BM5FS · 2013–2017 · Japan
BM2AS · 2018–2019 · Japan
all-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive
2018–2019 · Japan · BM2AS
Derived from the same manufacturer-backed drivetrain-and-transmission record for this chassis.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela 2018 technical specifications ↗| 6-speed automatic transmission ratios | 1st 3.529 · 2nd 2.025 · 3rd 1.348 · 4th 1.000 · 5th 0.742 · 6th 0.594 · reverse 2.994 Applies to the cited BM5FS 1.5L automatic specification. |
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| 6-speed manual transmission ratios | 1st 3.583 · 2nd 1.904 · 3rd 1.290 · 4th 1.028 · 5th 0.837 · 6th 0.680 · reverse 3.454 Applies to the cited BM5FS 1.5L manual specification. |
| Drivetrain | FF Derived from the same manufacturer-backed drivetrain-and-transmission record for this chassis. |
| Drivetrain and transmission | FF · 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, depending grade Transmission must be confirmed from the exact grade/vehicle. |
| Engine air-cleaner replacement interval | 50,000 km normal / 25,000 km severe Severe-condition criteria are defined in Mazda's maintenance documentation. Confirm the exact production-period service schedule for the vehicle. |
| Engine code | P5-VPS Engine availability can vary by market, grade and model year; use the cited manufacturer reference for this chassis. |
| Engine code and displacement | P5-VPS · 1,496 cc For the cited Japanese-market BM5FS SKYACTIV-G 1.5 specification. |
| Engine displacement | 1,496 cc Displacement is tied to the cited chassis/engine configuration; verify the exact grade and year before parts or service decisions. |
| Engine output | 82 kW (111 PS) at 6,000 rpm Figures are for the cited Japanese-market specification. |
| Engine output and torque | 82 kW (111 PS) at 6,000 rpm · 144 N·m at 3,500 rpm Figures are for the cited Japanese-market specification. |
| Engine torque | 144 N·m at 3,500 rpm Figures are for the cited Japanese-market specification. |
| Fuel-saving architecture — 2018 1.5L | Miller-cycle combustion, i-stop, direct injection, VVT, charge control and electric power steering; lock-up torque converter on 6EC-AT Equipment is tied to the cited 2018 1.5-litre specification and transmission configuration. |
| JC08 fuel economy — 2018 1.5L | 20.4 km/L (6EC-AT) / 19.2 km/L (6MT) Laboratory JC08 values are not expected real-world fuel economy; actual consumption varies with use and conditions. |
| P5-VPS compression ratio | 13.0:1 Exact P5-VPS manufacturer specification. |
| P5-VPS engine bore × stroke | 74.5 × 85.8 mm Exact P5-VPS manufacturer specification. |
| P5-VPS engine layout | Water-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve Exact P5-VPS manufacturer specification. |
| P5-VPS fuel injection | Direct injection (DI) Exact P5-VPS manufacturer specification. |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, depending grade Derived from the same manufacturer-backed drivetrain-and-transmission record for this chassis. |
| Wheel nut tightening torque | 108–147 N·m Use proper tightening sequence and calibrated tools; this is a torque range, not a substitute for workshop procedure. |
| Curb weight — 2018 1.5L Sport | 1,260–1,280 kg Confirm the exact grade and transmission before using curb weight for compliance, towing or workshop calculations. |
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| Dimensions — 2018 1.5L Sport | 4,470 × 1,795 × 1,470 mm Specification sheet dated November 2018; equipment and production-period differences should be checked for an individual car. |
| Interior dimensions — 2018 1.5L Sport | 1,845 × 1,505 × 1,170 mm Use the cited Japan-market BM5FS-era specification as the applicability reference. |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.3 m Manufacturer specification value; real maneuvering space depends on tyres, load and conditions. |
| Seating capacity | 5 occupants Equipment differences do not change the listed five-person capacity in this specification. |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm Applies to the cited BM5FS specification table. |
| Automatic transmission fluid | Mazda ATF FZ; 7.2 L reference capacity Reference capacity is not necessarily the drain-and-fill quantity; service procedure and actual refill quantity can differ. |
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| Brake fluid | Mazda BF-3 (DOT 3) Brake-fluid replacement timing is shown separately in the maintenance section. |
| Engine coolant | 5.8 L reference capacity (SKYACTIV-G 1.5 automatic 2WD) Coolant type and replacement interval depend on whether the vehicle carries the Golden coolant mark near the radiator cap. |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.9 L without filter / 4.2 L with filter This source covers the later BM5FS production range; always confirm engine and production period before service. Oil only · 3.9 L Oil + filter · 4.2 L Engine · SKYACTIV-G 1.5 |
