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4.2 L
With filter
Oil only 3.9 L
Oil grade 3.9 L without filter / 4.2 L with filter
Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis.
Service-quantity reference only. Confirm oil grade/viscosity from the applicable manual section for the exact operating conditions.
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.
Mazda BF-3 (DOT 3)
Brake-fluid replacement timing is shown separately in the maintenance section.
51 L (2WD)
BM5FS is a 2WD SKYACTIV-G 1.5 code; always confirm the vehicle label and production period.
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 on 16×6.5J or 215/45R18 89W on 18×7J
Actual equipment varies by grade. Confirm the tyre placard fitted to the vehicle.
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.
CR2025
Mazda recommends dealer replacement to avoid damaging the key. Confirm that your key case matches the manual before opening it.
114.3 mm
Wheel pitch-circle diameter (PCD)
Wheel nut tightening torque 108–147 N·m
The source supplies PCD, not stud count; do not infer additional wheel-fitment dimensions from this value alone.
Use proper tightening sequence and calibrated tools; this is a torque range, not a substitute for workshop procedure.
NGK ILKAR7L11 or DENSO ZC20HPR11
Use the exact engine/model applicability and manufacturer guidance before replacement.
| Lamp | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front / rear turn-signal bulb | WY21W (7443NA), 21 W Check fitted lamp assembly and production equipment before replacement. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — battery ↗ |
| Halogen high-beam headlamp bulb | HB3 (9005), 60 W Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela owner manual (Japan, web edition ebni) section 07030200 — bulb wattage and types ↗ |
| Halogen low-beam headlamp bulb | H11, 55 W Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela owner manual (Japan, web edition ebni) section 07030200 — bulb wattage and types ↗ |
| Position lamp — halogen headlamp vehicle | W5W, 5 W Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela owner manual (Japan, web edition ebni) section 07030200 — bulb wattage and types ↗ |
Service plan
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.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — engine oil ↗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.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN coolant service data ↗Replace the air-conditioning filter at the interval stated in the Mazda owner manual. Use whichever limit comes first: 20,000 km or 1 year. Mazda notes earlier replacement may be needed in heavy traffic or dusty areas.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — air conditioner filter ↗Replace the engine air-cleaner element every 50,000 km under normal use. Under severe conditions Mazda specifies replacement every 25,000 km.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — air cleaner element ↗For vehicles marked for Mazda Long Life Coolant (Golden), the initial replacement is 180,000 km or 9 years; subsequent replacements are 100,000 km or 4 years, whichever comes first. Use Golden coolant only where the radiator-cap/vehicle marking calls for it; otherwise follow the applicable Mazda coolant specification.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN coolant service data ↗Mazda states advanced-key battery life is approximately one year; replace when the green KEY indicator flashes or as needed. The one-year figure is approximate. Battery life varies with radio-frequency exposure, storage and use; the documented replacement battery remains CR2025 for the covered key type.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual ↗Replace brake fluid every 2 years after the initial service. Mazda states the first replacement is at 3 years, then every 2 years. Use Mazda BF-3 (DOT 3).
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — brake fluid ↗Severe-condition criteria are defined in Mazda's maintenance documentation. Confirm the exact production-period service schedule for the vehicle.
Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — air cleaner element ↗| Job | Published reference |
|---|---|
| Wheel nut torque service reference | Tighten wheel nuts to the documented 108–147 N·m range. Use the manufacturer procedure and appropriate calibrated tools; this entry does not add a service interval. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — wheel nut torque ↗ |
| Tyre-pressure service reference | 205/60R16: 250/250 kPa; 215/45R18: 240/220 kPa front/rear. No service interval is inferred; confirm the fitted factory tyre size and vehicle placard. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN tire pressure data ↗ |
| Key fob battery replacement | Use a CR2025 battery for the documented Axela key fob. Confirm the key type on the individual vehicle before replacement. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual ↗ |
| Automatic transmission fluid service | Use Mazda ATF FZ; the manual gives a 7.2 L reference capacity. This specification page does not establish a replacement interval. Confirm the exact maintenance schedule and transmission configuration. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN engine oil and transmission service data ↗ |
| Spark plug service | Use NGK ILKAR7L11 or DENSO ZC20HPR11 iridium spark plugs for the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 reference. No replacement interval is inferred from the specification page. Confirm the maintenance schedule and exact engine/production period. Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — spark plugs ↗ |
| Engine oil | With filter · 4.2 L Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — engine oil ↗ Oil only · 3.9 L Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — engine oil ↗ Oil grade · 3.9 L without filter / 4.2 L with filter Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — engine oil ↗ |
| Coolant | 5.8 L reference capacity (SKYACTIV-G 1.5 automatic 2WD) Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN coolant service data ↗ |
| Brake fluid | Mazda BF-3 (DOT 3) Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — brake fluid ↗ |
| 12V battery | Q-85 on SKYACTIV-G 1.5 i-stop models Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — battery ↗ |
Mazda’s full interval table for this car is not published on CarFactBook yet. Use the cited manual or schedule for any work beyond the references shown here.
Recalls
That is not a clearance. Recalls depend on the chassis number. Check your chassis number against each notice.
