Belt or chain in a 2012 Mazda3?

Hi,

Does the 2012 Mazda3 Tamura 1.6 diesel have a timing chain or timing belt?

Regards

Mark B.

Mark Bowman (Whitehead)

Oct 2019 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi Mark,

It has a timing belt. It must be changed at least every 200,000 kilometres or 10 years, whichever comes first.

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