Mazda 6 Ignition Switch Replacement Parts

The Mazda 6 was sold with a traditional keyed ignition switch across earlier generations, so a physical ignition barrel and switch assembly does exist on many examples. Later models, particularly from the third generation (GJ, 2012 onwards), were available with push-button start, meaning those variants do not have a conventional ignition switch in the same sense. If your car has a push-button start, you will be looking for a different component such as the start button or associated relay rather than a traditional ignition switch. Check your dashboard before requesting quotes, as the correct part depends entirely on how your car starts.

The first-generation Mazda 6 (GG/GY platform) ran from 2002 to 2007, and the second generation (GH platform) ran from 2007 to 2012, so a 2005 car is a first-gen and a 2009 car is a second-gen — these are different platforms with different switch assemblies. It is very unlikely the switch will interchange directly across this generational boundary, and you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering. Quoting your reg to the breaker will let them cross-reference the correct part number and save you a wasted journey.

For a traditional keyed ignition switch, the trim level — whether TS, TS2, Sport, or Takuya — does not affect fitment, as the switch assembly is determined by the generation and whether the car has a keyed or push-button start, not the equipment level. You may find cosmetic differences around the steering column surround depending on trim, but the switch itself should be the same within the same generation. Confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure, but trim alone should not be a barrier here.

Both a 2013 and a 2016 Mazda 6 fall within the third generation (GJ platform, 2012 onwards), so they share the same basic architecture, and if your 2013 car has a traditional keyed ignition rather than push-button start, a switch from a 2016 car of the same start type may well be compatible. However, the GJ generation received a facelift in 2015, and it is worth confirming with the breaker that the switch assembly was unchanged across that facelift point before committing. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can verify the exact part number matches.

For a traditional ignition switch, the engine variant — petrol or diesel — does not affect fitment, as the switch is part of the steering column assembly and operates the same way regardless of what is under the bonnet. What matters is the generation of the car and whether it uses a keyed ignition or push-button start. Confirm with the breaker using your registration, but engine type alone should not prevent the part from fitting.

A used ignition switch from a reputable breaker is a common and cost-effective solution for a worn or stiff barrel, and breakers in the Findapart network will be able to match the correct switch to your generation and start type. Bear in mind that on some Mazda 6 models the ignition switch and barrel are separate components, so clarify with the breaker exactly which part is failing before ordering. If your car is also fitted with an immobiliser tied to the original barrel, discuss this with the breaker as additional programming work by a locksmith or auto electrician may be needed after fitting.