MZR 1.6 (Z6) vs PE-VPS 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MZR 1.6 (Z6) BEST 88/100
+3 points over PE-VPS 2.0
0 / 100
BEST MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda
0 / 100
BEST PE-VPS 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

MZR 1.6 (Z6)
PE-VPS 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
85
Years
2003--2013
2012--2019
Displacement
1598 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
150--165 hp
Known Issues
4
0
Total Risk Cost
€290--€850
€0--€0

Character

MZR 1.6 (Z6)

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

PE-VPS 2.0

"Pre-Skyactiv-X Mazda3/CX-5. Simple, proven. No issues. Good baseline Mazda engine."

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

PE-VPS 2.0 0

No documented issues.

Models

MZR 1.6 (Z6) 3

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

PE-VPS 2.0 37

RX-8 SE3P 2003--2012 RX-8 SE3P 2003--2012 MX-5 NA 1989--1998 MX-5 NB 1998--2005 MX-5 NA 1989--1998 MX-5 NA 1994--1998 MX-5 NB 1998--2005 626 GF/GW 1997--2002 5 CR 2005--2010 MX-5 NC 2005--2015 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 5 CW 2010--2018 6 GH 2008--2012 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 5 CR 2005--2010 3 BK 2003--2009 MX-5 NC 2005--2015 5 CW 2010--2015 6 GH 2008--2012 3 BL 2009--2013 MX-5 ND 2019--present MX-5 ND 2019--present 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 CX-5 KF 2017--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 CX-30 DM 2019--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 3 BP 2019--present MX-5 ND 2015--2019 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-30 DM 2022--present 3 BK 2003--2009 3 BL 2009--2013 2 DE/DH 2007--2014
Full MZR 1.6 (Z6) Report Full PE-VPS 2.0 Report