Cheap Mazda 3 CV Joints
Get quotes for a used or replacement Mazda 3 cv joints. Genuine second hand parts from UK vehicle dismantlers - free request, breakers with stock reply direct.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
Choosing the right used Mazda 3 cv joints
Used cv jointss vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
Other used Mazda 3 parts
Used cv joints for other Mazda models
Fitment questions
Do Mazda 3 CV joints actually exist on my car, or is it a different drivetrain layout?
Yes, the Mazda 3 is a front-wheel-drive car across all generations, so it does have CV joints — one on each side of the front axle, transferring drive from the gearbox to the front wheels. Unlike rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicles, the Mazda 3 does not have rear CV joints as part of a propshaft arrangement, so if you're looking for a rear CV joint you may be thinking of a different component. The parts you need will be the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) front driveshaft CV joint.
Will a CV joint from a first-gen Mazda 3 (2003–2009) fit a second-gen (2009–2013)?
The first-generation Mazda 3 ran from 2003 to 2009 and the second generation from 2009 to 2013, and these are substantially different platforms, so the CV joints are not a straightforward swap between them. Engine size can also affect which driveshaft is fitted — larger-engined variants sometimes use a different shaft diameter — so always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker. Never assume cross-generation fitment without verification.
Does engine size affect which CV joint I need on the Mazda 3?
Yes, engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification on the Mazda 3, as higher-torque engines sometimes require a beefier driveshaft assembly. When contacting a breaker, give them your full registration number so they can confirm whether your 1.6, 2.0, or 2.2 diesel engine variant requires a different joint to a lower-powered version. Don't assume a CV joint pulled from a different-engined Mazda 3 of the same generation will definitely interchange without checking.
Does the trim level — for example SE, Sport, or Sport Nav — affect which CV joint I need?
Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Mazda 3 — the running gear is determined by the generation and engine size, not whether the car is a standard SE or a Sport. You may find the donor car at the breaker looks different cosmetically, but that is irrelevant; what matters is matching the generation and engine. Confirm your registration with the breaker and they will identify the correct part regardless of trim.
Will a CV joint from a pre-facelift Mazda 3 Mk3 (2013–2016) fit a post-facelift Mk3 (2016–2019)?
The third-generation Mazda 3 ran from 2013 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2016, and the fundamental platform and drivetrain layout did not change across that refresh. However, whether a specific CV joint from a pre-facelift car will interchange directly with a post-facelift one is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as subtle running gear updates can occur mid-generation. Name the generation boundary (2016 facelift) to the breaker and let them verify compatibility before purchasing.
NS or OS — does it matter which side CV joint I order for my Mazda 3?
Yes, it absolutely matters — the nearside (NS, left/passenger side) and offside (OS, right/driver side) CV joints are handed and are not interchangeable. On some Mazda 3 variants the intermediate shaft on one side also differs in length from the other, so ordering the wrong side will mean the part simply will not fit. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, and double-check against your registration to confirm the correct part.