Second Hand Mazda 6 Glove Box

The Mazda 6 ran across three main generations: the first generation (GG/GY) from 2002 to 2007, the second generation (GH) from 2007 to 2012, and the third generation (GJ) from 2012 onwards with a facelift around 2015. Glove boxes are generation-specific, so a part from within the same generation is your starting point, but whether a pre-facelift piece crosses over to a post-facelift car within the same generation is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration. Never assume a part from one generation will fit another.

Both a 2013 and a 2016 Mazda 6 sit within the third generation (GJ), however 2015 brought a facelift to that generation which may have introduced subtle interior changes. The glove box may well interchange across that facelift boundary, but you should confirm with the breaker using your exact registration to be sure, as internal trim and latch mechanisms can vary. Don't purchase on assumption alone.

For the Mazda 6, trim levels such as S, SE, SE-L, Sport Nav, and GT Sport primarily affect features like seat upholstery, infotainment, and exterior details rather than the glove box itself. In most cases the glove box is shared across trim levels within the same generation, though some higher trims may include a cooled glove box or different finishing, so it is worth mentioning your trim to the breaker when requesting a quote. Generation remains the critical factor for fitment.

The Mazda 6 has been offered in both saloon and Tourer (estate) body styles, and the dashboard and glove box assembly are generally shared between these body styles within the same generation. You should still mention your body style to the breaker as a precaution, but door count and body style are unlikely to affect glove box fitment. Generation is the primary consideration here.

The Mazda 6 is a right-hand-drive car in the UK, meaning the glove box sits on the nearside (NS) in front of the passenger seat as standard. As long as you are sourcing from another UK-market Mazda 6 of the same generation, the side should not be an issue, but it is always sensible to confirm with the breaker that the donor car was also UK-specification right-hand drive.

A glove box is a straightforward interior trim part and does not involve any safety-critical systems such as airbags or pretensioners, so fitting it yourself is generally reasonable for a competent DIYer. That said, some glove box assemblies on the Mazda 6 are close to dashboard airbag components, so take care during removal and refitting not to disturb any wiring. If you are at all unsure, having a garage or trimmer fit it is a sensible precaution.