Used Mazda 6 Oil Pump

Every Mazda 6 engine — petrol or diesel — has an oil pump, as it is a fundamental mechanical component required to circulate engine oil on any internal combustion engine. There are no Mazda 6 variants where an oil pump is absent, so whatever engine your car has, this part exists on it. What does vary is the specific pump design, which is tied closely to the engine code rather than the badge or trim level.

These are distinct generations with different engines, so an oil pump from the first-generation (GG/GY platform, 2002–2008) is very unlikely to be a direct swap into the second-generation (GH platform, 2008–2013). Your engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — is the critical detail to match, as the pump is specific to the engine assembly rather than the generation badge. Always confirm interchangeability with the breaker using both your registration and the engine code before purchasing.

Both a 2010 and a 2012 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel fall within the second generation (GH platform, 2008–2013), so there is a reasonable chance the oil pump is compatible if the engine codes match. The engine code is the most reliable thing to compare — check yours on the V5 or via a VIN check and ask the breaker to confirm it matches the donor vehicle. Do not rely on the year alone, as ancillary changes can occur mid-production, so always verify directly with the breaker against your registration.

No — body style has no bearing on oil pump fitment whatsoever, as the pump is part of the engine assembly and is identical across saloon, Tourer estate, and hatchback variants that share the same engine code. Focus entirely on matching the engine code, fuel type, and model year rather than worrying about which body style the donor car was. This means you have a wider pool of potential donor cars to draw from at the breaker.

Trim level makes no difference to oil pump fitment on the Mazda 6 — SE, Sport, SE-L, and any other trim all use the same pump provided the engine code matches. Trim affects interior specification and cosmetic features, none of which are relevant to a mechanical engine component like an oil pump. Simply match the engine code and fuel type and the trim the breaker's donor car was is irrelevant.

Yes — petrol and diesel engines are entirely different units and their oil pumps are not interchangeable, even within the same model year or generation. A 2.0 petrol engine code and a 2.2 diesel engine code will have distinct oil pump designs specific to each engine. Always tell the breaker both your fuel type and your engine code to ensure you are quoted the correct part.