Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina engines

Mazda Familia / 323 / Protege / Astina is a Japanese subcompact and compact class car from Mazda Motor Corporation. Manufactured from 1963 to 2003. The model was also produced under the Ford brand and the Laser name. In total, 8 generations of the model have been released. In addition to Japan, the car was also produced in Taiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, New Zealand, Colombia and Zimbabwe. The successor to the model was Mazda 3. In the domestic car market, modifications of 1999-2003 were mainly sold. sedan and S-Wagon.

The Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina was offered with 19 engines between 1985 and 2004 (17 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.0 liters, power output from 55 to 170 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mazda FS-DE (about 450,000 km).

Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mazda 323 BF 1985–1989
Mazda B6 1.6l1985–19891.6 L R482–86 hppetrolbelt3 L~275,000 km
Mazda B3 1.3l1987–19891.3 L R455–75 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Mazda Familia BF 1985–1994
Mazda B6 1.6l1985–19891.6 L R482–86 hppetrolbelt3 L~275,000 km
Mazda B5 1.5l1987–19941.5 L R473–88 hppetrolbelt3 L~250,000 km
Mazda B3 1.3l1987–19891.3 L R455–75 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Mazda 323 BG 1989–1994
Mazda BP 1.8l1989–19941.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~330,000 km
Mazda B6-ME1989–19941.6 L R485–90 hppetrolbelt3 L~280,000 km
Mazda B6 1.6l1989–19941.6 L R482–86 hppetrolbelt3 L~275,000 km
Mazda B5-DE1989–19941.5 L R4105–120 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~350,000 km
Mazda B3 1.3l1989–19941.3 L R455–75 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Mazda BP-ME/B81990–19941.8 L R4100–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda Familia BG 1989–1994
Mazda BP 1.8l1989–19941.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~330,000 km
Mazda B6 1.6l1989–19941.6 L R482–86 hppetrolbelt3 L~275,000 km
Mazda B5-DE1989–19941.5 L R4105–120 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~350,000 km
Mazda B3 1.3l1989–19941.3 L R455–75 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Mazda BP-ME/B81990–19941.8 L R4100–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda Protege BG 1989–1994
Mazda BP 1.8l1989–19941.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~330,000 km
Mazda BP-ME/B81990–19941.8 L R4100–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda 323 BA 1994–1998
Mazda KF-DE1994–19982.0 L V6140–145 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Mazda 323 BH 1994–1998
Mazda Z5-DE1994–19981.5 L R490–110 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mazda BP-ME/B81994–19961.8 L R4100–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda BP 1.8l1994–19981.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~330,000 km
Mazda B3 1.3l1994–19981.3 L R455–75 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Mazda RF 2.0l1995–19982.0 L R458–92 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5–5.5 L~300,000 km
Mazda Familia BH 1994–1998
Mazda Z5-DE1994–19981.5 L R490–110 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mazda BP-ME/B81994–19961.8 L R4100–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda BP 1.8l1994–19981.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~330,000 km
Mazda B6-DE1994–19981.6 L R4105–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~300,000 km
Mazda B5-DE1994–19961.5 L R4105–120 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~350,000 km
Mazda B3-ME1994–19981.3 L R465–85 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~280,000 km
Mazda Protege BH 1994–1998
Mazda Z5-DE1994–19981.5 L R490–110 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mazda BP-ME/B81994–19961.8 L R4100–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda BP 1.8l1994–19981.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~330,000 km
Mazda 323 BJ 1998–2003
Mazda RF-T DI1998–20032.0 L R490–110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Mazda RF 2.0l1998–20002.0 L R458–92 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5–5.5 L~300,000 km
Mazda ZM-DE1998–20031.6 L R495–105 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Mazda ZL-DE1998–20031.5 L R4110 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda FP-DE1998–20031.8 L R490–135 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~400,000 km
Mazda B3 1.3l1998–20031.3 L R455–75 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Mazda FS-DE2000–20032.0 L R4115–140 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~450,000 km
Mazda Familia BJ 1998–2004
Mazda ZM-DE1998–20031.6 L R495–105 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Mazda ZL-VE1998–20031.5 L R4130 hppetrolbelt3.3 L~290,000 km
Mazda ZL-DE1998–20031.5 L R4110 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~320,000 km
Mazda FP-DE1998–20041.8 L R490–135 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~400,000 km
Mazda B6-DE1998–20031.6 L R4105–115 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~300,000 km
Mazda B3-ME1998–20031.3 L R465–85 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~280,000 km
Mazda FS-ZE2000–20042.0 L R4165–170 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mazda FS-DE2000–20042.0 L R4115–140 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~450,000 km
Mazda Protege BJ 1998–2003
Mazda ZM-DE1998–20031.6 L R495–105 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Mazda FP-DE1998–20001.8 L R490–135 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~400,000 km
Mazda FS-DE2000–20032.0 L R4115–140 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~450,000 km

Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina?