| Engine oil capacity — with filter | 4.2 L Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis. |
| Engine oil capacity — without filter | 3.9 L Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis. |
| Engine oil grades — SKYACTIV-G 1.5 | SAE 0W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-20 in the documented Mazda genuine-oil specifications Use oil meeting the manufacturer specification appropriate to climate and production period; this is not a generic substitute for the current manual. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 51 L (2WD) BM5FS is a 2WD SKYACTIV-G 1.5 code; always confirm the vehicle label and production period. |
| Factory tyre and wheel sizes | 205/60R16 92V on 16×6.5J or 215/45R18 89W on 18×7J Actual equipment varies by grade. Confirm the tyre placard fitted to the vehicle. |
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| Tyre pressure | 205/60R16: 250/250 kPa; 215/45R18: 240/220 kPa front/rear Pressure depends on the fitted factory tyre size. Confirm the tyre placard for the exact vehicle. 205/60R16 92V · Front 250 kPa / Rear 250 kPa 215/45R18 89W (1.5) · Front 240 kPa / Rear 220 kPa |
| 12V battery | Q-85 on SKYACTIV-G 1.5 i-stop models Battery specification depends on engine and equipment. Confirm i-stop fitment and production period before purchasing. Battery · Q-85 Application · SKYACTIV-G 1.5 with i-stop |
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| Advanced-key battery life | Approximately 1 year Battery life varies with storage and radio-frequency exposure; this is an approximate manufacturer guide, not a guaranteed lifespan. |
| Key fob battery | CR2025 Mazda recommends dealer replacement to avoid damaging the key. Confirm that your key case matches the manual before opening it. Battery · CR2025 Key type · Advanced Key Vehicle code · BM5FS |
| Brake layout | Ventilated disc front · disc rear Applies to the cited BM5FS specification table. |
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| CO₂ emissions — JC08 | 114 g/km (6EC-AT) / 121 g/km (6MT) These are certification/test-cycle values for the cited 2018 BM5FS configurations, not a measurement from an individual vehicle. |
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| Factory wheel offset | 50.0 mm Confirm the individual vehicle’s fitted wheel marking and tyre placard before replacement. |
| Final reduction ratios | 4.605 automatic / 4.388 manual Transmission-specific values; confirm the installed gearbox before service or parts work. |
| Front / rear track — 2018 1.5L Sport | 1,555 / 1,560 mm Grade and wheel package can affect chassis dimensions. |
| Front / rear turn-signal bulb | WY21W (7443NA), 21 W Check fitted lamp assembly and production equipment before replacement. |
| Halogen high-beam headlamp bulb | HB3 (9005), 60 W Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. |
| Halogen low-beam headlamp bulb | H11, 55 W Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. |
| Minimum ground clearance — 2018 1.5L Sport | 155 mm Use the cited BM5FS-era specification as the applicability reference. |
| Position lamp — halogen headlamp vehicle | W5W, 5 W Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. |
| Spark plugs | NGK ILKAR7L11 or DENSO ZC20HPR11 Use the exact engine/model applicability and manufacturer guidance before replacement. |
| Steering architecture — 2018 1.5L | Rack-and-pinion with electric power steering Applies to the cited BM5FS 1.5-litre configurations. |
| Suspension layout | MacPherson strut front · multi-link rear Applies to the cited BM5FS specification table. |
| Wheel pitch-circle diameter (PCD) | 114.3 mm The source supplies PCD, not stud count; do not infer additional wheel-fitment dimensions from this value alone. |
Axela front-wiper control-module recall (4468) · JP. Exact model code BM5FS; official affected ranges include BM5FS-204157 through 204411, 300002 through 307481, and 400003 through 410087, plus one repaired vehicle listed separately. Model code alone does not prove an individual vehicle is affected.
Adaptive headlamp aim recall (3890) · JP. Mazda lists Axela BM5FS chassis BM5FS-400004–BM5FS-400345 for recall 3890 on vehicles with the applicable adaptive headlamp equipment. Confirm the individual chassis/equipment with Mazda.
15,000 km / 12 months
Replace SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine oil at 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use, whichever comes first. Under severe conditions Mazda specifies 7,500 km or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Schedule source ↗15,000 km / 12 months
Replace the engine oil filter every 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use. Under severe conditions Mazda specifies 7,500 km or 6 months, whichever comes first.
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