S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 vs MZR 1.6 (Z6)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MZR 1.6 (Z6) BEST 88/100
+20 points over S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda

Specifications

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
MZR 1.6 (Z6)
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
88
Years
2015--2023
2003--2013
Displacement
1499 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
105 hp
Known Issues
3
4
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,900
€290--€850

Character

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5

"Mazda 2/3/CX-3 diesel. Mazda's own small diesel — not sourced. High compression ratio (14.8:1). DPF standard. City driving = DPF issues (very relevant for Greece). Good on highway. Quiet for a small diesel."

MZR 1.6 (Z6)

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

Issues Comparison

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 3

▲ HIGH
DPF in city driving €400--€1,200 40,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Injector issues at high mileage €400--€1,200 120,000 km--200,000 km

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

Models

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 3

2 DJ/DL 2014--2020 3 BM/BN 2016--2019 CX-3 DK 2015--2024

MZR 1.6 (Z6) 3

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