Injector / carbon deposits
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle when cold
Fix: Injector cleaning
€150–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mazda3 (BP)
2019–now
3
engines covered
8
known faults
10
official recalls
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The Mazda3 (BP) has been built since 2019.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 8 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injector seals / carbon: it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €400–2,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.2 L · every 20,000 km |
| 2.0 Skyactiv-X (SPCCI) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.2 L · every 20,000 km |
| 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D | Diesel | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 / C3 (DL-1) · ~5.1 L · every 20,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G
2.0 Skyactiv-X (SPCCI)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D
Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 20,000–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil level warning, oil too thin
Fix: Shorter oil intervals, software update
€0–200
Injector seals / carbon
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock, smoke, power loss
Fix: Replace seals, decarbonise
€400–2,000
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 20,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 40,000 km or every 24 months | €15–40 |
| Air filterEngine | every 40,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 2,666 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.0 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 103,069, of which 1,634 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 90 kW (122 hp) · Hybrid | 23.3 % | 2020–2025 | 133 g/km | 5.7 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Hybrid | 20.6 % | 2020–2025 | 133 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 137 kW (186 hp) · Hybrid | 19.9 % | 2021–2025 | 128 g/km | 5.7 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.5 (2,488 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Hybrid | 15.0 % | 2024–2025 | 136 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 132 kW (179 hp) · Hybrid | 7.6 % | 2020–2023 | 135 g/km | 6.0 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 90 kW (122 hp) · Petrol | 5.2 % | 2020–2021 | 137 g/km | 5.9 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · Petrol | 2.6 % | 2020–2025 | 137 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 132 kW (179 hp) · Petrol | 2.2 % | 2020–2021 | 132 g/km | 5.9 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (10). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Visibility On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display.06/11/2023 · R/2023/312
- Fuel system Low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed04/01/2022 · R/2021/435
- Airbag The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment02/08/2021 · R/2021/273
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system29/01/2020 · R/2020/009
- Engine / loss of power The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations29/01/2020 · R/2020/010
- Fuel system The software controlling the air / fuel ratio contains an error28/10/2019 · R/2019/358
- Visibility The interior rear view mirror glass could detach from the mirror assembly02/09/2019 · R/2019/266
- Electronics / software Hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly29/07/2019 · R/2019/218
The other recalls (2) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the Mazda3 (BP) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G: chain; 2.0 Skyactiv-X (SPCCI): chain; 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D: chain.
What are the known problems with the Mazda3 (BP)?
The faults with the highest risk: injector seals / carbon (80,000–160,000 km, €400–2,000); oil level rising (DPF regeneration) (20,000–120,000 km, €0–200); catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Mazda3 (BP)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (10 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: knock, smoke, power loss; oil level warning, oil too thin. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2014Mazda2 2014–Mazda3 (BK) 2003–2009Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013Mazda3 (BM / BN) 2013–2019Mazda5 2005–2015Mazda6 (GG/GH) 2002–2012Mazda6 (GJ) 2012–
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Mazda CX-3 2015–2022Mazda CX-5 (KF) 2017–Mazda CX-30 2019–Mazda MX-5 (ND) 2015–
Other Mazda models
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