Injector / carbon deposits
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle when cold
Fix: Injector cleaning
€150–400
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G
Petrol · 1,496 / 1,998 / 2,488 cm³ · 55–143 kW
9
model generations
1
known faults
1,177,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 9 model generations, among them: Mazda2, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 (KF), Mazda3 (BM / BN), Mazda CX-30, Mazda6 (GJ) and 3 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,496 / 1,998 / 2,488 cm³ |
| Power | 55–143 kW |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.2 L · every 20,000 km |
| Engine codes | P5-VPS, P3-VPS, PE-VPS, PY-VPS, PEXR, PE-VPH |
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 Mazda CX-5 (KE) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 20,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 40,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 200,000 km or every 120 months | €70–150 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 120,000 km | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| 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.
Mazda CX-3 2015–2022Mazda CX-5 (KE) 2012–2017Mazda CX-5 (KF) 2017–Mazda CX-30 2019–Mazda MX-5 (ND) 2015–Mazda2 2014–Mazda3 (BM / BN) 2013–2019Mazda3 (BP) 2019–Mazda6 (GJ) 2012–
Common questions
Does the 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G engine take?
0W-20 · API SN · ~4.2 L · every 20,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G engine?
Mazda2, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 (KF), Mazda3 (BM / BN), Mazda CX-30, Mazda6 (GJ) and 3 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