Mazda 3 Timing Belt or Chain (2004-2026)

The Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mazda 3.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Mazda 3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2019 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Mazda 3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Mazda 3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Mazda 3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.