Used Mazda Premacy Radiator

The Mazda Premacy was sold in the UK across two generations: the first generation ran from 1999 to 2005, and the second generation (sold in some markets as the Mazda5) ran from 2005 onwards, with a facelift around 2008. These generational boundaries matter because the bodyshell and engine lineup changed significantly between them, so a radiator from a first-generation car is very unlikely to suit a second-generation car. Always confirm the exact year and engine code with your breaker before purchasing.

This crosses the first-generation-to-second-generation boundary around 2005, and the two cars use different platforms and engine configurations, so fitment is not straightforward. The radiator dimensions, hose positions and mounting points are likely to differ between these generations. Confirm fitment with your breaker against your full registration or engine code before buying.

Engine type is the most important factor for radiator fitment — the petrol and diesel variants have different cooling requirements and the radiators are not interchangeable between fuel types. Within the same generation, gearbox type (manual versus automatic) can also affect which radiator is fitted, as automatic cars often use a transmission oil cooler built into or alongside the radiator. Check your engine code, which you can find on your V5 or via a VIN check, and give it to your breaker to confirm compatibility.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment — the radiator is determined by the engine code, fuel type and gearbox, not by whether the car is a GS, TS or Comfort specification. A radiator sourced from a lower or higher trim car with the same engine and gearbox combination should be mechanically equivalent. Bear in mind that ancillary brackets or mounting details can occasionally vary mid-production, so it is worth asking your breaker to cross-reference against your registration to be sure.

The single most useful detail is your engine code, which identifies the exact unit fitted and is more reliable than the year or badge alone — you can find it on your V5 document or through a VIN check. Alongside that, tell your breaker the fuel type (petrol), gearbox type (manual or automatic) and the model year, as these all influence which radiator was fitted. The more precisely you can describe your car, the better your chance of getting a correctly matched part.

This is worth checking carefully, because automatic transmission vehicles often have a radiator that incorporates an integral transmission oil cooler, whereas the manual version does not. Fitting a manual-spec radiator to an automatic car would remove that cooling function and could cause transmission damage over time. Always tell your breaker whether your car is manual or automatic so they can supply the correct unit.