Mazda 6 Gear Stick Replacement Parts

The Mazda 6 has been sold with both manual and automatic gearboxes throughout its production, so a physical gear stick exists on manual variants across all three generations: the GG/GY (2002–2007), the GH (2008–2012), and the GJ/GL (2012 onwards). Automatic versions use a selector lever rather than a traditional gear stick, so the part you need will differ depending on your gearbox type. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm whether your car is manual or automatic before searching.

These two cars sit in different generations — the 2006 model is a first-gen GG/GY (2002–2007) and the 2010 is a second-gen GH (2008–2012) — so the gear sticks are unlikely to be a straight swap. Engine code and gearbox type also need to match, as the mechanical interface and surrounding trim surround can differ between generations. Confirm compatibility directly with the breaker against both registration numbers before purchasing.

For the physical gear stick itself, the gearbox type (manual vs automatic) is the primary concern, but the specific gearbox variant tied to your engine code can affect the gear lever base fitting and linkage. Diesel and petrol Mazda 6s of the same generation may use different gearboxes, so the engine code from your V5 is the most useful detail to supply to a breaker. Fuel type alone isn't enough — quote your full engine code so the breaker can match the correct unit.

Trim level does not affect mechanical fitment of the gear stick — an SE, SE-L, Sport, or GT unit from the same generation with the same gearbox will interchange mechanically. What can differ is the appearance of the gear knob itself, as higher trims like Sport or GT may have a leather-wrapped or stitched knob versus a plain finish on SE, so factor that in if aesthetics matter to you. The breaker will match on gearbox type and engine code, not trim level.

The GJ generation ran from 2012 with a facelift introduced around 2015–2016, so a 2014 car is pre-facelift and should share the same generation architecture as 2012–2013 cars. Provided the gearbox type and engine code match, a gear stick from an early GJ is likely compatible, but whether there were any ancillary or mounting changes mid-production is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Always supply your engine code for the closest match.

Body style does not affect the fitment of a manual gear stick — the gearbox and transmission tunnel are shared across saloon, hatchback, and estate body styles within the same generation. What matters is the generation, gearbox type, and engine code, not whether the donor car was an estate or saloon. As long as those details align, body style is not a concern — confirm with the breaker to be sure.