Mazda Engine Codes Database

Complete Mazda Engines Database (1920–2026)

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Covers Mazda petrol, diesel, rotary, and hybrid engines used across UK and European models - from classic F-series to modern SkyActiv technology and the iconic 13B rotary. Each engine code includes specifications, compatible vehicles, and emissions data, sourced from official Mazda and EU records.

Engine Variants
Models Covered
of Engineering
Compliance Data

Data sourced from Mazda Technical Service Information, EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, and Mazda Owner's Manual.

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Engine CodeFuel TypeSeries
10A
Petrol10a
12A
Petrol12a
12B
Petrol12b
13B
Petrol13b
13B-AP
Petrol13b Ap
13B-AT
Petrol13b At
13B-E
Petrol13b E
13B-MSP
Petrol13b Msp
13B-MSP-RENESIS
Petrol13b Msp Renesis
13B-MSP-RENESIS-II
Petrol13b Msp Renesis Ii
13B-RE
Petrol13b Re
13B-REW
Petrol13b Rew
13B-T
Gasoline13b T
20B
Petrol20b
20B-REW
Petrol20b Rew
4EE1-T
Diesel4ee1 T
8AN1
Petrol8an1
AJ
PetrolAJ-Series
B1
PetrolB-Series
B116
PetrolB-Series
B3
PetrolB-Series
B3-16V
PetrolB-Series
B3-ME
PetrolB-Series
B33G
PetrolB-Series
B3E
PetrolB-Series
B5
PetrolB-Series
B5-E
PetrolB-Series
B50
PetrolB-Series
B53
PetrolB-Series
B6
PetrolB-Series
B6-SOHC
PetrolB-Series
B64F
PetrolB-Series
B65M
PetrolB-Series
B67K
PetrolB-Series
B6DA
PetrolB-Series
B6E
PetrolB-Series
B6EW
PetrolB-Series
B6F2
PetrolB-Series
B6MC
PetrolB-Series
B6MU
PetrolB-Series
B6T
PetrolB-Series
BB383
PetrolBB-Series
BP
PetrolBP-Series
BP-DOHC
PetrolBP-Series
BP-TURBO
PetrolBP-Series
BP52
PetrolBP-Series
BP5A
PetrolBP-Series
BP6J
PetrolBP-Series
BPF1
PetrolBPF-Series
BPZE
PetrolBPZE-Series
CA
PetrolCA-Series
CAY1
PetrolCAY-Series
CAY5
PetrolCAY-Series
CAY6
PetrolCAY-Series
DHF
DieselDHF-Series
DHG
DieselDHG-Series
E-SKYACTIV-G
PetrolE-Series
E-SKYACTIV-R
PetrolE-Series
E1
PetrolE-Series
E3
PetrolE-Series
E5
PetrolE-Series
F2
PetrolF-Series
F21
PetrolF-Series
F2E
PetrolF-Series
F2EGI
PetrolF-Series
F2L1
PetrolF-Series
F6
PetrolF-Series
F6JA
PetrolF-Series
F6JB
PetrolF-Series
F8-12V
PetrolF-Series
F8-8V
PetrolF-Series
FE-12V
PetrolFE-Series
FE-16V
PetrolFE-Series
FE-8V
PetrolFE-Series
FE18
PetrolFE-Series
FEFA
PetrolFEFA-Series
FET
PetrolFET-Series
FEV4
PetrolFEV-Series
FP
PetrolFP-Series
FP55
PetrolFP-Series
FP9A
PetrolFP-Series
FPY3
PetrolFPY-Series
FS
PetrolFS-Series
FS-DS
PetrolFS-Series
FS2C
PetrolFS-Series
FS7E
PetrolFS-Series
FS7G
PetrolFS-Series
FUJA
PetrolFUJA-Series
FXJA
PetrolFXJA-Series
FYJA
PetrolFYJA-Series
H6
PetrolH-Series
HE3
PetrolHE-Series
HEE
PetrolHEE-Series
J4T
PetrolJ-Series
JE
PetrolJE-Series
JE3
PetrolJE-Series
JE94
PetrolJE-Series
JE96
PetrolJE-Series
JJK
PetrolJJK-Series
JJM
PetrolJJM-Series
K819
