Used Mazda 2 Camshaft

Yes, every Mazda 2 engine is a conventional petrol or diesel internal combustion engine and uses one or more camshafts to operate the valves, so the part definitely exists on this model. All generations of the Mazda 2 sold in the UK — the first generation (2003–2007), second generation (2008–2014), and third generation (2015 onwards) — have camshafts as a fundamental engine component. You will need to match the camshaft to your specific engine code rather than just the model name, as different engines use different camshaft profiles and dimensions.

Both years fall within the second-generation Mazda 2 (2008–2014), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the engine codes match — the engine code is the single most important thing to verify, above year or trim. Supply your engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check) to the breaker so they can confirm the donor engine is the same unit. Do not assume the year alone guarantees a match, as running changes can occur within a generation.

These two generations used different engine families, so a camshaft from the second-generation (2008–2014) is very unlikely to be a direct fit for the third-generation (2015 onwards). The third-generation Mazda 2 introduced revised engine architecture, meaning camshaft specifications, dimensions, and profiles differ. Always give the breaker both the donor and recipient engine codes so they can confirm whether the part crosses this generation boundary safely.

Yes, fuel type is critical — a petrol camshaft and a diesel camshaft are entirely different components with different profiles, timing requirements, and physical dimensions, and they are not interchangeable. Within petrol or diesel, the specific engine code then determines exactly which camshaft profile your engine uses, so matching on fuel type alone is not enough. Always provide your engine code to the breaker alongside confirming petrol or diesel.

Trim level does not affect camshaft fitment on the Mazda 2 — SE, Sport, Venture Edition, and other UK trim grades do not receive different engines based on trim alone. What matters is the engine code, which you can find on your V5C or through a VIN check, and that is what the breaker will use to source the correct part. Trim differences on the Mazda 2 are cosmetic or relate to equipment levels, not to internal engine components like the camshaft.

Gearbox type does not directly change the camshaft specification, as the camshaft is part of the engine rather than the transmission. However, certain engine variants in the Mazda 2 were paired predominantly with one gearbox type, so if you are sourcing from a donor car confirm with the breaker that the engine code matches yours, which will implicitly cover any engine-level differences. The engine code on your V5C remains the primary detail to give the breaker when requesting a quote.