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A used fuel tank that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The Mazda 3 has run across three main UK generations: the first generation (BK) from 2003 to 2009, the second generation (BL) from 2009 to 2013, and the third generation (BM) from 2013 to 2019. Fuel tanks are generation-specific as a rule, so a BK tank will not cross to a BL or BM car. Always confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.
This question spans the BL-to-BM generation boundary: the BL ran from 2009 to 2013 and the BM from 2013 to 2019, so a 2012 car is BL and a 2014 car is BM. These are different platforms and the fuel tanks are not expected to be interchangeable. Confirm with the breaker using both registrations to be certain.
Yes, fuel type is a key fitment factor for fuel tanks, as petrol and diesel versions can differ in tank design, sender unit configuration, and associated components. Always tell the breaker whether your car is petrol or diesel alongside the year and engine code. The engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is the most reliable detail to supply.
Trim level does not affect fuel tank fitment on the Mazda 3; SE, Sport, and GT Sport all share the same mechanical underpinnings within a generation and engine type. What matters is the generation, engine code, and fuel type — not the badge on the boot. Bear in mind a tank pulled from a different trim car may carry minor ancillary differences, so confirm specifics with the breaker.
Gearbox type can influence fuel tank design or sender unit configuration on some applications, so it is worth telling the breaker whether your car is manual or automatic. Supply your engine code from the V5 alongside the transmission type to help the breaker identify the correct unit. Never assume a direct swap without the breaker confirming compatibility against your registration.
The most useful details are your registration, the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check, the fuel type (petrol or diesel), the gearbox type (manual or automatic), and the production year. The engine code is the single most reliable guide for mechanical parts like fuel tanks, cutting through any badge or trim confusion. Providing all of these gives the breaker the best chance of locating a compatible unit.