MZR 1.6 (Z6) vs LF-VE/DE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MZR 1.6 (Z6) BEST 88/100
+8 points over LF-VE/DE
0 / 100
BEST MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda

Specifications

MZR 1.6 (Z6)
LF-VE/DE
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
88
80
Years
2003--2013
2003--2013
Displacement
1598 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
141--167 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€290--€850
€50--€200

Character

MZR 1.6 (Z6)

"Japanese engineering at its simplest. Timing chain, zero drama, 300k+ km documented. The invisible reliable engine."

LF-VE/DE

"Mazda3/6. Ford co-developed (Duratec basis). VVT. Timing chain. Reliable and smooth. Coil pack failures. Thermostat. Low drama ownership. Good base for MPS/Speed turbo."

Issues Comparison

MZR 1.6 (Z6) 4

● MODERATE
Thermostat housing leak €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack failure €60--€200 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount wear €80--€200 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
VVT solenoid clogging €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km

LF-VE/DE 1

○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Models

MZR 1.6 (Z6) 3

2 DY 2003--2007 Mazda3 1.6 BK 2003--2009 Hatchback Mazda3 1.6 BL 2009--2013 Hatchback

LF-VE/DE 3

CR-V RW 2019--2023 Civic FL/FE Mk11 2022--present ZR-V — 2023--present
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