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Mazda 3 III (BM) (2013–2019): specs

Mazda 3 III (BM) (2013–2019) photo
Photo: Manoj Prasad from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Mazda 3 III (BM) is a sedan produced from 2013 to 2019. It is the 3rd of 3 generations of the 3 in our catalog.

Engines: 1.5 (P5-VPS (Skyactiv-G 1.5)), 120 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,580 mm, wheelbase 2,700 mm, fuel tank 51 L.

Facelift: 2016. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years2013–2019
Bodysedan
Engine1.5
Engine codeP5-VPS (Skyactiv-G 1.5)
Displacement1.5 L
Fuelpetrol
Power120 hp
Torque150 Nm
Transmissionautomatic, 6-speed
Gearbox model6AT Skyactiv-Drive
Drivefront-wheel drive
Length4,580 mm
Width1,795 mm
Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Fuel tank51 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)
1.5≈ 8,650 ₸≈ 6,055 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Also 1.6, 2.0

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Mazda Skyactiv-Drive gearbox (6-speed automatic): a reliable transmission
  • Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available

Cons

  • Mazda Skyactiv-G engine: carbon buildup on valves in city driving

Common problems and what to check

Engine: Mazda Skyactiv-G

  • few widespread problems
  • carbon buildup on valves in city driving

What to check when buying: smoothness of idle; service history.

Tip: Oil per schedule, ideally every 7–8k km.

Gearbox: Mazda Skyactiv-Drive (6-speed automatic)

  • reliable gearbox

What to check when buying: shift smoothness.

Tip: Oil every 60–80k km.

Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 205/60R16, 205/55R17, 215/45R18; bolt pattern 5x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the Mazda 3 III (BM) have?

1.5, code P5-VPS (Skyactiv-G 1.5), 120 hp, 150 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

automatic (6AT Skyactiv-Drive).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Fuel tank 51 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the Mazda 3 III (BM) in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 8,650 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

Other generations

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