Mazda 626 II (GC) (1982–1987): specs

Mazda 626 II (GC) (1982–1987) photo — Photo: Sabung.hamster, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Mazda 626 II (GC) is a sedan produced from 1982 to 1987. It is the 1st of 3 generations of the 626 in our catalog.

Engines: 2.0, 101 hp. Transmission: manual; front-wheel drive.

This generation was built without a facelift. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years	1982–1987
Body	sedan
Engine	2.0
Displacement	2 L
Fuel	petrol
Power	101 hp
Transmission	manual, 5-speed
Drive	front-wheel drive

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

Engine	Under 10 years	10–20 years (×0.7)	Over 20 years (×0.5)
2.0	≈ 16,475 ₸	≈ 11,532 ₸	≈ 8,238 ₸

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

Pros and cons

Pros

Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available

Cons

Age: the last cars were built in 1987, condition is everything

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 185/70R14, 195/60R15; bolt pattern 4x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

Compare with rivals

626 II (GC) vs 190Mercedes-Benz W201 626 II (GC) vs 5 SeriesBMW E28 626 II (GC) vs 100Audi C3 626 II (GC) vs 3 SeriesBMW E30 626 II (GC) vs 2107Lada

FAQ

What engine does the Mazda 626 II (GC) have?

2.0, 101 hp.

What transmission does it have?

manual.

How much is the vehicle tax on the Mazda 626 II (GC) in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ 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

626 IV (GE)1991–1997 626 V (GF)1997–2002

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