Used Mazda Premacy CV Joints

Yes, the Mazda Premacy is a front-wheel-drive MPV, so it has CV joints on both front driveshafts — one on the nearside (NS) and one on the offside (OS). There are no rear CV joints or a propshaft, as the Premacy was never offered in rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive layout in the UK. When sourcing from a breaker, always specify whether you need the NS or OS joint, as they are not interchangeable side to side.

The Mazda Premacy ran in two distinct generations in the UK: the first generation covered roughly 1999–2004, and the second generation (sold in some markets as the Mazda5) ran from around 2005 onwards. Driveshaft and CV joint dimensions can differ between these generations, so a part from the first generation is unlikely to be a straight swap onto the second. You should confirm the generation of both the donor and your own vehicle with the breaker before purchasing.

Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification, as larger or more powerful engines may put greater load through the drivetrain, and the shaft diameter or joint size can vary accordingly. The Premacy was available with different petrol engines across its generations, so it is worth telling the breaker your exact engine size when requesting a quote. Matching the engine size from the donor vehicle to your own is a sensible precaution to ensure the correct joint is supplied.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Mazda Premacy — the driveshafts are determined by the generation and engine, not by whether the car is a base or higher-specification variant. Any cosmetic or interior differences between trim levels have no bearing on the running gear, so you do not need to match trim when sourcing from a breaker. Focus on confirming the generation, engine size, and the side (NS or OS) you need.

A 2003 car falls within the first generation (1999–2004) and a 2005 model sits at the start of the second generation, so these are different platforms and the CV joints are unlikely to be compatible. This is a cross-generation boundary and fitment cannot be assumed, so you should confirm directly with the breaker whether the specific part numbers match your registration before committing to a purchase. A good breaker will be able to check the donor vehicle's details against your own.

On many used-parts markets, breakers supply the complete driveshaft including the CV joints already fitted, which is often easier and more reliable than sourcing a bare joint and reusing an old shaft. If you only need the CV boot and joint repaired, an independent garage can sometimes rebuild the existing shaft, but for a used replacement the full shaft is the most common option from a breaker. Either way, confirm with the breaker exactly what is included — joint only, or full shaft — and ensure the generation and engine size match your vehicle.