All Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2004 – 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Mazda 32024 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2024 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2024 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2023 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2022 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2021 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2020 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2019 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2018 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2017 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2016 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2015 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2014 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2013 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2012 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2011 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2010 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2009 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2008 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2007 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2006 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2005 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference.
2004 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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