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Last checked 2026-09-28
Do it yourself
5 minutes with the chassis number · 2 tools · 5 steps
Open guide →10–15 minutes to prepare a service request · 2 tools · 5 steps
Open guide →10–15 minutes parked with the system on · 2 tools · 5 steps
Open guide →10 minutes to check a listing · 2 tools · 5 steps
Open guide →10–15 minutes · 3 tools · 7 steps
Open guide →5–10 minutes · 2 tools · 6 steps
Open guide →5–15 minutes · 3 tools · 7 steps
Open guide →Parts and fitment
| Part | Specification | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Brake architectureBrakes | Ventilated disc front · disc rearMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Architecture reference only; exact pads/discs must be matched to the individual vehicle. |
| Brake fluidBrakes | Mazda BF-3 (DOT 3)Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — brake fluid ↗ | Use Mazda BF-3 / DOT 3 as specified; follow the maintenance schedule for replacement timing. |
| Engine coolantCooling | 5.8 L reference capacity for SKYACTIV-G 1.5 automatic 2WDMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN coolant service data ↗ | Exact capacity depends on engine/drivetrain configuration. This reference is for SKYACTIV-G 1.5 automatic 2WD. |
| Engine fitmentEngine | P5-VPS · SKYACTIV-G 1.5 · 1,496 cc · 74.5×85.8 mm · 13.0:1 · direct injectionMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Detailed P5-VPS architecture for the cited BM5FS 1.5L specification. |
| Cabin air filterFilters | Air-conditioning filter for the documented Axela owner-manual applicationMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — air conditioner filter ↗ | Mazda gives a replacement schedule for this filter; confirm the exact production-period filter before purchase. |
| Part | Specification | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Engine air-cleaner elementFilters | Replaceable engine air-cleaner element; 50,000 km normal replacement intervalMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — air cleaner element ↗ | Mazda reduces the replacement interval to 25,000 km under severe conditions. Confirm the exact production-period element before ordering. |
| Spark plugsIgnition | NGK ILKAR7L11 or DENSO ZC20HPR11Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — spark plugs ↗ | SKYACTIV-G 1.5 fitment; Mazda specifies iridium plugs. Confirm engine and production period before purchase. |
| Front / rear turn-signal bulbLighting | WY21W (7440NA) · 21 WMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — battery ↗ | Confirm fitted lamp assembly and production equipment before replacement. |
| Front / rear turn-signal bulbLighting | WY21W (7440NA), 21 WMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — battery ↗ | Check fitted lamp assembly and production equipment before replacement. |
| Halogen high-beam bulbLighting | HB3 (9005) · 60 WMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — battery ↗ | Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. |
| Halogen low-beam bulbLighting | H11 · 55 WMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — battery ↗ | Only for halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles; LED-equipped vehicles differ. |
| Steering rack / assist architectureSteering | Rack-and-pinion with electric power steeringMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela environmental specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Applies to the cited BM5FS 1.5-litre configuration; confirm replacement steering components by VIN/model code and production period. |
| Suspension architectureSuspension | MacPherson strut front · multi-link rearMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Architecture reference only; not a replacement-part number. |
| Automatic transmission fitmentTransmission | SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6EC-ATMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Applies to BM5FS automatic grades; confirm transmission before ordering/service. |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | Mazda ATF FZ; 7.2 L reference capacityMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN engine oil and transmission service data ↗ | Confirm automatic-transmission configuration and production period before service. |
| Final reduction ratiosTransmission | 4.605 automatic / 4.388 manualMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Transmission-specific BM5FS 1.5L manufacturer values. |
| Manual transmission fitmentTransmission | SKYACTIV-MT 6MTMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Applies to BM5FS manual grades; confirm transmission before ordering/service. |
| SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6EC-AT ratio setTransmission | 1st 3.529 · 2nd 2.025 · 3rd 1.348 · 4th 1.000 · 5th 0.742 · 6th 0.594 · reverse 2.994Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Exact ratio set for the cited BM5FS 1.5L automatic specification. |
| SKYACTIV-MT 6MT ratio setTransmission | 1st 3.583 · 2nd 1.904 · 3rd 1.290 · 4th 1.028 · 5th 0.837 · 6th 0.680 · reverse 3.454Mazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela specifications (2018-11) ↗ | Exact ratio set for the cited BM5FS 1.5L manual specification. |
| Factory tire and wheel sizesTyres & wheels | 205/60R16 92V on 16×6.5J or 215/45R18 89W on 18×7J; 50 mm offset; 114.3 mm PCDMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — tire and wheel sizes ↗ | Actual tire/wheel package varies by grade. Confirm the driver-door tire placard before purchasing. |
| Factory tyre-pressure referenceTyres & wheels | 205/60R16: 250/250 kPa; 215/45R18: 240/220 kPa front/rearMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Axela BN tire pressure data ↗ | Exact BM5FS reference from Mazda owner-manual data; confirm the fitted factory tyre size and placard. |
| Factory wheel offsetTyres & wheels | 50.0 mmMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela tire / wheel manual (BN) ↗ | Documented for the listed 16×6.5J and 18×7J factory wheel packages; verify wheel marking and tire placard before fitment. |
| Wheel nut tightening torqueTyres & wheels | 108–147 N·mMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela owner manual — wheel nut torque ↗ | Mazda owner-manual tightening range for the documented Axela configuration. |
| Wheel pitch-circle diameterTyres & wheels | 114.3 mm PCDMazda Motor Corporation · Mazda Japan Axela tire / wheel manual (BN) ↗ | PCD alone is not enough to determine wheel compatibility; confirm stud count, offset, center bore, tire size and clearance independently. |
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BM5FS2013–2017 · Japan · P5-VPS · 1,496 cc · FF · 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, depending grade