Mazda 6 Rear Cross Member Replacement Parts
Need a used Mazda 6 rear cross member? Request a free quote from UK vehicle dismantlers and compare offers direct.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
Buying a used Mazda 6 rear cross member: what matters
Fitment on a used rear cross member varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- Confirm body style
- State if it's for 2WD or 4WD
Other used Mazda 6 parts
Used rear cross member for other Mazda models
Fitment questions
What years does the Mazda 6 Rear Cross Member fit, and does generation matter?
Generation matters a great deal for the rear cross member. The Mazda 6 ran as three distinct generations: the first-gen GG/GY platform from 2002 to 2007, the second-gen GH platform from 2007 to 2012, and the third-gen GJ platform from 2012 onwards. Parts from one generation will not cross over to another, so always make sure the breaker's part comes from the same generation as your car.
Will a rear cross member from a 2008 Mazda 6 fit my 2011 Mazda 6?
Both a 2008 and a 2011 Mazda 6 fall within the second-gen GH platform (2007–2012), so you are within the same generation, which is a promising starting point. However, the GH received a facelift in 2010, and whether that involved any pressing or structural changes to the rear cross member is not something that can be stated with certainty here — confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before purchasing.
Does body style affect which rear cross member I need — saloon versus estate versus hatch?
Yes, body style is the most important factor for a rear cross member on the Mazda 6. The saloon, estate (tourer), and hatchback body styles each have differently structured rear ends, and the cross member is specific to each. Always tell the breaker your exact body style alongside the year, as a part pulled from a saloon will not suit an estate and vice versa.
Does trim level matter — will a SE rear cross member fit a Sport or GT?
Trim level does not affect the fitment of a rear cross member on the Mazda 6 — SE, Sport, and GT all share the same rear bodyshell structure within the same generation and body style. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as brackets or fixings related to differing exhaust or tow bar provisions, so mention your trim to the breaker so they can flag anything worth checking, but the structural part itself interchanges freely across trim levels.
Does a rear cross member from a first-gen 2004 Mazda 6 fit a second-gen 2009 Mazda 6?
No — the first-gen GG/GY (2002–2007) and second-gen GH (2007–2012) are entirely different platforms, and the rear cross member will not be interchangeable between them. Always source the part from the same generation as your vehicle; give the breaker your registration to be certain.
I've found a rear cross member listed as fitting a 2013 Mazda 6 — will it suit my 2017 Mazda 6?
Both years sit within the third-gen GJ platform, which ran from 2012 onwards, so you are within the same generation. That said, the GJ received updates during its production run, and whether any of those involved changes to the rear cross member pressing is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume — body style must also match exactly.