When to replace the Mazda 6 timing belt

The Mazda 6 is a spacious middle-class car of the Japanese brand that has been produced since 2002. This model is available with both diesel and petrol engines. Below you will find an overview of the timing belt replacement intervals from 2002. If you do not know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

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Petrol variants produced between 2002 and 2007

Mazda 6 1.8 88 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.0 104 and 108 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.3 122 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.3 MPS Turbo 191 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Diesel variants produced between 2002 and 2007

Mazda 6 2.0 DI all variants = Every 120 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years.

Petrol variants produced between 2007 and 2013

Mazda 6 1.8 88 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.0 108 and 114 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.5 125 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Diesel variants produced between 2007 and 2013

Mazda 6 2.0 CD 103 kW = Every 120 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
Mazda 6 2.2 CD all variants = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.2 D 95 and 132 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Petrol variants produced from 2013 onwards -

Mazda 6 2.0 107 and 121 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.5 141 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Diesel variants produced from 2013 onwards -

Mazda 6 2.2 D (AWD) 110 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Mazda 6 2.2 D (AWD) 129 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.