Known issues
Mazda engine problems by mileage
Known problems of the Mazda engines covered so far, with the models they are fitted to. Each engine page has the symptoms, fault codes, tests and fixes. More engines are added over time.
PSA/Ford 1.6 HDi and 1.6 TDCi (DV6)
Diesel · 2004–2018Mazda models: Mazda3 (BK, BL) 1.6 CD
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Leaking injector washers ("black death") medium severity | 60,000–180,000 km 35,000–110,000 miles |
| Turbo failure from a blocked oil feed high severity | 100,000–220,000 km 60,000–135,000 miles |
| Particulate filter additive running out medium severity | 80,000–200,000 km 50,000–125,000 miles |
Mazda 2.2 diesel (MZR-CD and Skyactiv-D)
Diesel · 2008–2022Mazda models: Mazda6 (GH with the 2.2 MZR-CD; GJ and GL with the 2.2 Skyactiv-D), Mazda3 (BL 2.2 MZR-CD, BM 2.2 Skyactiv-D), CX-5, CX-7 (2.2 MZR-CD)
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Oil level rising from diesel dilution high severity | 30,000–150,000 km 20,000–95,000 miles |
| Injector seal leaks and carbon in the oil (MZR-CD) high severity | 80,000–200,000 km 50,000–125,000 miles |
| Timing chain stretch high severity | 120,000–220,000 km 75,000–135,000 miles |
Real Mazda repair cases
Browse Mazda casesReviewed cases from colleagues: complaint, measurements, tests and the repair that fixed it.