Mazda B5-ME
Based on the activity on the specialized forums, the ignition system delivers the most problems.
Mazda 2/Demio engines
Mazda 2 / Demio is a Japanese car of the subcompact class of the Mazda Motor Corporation line. It began to be produced in 1996. The Demio brand name is used for cars sold in the Asian market. The base model platform is Ford Fiesta. In total, 4 generations of the machine were produced, the last of which has been produced since 2014. The car has three body modifications – a 3- and 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan. The model is produced in Japan, Mexico and Thailand, sold in Europe, Australia, America and Asia.
The Mazda 2/Demio was offered with 8 engines since 1996 (5 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 1.6 liters, power output from 65 to 120 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mazda B5-ME (about 300,000 km).
Mazda 2/Demio engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Demio DW 1996–2002 | |||||||
| Mazda B5-ME | 1996–2002 | 1.5 L R4 | 75–100 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mazda B3-ME | 1996–2002 | 1.3 L R4 | 65–85 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~280,000 km |
| Mazda 2 DY 2002–2007 | |||||||
| Mazda ZY-VE | 2002–2007 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~280,000 km |
| Mazda ZJ-VE | 2002–2007 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~240,000 km |
| Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD | 2003–2007 | 1.4 L R4 | 68 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.75 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mazda Demio DY 2002–2007 | |||||||
| Mazda ZY-VE | 2002–2007 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~280,000 km |
| Mazda ZJ-VE | 2002–2007 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~240,000 km |
| Mazda 2 DE 2007–2015 | |||||||
| Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD | 2007–2009 | 1.4 L R4 | 68 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.75 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mazda ZY-VE | 2007–2015 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~280,000 km |
| Mazda ZJ-VE | 2007–2015 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~240,000 km |
| Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD | 2009–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–115 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 3.8–3.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mazda Demio DE 2007–2015 | |||||||
| Mazda ZY-VE | 2007–2015 | 1.5 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~280,000 km |
| Mazda ZJ-VE | 2007–2015 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~240,000 km |
| Mazda 2 DJ 2014–present | |||||||
| Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.5 | 2014–present | 1.5 L R4 | 100–120 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~250,000 km |
| Mazda S5-DPTS | 2014–present | 1.5 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~240,000 km |
Mazda 2/Demio engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Mazda 2/Demio?
Mazda Demio DW (1996–2002): Mazda B5-ME and Mazda B3-ME; Mazda 2 DY (2002–2007): Mazda ZY-VE, Mazda ZJ-VE and Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD; Mazda Demio DY (2002–2007): Mazda ZY-VE and Mazda ZJ-VE; Mazda 2 DE (2007–2015): Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD, Mazda ZY-VE, Mazda ZJ-VE and Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD; Mazda Demio DE (2007–2015): Mazda ZY-VE and Mazda ZJ-VE; Mazda 2 DJ (2014–present): Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.5 and Mazda S5-DPTS.
Which Mazda 2/Demio engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Mazda 2/Demio engines are: Mazda B5-ME — about 300,000 km; Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD — about 300,000 km; Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Mazda 2/Demio engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mazda B3-ME — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda B5-ME — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda S5-DPTS — 5.1 L (5W-30); Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.5 — 3.9 L (0W-20); Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD — 3.75 L (5W-30); Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD — 3.8–3.9 L (5W-30); Mazda ZJ-VE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Mazda ZY-VE — 3.9 L (5W-30).
Does the Mazda 2/Demio have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Mazda S5-DPTS, Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.5, Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD, Mazda ZJ-VE and Mazda ZY-VE; timing belt: Mazda B3-ME, Mazda B5-ME, Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD and Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Mazda 2/Demio available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Mazda S5-DPTS, Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD and Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD.
Engine details
Mazda B3-ME
On specialized forums, problems with the ignition system are discussed most of all.
Mazda ZJ-VE
This engine is quite reliable, the only thing that is prone to carbon formation.
Mazda ZY-VE
The main problem of the unit is the tendency to accelerated carbon formation.
Mazda Y4 1.4 CiTD
Despite the modest displacement, this is a quite resourceful diesel engine.
Mazda Y6 1.6 CiTD
In the engines of the first years of production, the camshaft cams quickly wore out.
Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.5
This engine is demanding on the quality of gasoline, injectors are constantly clogged in it.
Mazda S5-DPTS
There was a recall campaign in connection with the ingress of oil into the intake at high speeds.
Models with the same engines
- Mazda 3/Axela 5 shared engines
- Mazda 5 1 shared engine
- Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina 1 shared engine