Second Hand Mazda CX-3 Camshaft
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Choosing the right used Mazda CX-3 camshaft
Used camshafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Mazda CX-3 actually have a camshaft?
Yes, all Mazda CX-3 engines are conventional internal combustion units and all of them have camshafts — typically a twin-cam (DOHC) setup, so there is both an inlet and an exhaust camshaft per cylinder bank. The CX-3 was sold in the UK with 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5/2.0-litre diesel engines, and every one of those units uses a physical camshaft. You will need to specify which camshaft you need (inlet or exhaust) when contacting a breaker.
Will a camshaft from a 2016 Mazda CX-3 fit my 2019 CX-3?
The Mazda CX-3 had a single generation running from 2015 to 2023, with a facelift arriving around 2018-2019 that brought some running changes to the engines. Because camshaft fitment follows the engine code above everything else, you need to match that code — not just the year — before assuming the parts are interchangeable across that facelift boundary. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your engine code, then give that to the breaker to verify the two units are the same specification.
Does it matter whether my CX-3 is petrol or diesel when buying a used camshaft?
Yes, absolutely — a petrol camshaft and a diesel camshaft are completely different parts and will not interchange, even if they come from the same year of CX-3. The 2.0-litre petrol (SkyActiv-G) and the 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre diesel (SkyActiv-D) engines have entirely different internal architectures, so always state your fuel type and your engine code when asking a breaker for a quote.
Does the trim level affect which camshaft I need — for example, does a SE-L or GT Sport take a different one?
No, trim level makes no difference to camshaft fitment on the CX-3 — trims like SE, SE-L, Sport Nav, and GT Sport are specification packages that affect the interior and equipment, not the engine internals. What matters is your engine code, fuel type, and whether your gearbox is manual or automatic (as some engine variants were paired exclusively with one or the other). Confirm your engine code from your V5 and pass that to the breaker.
My CX-3 is all-wheel drive — does that mean I need a different camshaft compared to a front-wheel-drive version?
The camshaft itself lives inside the engine and is not affected by whether the car is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive — both drivetrain configurations used the same engine family in the CX-3. What you do need to match is the engine code, because that determines the exact camshaft profile, valve timing, and physical dimensions. Give your engine code to the breaker rather than relying on drivetrain layout alone.
What details should I have ready when asking a UK breaker for a CX-3 camshaft?
The single most useful piece of information is your engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check — this tells the breaker exactly which unit your car has. You should also confirm your fuel type (petrol or diesel), gearbox type (manual or automatic), your registration year, and whether you need the inlet or exhaust camshaft. With those details, a breaker can cross-reference their stock accurately and avoid sending you an incompatible part.