PetrolK-Series
K8Y1
PetrolK-Series
KF1
PetrolKF-Series
KJ-ZEM
PetrolKJ-Series
KL
PetrolKL-Series
L3
PetrolL-Series
L3-VE
PetrolL-Series
L3C1
PetrolL-Series
L3KG
PetrolL-Series
L3M6
PetrolL-Series
L3Y7
PetrolL-Series
L5-VE
PetrolL-Series
L5-VEM
PetrolL-Series
L8-AT
PetrolL-Series
L813
PetrolL-Series
L823
PetrolL-Series
L828
PetrolL-Series
L829
PetrolL-Series
L831
PetrolL-Series
L850
PetrolL-Series
LF-ZB
PetrolLF-Series
LF17
PetrolLF-Series
LF18
PetrolLF-Series
LF4K
PetrolLF-Series
LF50
PetrolLF-Series
LF5H
PetrolLF-Series
LF5W
PetrolLF-Series
LF72
PetrolLF-Series
LFDE
PetrolLFDE-Series
LFG7
PetrolLFG-Series
LFG8
PetrolLFG-Series
LFN8
PetrolLFN-Series
LFVE
PetrolLFVE-Series
LFY7
PetrolLFY-Series
LFYA
PetrolLFYA-Series
LFYB
PetrolLFYB-Series
LFZ2
PetrolLFZ-Series
LFZD
PetrolLFZD-Series
M
PetrolM-Series
MA
PetrolMA-Series
N
PetrolN-Series
NA
PetrolNA-Series
P
PetrolP-Series
P5X0
PetrolP-Series
P5X2
PetrolP-Series
P5Y1
PetrolP-Series
P5Y4
PetrolP-Series
P5Y5
PetrolP-Series
P5Y6
PetrolP-Series
P5Y8
PetrolP-Series
P5Z2
PetrolP-Series
P5Z3
PetrolP-Series
P5Z7
PetrolP-Series
P5Z8
PetrolP-Series
P5Z9
PetrolP-Series
PC
PetrolPC-Series
PEX3
PetrolPEX-Series
PEXB
PetrolPEXB-Series
PEY5
PetrolPEY-Series
PEY6
PetrolPEY-Series
PEY7
PetrolPEY-Series
PEYP
PetrolPEYP-Series
PEYT
PetrolPEYT-Series
PN26
PetrolPN-Series
PN27
DieselPN-Series
PN46
PetrolPN-Series
PN54
PetrolPN-Series
PN62
PetrolPN-Series
PY-VPS
PetrolPY-Series
PY-Y8
PetrolPY-Series
PY-ZA
PetrolPY-Series
PYY1
PetrolPYY-Series
PYZ8
PetrolPYZ-Series
PYZC
PetrolPYZC-Series
R207
PetrolR-Series
R20B
PetrolR-Series
R2AA
PetrolR-Series
R2BF
PetrolR-Series
RF-CX
PetrolRF-Series
RF-N
PetrolRF-Series
RF1G
PetrolRF-Series
RF3F
PetrolRF-Series
RF46
PetrolRF-Series
RF4F
PetrolRF-Series
RF55
PetrolRF-Series
RF5C
PetrolRF-Series
RF7J
PetrolRF-Series
RF8G
PetrolRF-Series
RTJ
PetrolRTJ-Series
RTK
PetrolRTK-Series
S5Y2
PetrolM-Series
S5Y5
PetrolM-Series
S5Y6
PetrolM-Series
S5Y7
PetrolM-Series
S5Y8
PetrolM-Series
S5Y9
PetrolM-Series
SHY1
PetrolSHY-Series
SHY4
PetrolSHY-Series
SHY6
PetrolSHY-Series
SHY8
PetrolSHY-Series
SKYACTIV-H
GasolineSKYACTIV-Series
SKYACTIV-X
PetrolSKYACTIV-Series
T
PetrolT-Series
TC
PetrolTC-Series
U
PetrolU-Series
UC
PetrolUC-Series
WL11
DieselWL-Series
Y404
PetrolY-Series
Y406
PetrolY-Series
Y601
PetrolY-Series
Y603
PetrolY-Series
Y605
PetrolY-Series
Y642
PetrolY-Series
Y646
PetrolY-Series
Y650
PetrolY-Series
Y655
PetrolY-Series
Y661
PetrolY-Series
Y6Y1
PetrolY-Series
YF
PetrolYF-Series
Z5-DE
PetrolZ-Series
Z601
PetrolZ-Series
Z627
PetrolZ-Series
Z668
PetrolZ-Series
Z682
PetrolZ-Series
Z683
PetrolZ-Series
ZJ-VE
PetrolZJ-Series
ZJ07
PetrolZJ-Series
ZJ30
PetrolZJ-Series
ZJ46
PetrolZJ-Series
ZL05
PetrolZL-Series
ZM
PetrolZM-Series
ZY05
PetrolZY-Series
ZY66
PetrolZY-Series
ZY84
GasolineZY-Series

