When to replace the timing belt Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 is a compact convertible of the Japanese brand that has been produced since 1990. This model is only available with petrol engines. Below you will find an overview of the timing belt replacement intervals since 1990. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

Petrol variants manufactured between 1990 and 1998

• Mazda MX-5 1.6 66 and 85 kW =  Every 90 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Mazda MX-5 1.8 96 kW =  Every 90 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.

Petrol variants produced between 1998 and 2005

• Mazda MX-5 1.6 16V 81 kW =  Every 90 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Mazda MX-5 1.8 16V all variants =  Every 90 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.

Petrol variants produced from 2005 onwards -

• Mazda MX-5 1.8 93 kW =  Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years. 
• Mazda MX-5 2.0 118 kW =  Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years