Mazda3 (BL), Mazda5, Ford Mondeo IV, Mazda6 (GG/GH) and 7 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,349 / 1,498 / 1,598 / 1,798 / 1,999 / 2,261 / 2,488 cm³ |
| Power | 55–125 kW |
| Years | 2001–2015 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · API SL/SM / Ford WSS-M2C913 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | ZJ, ZY, Z6, LF, L8, L3, LF-VE, LF-VD, QQDA, QQDB, AODA, AODB, CJBA, CJBB, SEBA, B4184S, B4204S |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Ford Focus II as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Ford Focus C-Max 2003–2010Ford Focus II 2004–2011Ford Mondeo III 2000–2007Ford Mondeo IV 2007–2014Ford S-Max / Galaxy I 2006–2015Mazda MX-5 (NC) 2005–2015Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2014Mazda3 (BK) 2003–2009Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013Mazda5 2005–2015Mazda6 (GG/GH) 2002–2012Volvo C30 2006–2013Volvo S40 / V50 2004–2012
Common questions
Does the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine take?
5W-30 · API SL/SM / Ford WSS-M2C913 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine?
Mazda2 (DE), Ford Focus II, Mazda3 (BL), Mazda5, Ford Mondeo IV, Mazda6 (GG/GH) and 7 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026