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Fitment on a used gear stick 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:
Yes, the Mazda 626 was offered with both manual and automatic gearboxes throughout its production run in the UK, so a gear stick (gear lever assembly) does genuinely exist on manual-transmission variants. If your 626 is an automatic, it will have a selector lever rather than a traditional gear stick, and you should search for an automatic selector or shifter assembly instead. Check your V5 or the centre console to confirm which you have before requesting quotes.
The GD generation ran from 1987 to 1992 and the GE generation from 1992 to 1997, and these are distinct platforms with different gearbox families, so a gear stick from one generation is very unlikely to be a straight swap into the other. The gear lever is closely linked to the gearbox itself, and the engine code on your V5 is the most useful detail to give a breaker when sourcing across this boundary. Always confirm physical compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.
Yes, engine code is the most important detail because the gear stick interfaces directly with the gearbox, which varies across the 626's engine range — for example, the four-cylinder petrol units used different gearbox types to the 2.0 diesel variants. Supply your engine code (found on the V5 or via a VIN check) to the breaker alongside your registration, as this is more useful than just quoting the year. Fuel type — petrol or diesel — also affects which gearbox and lever assembly was fitted, so always make this clear when requesting a quote.
No, trim level does not affect gear stick fitment; the lever assembly is determined by the gearbox type and engine code, not by whether your car is an LX, GLX, or GLS. You may find cosmetic differences such as the knob material or gaiter style between trim levels, which a breaker can often mix and match if appearance matters to you. Focus on matching the gearbox type and engine code rather than the trim badge when sourcing.
Both years fall within the GE generation (1992–1997), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the gearbox type and engine code match, but minor ancillary or mounting changes can occur within a generation's production run. Give the breaker both engine codes — yours and the donor car's — and ask them to cross-reference against the specific registration to rule out mid-run changes. Never assume fitment purely on the basis of shared generation without that check.
Body style does not affect gear stick fitment — the lever assembly is driven by the gearbox and engine code, not by whether the donor car is a saloon, hatchback, or estate. A part pulled from any body style variant should interchange correctly provided the gearbox type and engine code match your car. Confirm the match with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.