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How to Find Your Mazda Engine Code

The engine code is essential for ordering parts, diagnosing issues, and verifying compatibility. It is not the same as the VIN or chassis number. This guide shows exactly where to find it - by model and engine type - using official Mazda and DVLA sources

Engine Code

Engine Code

A unique identifier stamped on the engine block used for parts and service.

VIN

VIN

The vehicle identification number that holds encoded vehicle and engine information.

Chassis Number

Chassis Number

The chassis or frame number used for registration and legal identification.

Mazda3 (2014–2019)

Mazda3 (2014–2019)

SkyActiv-G 2.0 (PE-VPS)

Locate the engine code on the engine block, visible from above near the transmission bell housing. The code is stamped into the metal on the intake side. Look for 'PE-VPS' or 'PE' marking.

Mazda CX-5 (2017–Present)

Mazda CX-5 (2017–Present)

SkyActiv-D 2.2 (SH)

The engine code is stamped on the engine block near the injection pump on the intake side. The SH code may also appear on a label attached to the camshaft cover.

Mazda MX-5 (1989–1997)

Mazda MX-5 (1989–1997)

B6-ZE 1.6

The engine code is stamped on the engine block, visible on the side near the transmission. For the 1.6L, check the intake side; for 1.8L (BP), check the exhaust side.

Mazda RX-8 (2003–2012)

Mazda RX-8 (2003–2012)

13B-MSP Renesis

The rotary engine code is stamped on the rotor housing. Look for '13B-MSP' marking on the side housing. This is critical for apex seal and rebuild part identification.

Engine code locations per Mazda Owner's Manual and Mazda Technical Service Information. V5C field definitions from DVLA Guide to Vehicle Registration. VIN structure compliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Article 7.

Mazda Engine Technology Specifications and Reliability Data

A technical breakdown of Mazda's core engine systems including SkyActiv, rotary technology, timing architectures and modular design with documented reliability impacts. All data sourced from Mazda Technical Service Information and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007

Overview

Mazda's SkyActiv technology represents a holistic approach to engine efficiency, featuring ultra-high compression ratios (13:1 to 14:1 for petrol, 15.5:1 for diesel), direct injection, and lightweight construction. Introduced in 2011, it forms the backbone of Mazda's modern powertrain strategy.

How it Works

SkyActiv-G petrol engines use 4-2-1 exhaust systems to reduce residual gas, enabling high compression without knock. SkyActiv-D diesels feature two-stage turbocharging and variable valve lift. Both use direct injection with precise fuel control.

SkyActiv engine cutaway
Evolution
SkyActiv-G Gen 1

PE-VPS 2.0 (2011)

13:1 compression

SkyActiv-D

SH-VPTR 2.2 (2012)

15.5:1 compression, twin-turbo

SkyActiv-X

P5-VPS 2.0 (2019)

SPCCI spark-controlled compression ignition

SkyActiv-G Gen 2

H3T 3.3 Turbo (2023)

Mild hybrid inline-6

Sources
Mazda Technical Service Information
Mazda SkyActiv Technology Brief 2023
Affected Engines
PE-VPSPY-VPSP5-VPSSH-VPTRH3T
COMMON ISSUES

  • Carbon buildup

    Direct injection intake valves (all SkyActiv-G)

  • Rocker arm dislodgement

    Early SkyActiv-G 2.0 (2012–2014)

  • DPF sensitivity

    SkyActiv-D in urban driving conditions

Mazda Engine Production Facts, Manufacturing Output and Partnerships

Authoritative data on Mazda's global engine production, plant operations, and strategic partnerships. All figures sourced from Mazda Annual Reports, Sustainability Reports, and EU industrial compliance records.

