Mazda 3 BK — Reliability

BK 2006–2009 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine L3-VDT — 61/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

CAUTION 61

L3-VDT

L3-VDT 2.3 MZR DISI Turbo (MPS / CX-7)

Mazda's 2.3 DISI turbo (Mazda6 MPS 2005-2007, Mazda3 MPS 2006-2013, CX-7): direct injection, K04 tur...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
VVT actuator wear and timing chain stretch (pre-2010) L3-VDT critical —
Turbocharger failure - coked oil feed and oil leaks (white smoke) L3-VDT high —
Engine mount bolt may loosen (Mazdaspeed3 recall) L3-VDT minor —