S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 vs PE-VPS 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PE-VPS 2.0 BEST 85/100
+17 points over S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST PE-VPS 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
PE-VPS 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
2015--2023
2012--2019
Displacement
1499 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
150--165 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,900
€0--€0

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."

PE-VPS 2.0

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

PE-VPS 2.0 0

No documented issues.

Models

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 3

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

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
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