Major Engine Production Plants

Mazda manufactures engines at primary facilities in Japan, Thailand, and China, each specialising in specific families.

Hiroshima Plant

🇯🇵Hiroshima Plant(Japan)

  • Main production hub and headquarters
  • Engines: SkyActiv-G, SkyActiv-D, SkyActiv-X
  • Capacity: ~400,000 engines/year (estimated)
  • Carbon-neutral target by 2035
Miyoshi Plant

🇯🇵Miyoshi Plant(Japan)

  • Powertrain manufacturing specialist
  • Engines: SkyActiv-D, H3T inline-6, transmissions
  • Capacity: ~200,000 engines/year (estimated)
  • Advanced machining and assembly
Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing Thailand

Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing Thailand(Thailand)

  • Regional production for ASEAN and export
  • Engines: SkyActiv-G 1.5, 2.0, 2.5
  • Capacity: ~100,000 engines/year (2016 expansion)
  • Investment: 22.1 billion yen (2016)
Changan Mazda Engine (Nanjing)

🇨🇳Changan Mazda Engine (Nanjing)(China)

  • Joint venture for Chinese market
  • Engines: SkyActiv-G 2.0, 2.5 for China
  • Capacity: ~200,000 engines/year (estimated)
  • Established 2007

Annual Engine Production Volume

Mazda produces approximately 400,000–450,000 engines per year. Note the steady decline in diesel production due to Euro 6d and WLTP regulations, while electrification integration rises.

Diesel Decline (-8% since 2020)
Electrification Growth (MHEV, PHEV)
Regulatory Impact: (EC) No 715/2007

Note: Diesel production has declined steadily due to Euro 6d and WLTP regulations (Regulation (EC) No 715/2007). Hybrid and plug-in hybrid integration rising.

0k100k200k300k400k500k450k2020440k2021430k2022420k2023410k2024 (e)Total Engines Produced
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid

Mazda & Ford Partnership

Strategic collaboration from 1979–2015. Ford held up to 33.4% stake in Mazda. MZR engine family co-developed with Ford Duratec, used in Focus, Escape, Mondeo.

Shared Tech

MZR/Duratec platform co-development (2001–2010)

Production

MZR engines built in Japan, used in Ford models globally

Mazda-Ford Joint Development: MZR & Duratec
  • Strategic partnership from 1979–2015, Ford held up to 33.4% stake.
  • MZR engine family (1.6L–2.5L) used in Ford Focus, Escape, Mondeo.
  • Shared engineering: Duratec/MZR platform, manufacturing processes.

Mazda-Ford Alliance Historical Records

Powertrain Mix (2020–2024)

Shift in production reflects EU emissions policy and changing consumer demand.

Petrol83%
Diesel12%
Hybrid5%
Petrol
75–83%
Driven by SkyActiv-G family (1.5L–3.3L)
Diesel
12–20%
Declining due to Euro 6d, urban restrictions, SkyActiv-D complexity
Hybrid/Electrified
5–10%
M Hybrid Boost, PHEV (CX-60, CX-90), MX-30 EV/R-EV

This aligns with Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP/RDE) and EU 2035 ICE phase-out roadmap.

Engine production years verified via Mazda Production Reports and EU type-approval records

Engine Code FAQ Common Questions Answered

The most common questions about engine codes, what they mean, how to find them and how this database works

Confirm the full engine designation using vehicle-specific manufacturer records and the engine marking. An engine serial number, a registration record and a marketed power badge are not automatically the same identifier. Match the VIN/build data and the installed engine before selecting parts or a replacement.

No. A factory-application reference and a replacement-interchange decision are different. Match the full engine designation, vehicle build data, emissions equipment, controls and relevant supplier/OEM information.

No. Records have different review states. Read the correction notice, source scope and application limits on the individual record. Missing technical fields must not be inferred from similar engine codes.

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  • EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 – Type-approval of light-duty vehicles
  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 – WLTP and RDE testing procedures
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