Mazda 6 Clutch Replacement Parts

Both years fall within the first-generation Mazda 6 (GG/GY, 2002–2007), but a 2008 car sits in the second generation (GH, 2008–2012), so you are crossing a generation boundary and a straight swap is unlikely. The safest approach is to match on engine code rather than year alone, as the clutch assembly follows the engine rather than the body generation. Share your registration and engine code with the breaker and ask them to confirm against their donor vehicle before buying.

Engine code is the single most important detail for clutch fitment on a Mazda 6 — a 2.0 petrol, 2.2 diesel, and 2.5 petrol all use different clutch sizes and spigot arrangements even within the same generation. The generation and year narrow things down, but two cars built in the same year with different engines will need completely different clutch kits. Check your engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check and give it to the breaker alongside your registration for the most accurate match.

Trim level does not affect clutch fitment on the Mazda 6 — SE, TS, Sport, and GT are all cosmetic and equipment-level differences rather than mechanical ones. What matters is your engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and whether you have a manual gearbox, since automatic-transmission Mazda 6s do not use a conventional friction clutch at all. Confirm the engine code with the breaker and trim can be ignored entirely for this part.

A conventional manual clutch assembly does not exist on an automatic-transmission Mazda 6, as automatic variants use a torque converter rather than a friction clutch plate and cover. If you are experiencing slip or judder on an automatic Mazda 6, the fault is likely within the transmission itself rather than a clutch in the traditional sense. Let the breaker know your gearbox type and they can advise on the correct transmission components for your vehicle.

The second-generation GH Mazda 6 (2008–2012) and third-generation GJ (2012–2018) are different platforms, and clutch compatibility across that boundary cannot be assumed even where engine displacements appear similar. The third-gen Mazda 6 introduced revised engine variants including the SkyActiv units, which have different clutch specifications to the earlier engines. Name both the engine code and generation to your breaker and ask them to confirm the part numbers match before committing to a purchase.

Both years sit within the third-generation Mazda 6 GJ (2012–2018), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the engine codes match, but Mazda did carry out running production changes during this generation. The key check is that the engine code on the donor vehicle is identical to yours, as even within the same generation different power outputs of the 2.2 diesel (150ps versus 175ps, for example) can use different clutch specifications. Confirm the engine code and build date with the breaker against your registration to be sure.