Mazda 323 BF (1985–1989): Mazda B6 1.6l and Mazda B3 1.3l; Mazda Familia BF (1985–1994): Mazda B6 1.6l, Mazda B5 1.5l and Mazda B3 1.3l; Mazda 323 BG (1989–1994): Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda B6-ME, Mazda B6 1.6l, Mazda B5-DE, Mazda B3 1.3l and Mazda BP-ME/B8; Mazda Familia BG (1989–1994): Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda B6 1.6l, Mazda B5-DE, Mazda B3 1.3l and Mazda BP-ME/B8; Mazda Protege BG (1989–1994): Mazda BP 1.8l and Mazda BP-ME/B8; Mazda 323 BA (1994–1998): Mazda KF-DE; Mazda 323 BH (1994–1998): Mazda Z5-DE, Mazda BP-ME/B8, Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda B3 1.3l and Mazda RF 2.0l; Mazda Familia BH (1994–1998): Mazda Z5-DE, Mazda BP-ME/B8, Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda B6-DE, Mazda B5-DE and Mazda B3-ME; Mazda Protege BH (1994–1998): Mazda Z5-DE, Mazda BP-ME/B8 and Mazda BP 1.8l; Mazda 323 BJ (1998–2003): Mazda RF-T DI, Mazda RF 2.0l, Mazda ZM-DE, Mazda ZL-DE, Mazda FP-DE, Mazda B3 1.3l and Mazda FS-DE; Mazda Familia BJ (1998–2004): Mazda ZM-DE, Mazda ZL-VE, Mazda ZL-DE, Mazda FP-DE, Mazda B6-DE, Mazda B3-ME, Mazda FS-ZE and Mazda FS-DE; Mazda Protege BJ (1998–2003): Mazda ZM-DE, Mazda FP-DE and Mazda FS-DE.

Which Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina engines are: Mazda FS-DE — about 450,000 km; Mazda FP-DE — about 400,000 km; Mazda B5-DE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mazda B3 1.3l — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda B3-ME — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda B5 1.5l — 3 L (5W-30); Mazda B5-DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda B6 1.6l — 3 L (5W-30); Mazda B6-DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda B6-ME — 3 L (5W-30); Mazda BP 1.8l — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda BP-ME/B8 — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda FP-DE — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mazda FS-DE — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mazda FS-ZE — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mazda KF-DE — 4 L (5W-30); Mazda RF 2.0l — 5–5.5 L (5W-30); Mazda RF-T DI — 4.7 L (5W-30); Mazda Z5-DE — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mazda ZL-DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda ZL-VE — 3.3 L (5W-30); Mazda ZM-DE — 4 L (5W-30).

Does the Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Mazda B3 1.3l, Mazda B3-ME, Mazda B5 1.5l, Mazda B5-DE, Mazda B6 1.6l, Mazda B6-DE, Mazda B6-ME, Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda BP-ME/B8, Mazda FP-DE, Mazda FS-DE, Mazda FS-ZE, Mazda KF-DE, Mazda RF 2.0l, Mazda RF-T DI, Mazda Z5-DE, Mazda ZL-DE, Mazda ZL-VE and Mazda ZM-DE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Mazda Familia/323/Protege/Astina available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mazda RF 2.0l and Mazda RF-T DI.

Engine details

Mazda RF 2.0l

Mazda RF 2.0l

1983–2003 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 58–92 hp · belt

These are simple and reliable diesel engines, most of their problems are due to old age.

Mazda B6 1.6l

Mazda B6 1.6l

1985–1994 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 82–86 hp · belt

A simple and reliable motor worries its owners only at high mileage.

Mazda B3 1.3l

Mazda B3 1.3l

1987–2005 · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 55–75 hp · belt

Most often, problems with the ignition system are discussed in specialized forums.

Mazda B5 1.5l

Mazda B5 1.5l

1987–1994 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 73–88 hp · belt

This is a very simple and reliable motor, all its problems are due to old age.

Mazda B5-DE

Mazda B5-DE

1989–2005 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 105–120 hp · belt

A simple and reliable engine does not cause so many problems to its owners.

Mazda B6-ME

Mazda B6-ME

1989–1994 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 85–90 hp · belt

Structurally simple and reliable motor worries only at high mileage.

Mazda BP 1.8l

Mazda BP 1.8l

1989–2004 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 130–140 hp · belt

This power unit is famous for its reliability, but often consumes oil.

Mazda BP-ME/B8

Mazda BP-ME/B8

1990–1996 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 100–115 hp · belt

This motor is famous for its reliability and worries only at high mileage.

Mazda KF-DE

Mazda KF-DE

1992–2002 · 2.0 L V6 · petrol · 140–145 hp · belt

The aluminum block here is very afraid of overheating, keep an eye on the cooling system.

Mazda B6-DE

Mazda B6-DE

1993–2009 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 105–115 hp · belt

This engine is considered reliable, but often consumes oil after 150,000 km.

Mazda B3-ME

Mazda B3-ME

1994–2003 · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 65–85 hp · belt

On specialized forums, problems with the ignition system are discussed most of all.

Mazda Z5-DE

Mazda Z5-DE

1994–1998 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 90–110 hp · belt

This structurally simple and reliable motor has practically no weak points.

Mazda FP-DE

Mazda FP-DE

1997–2004 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 90–135 hp · belt

This is a simple and reliable unit with a decent resource and no special weaknesses.

Mazda FS-DE

Mazda FS-DE

1997–2004 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 115–140 hp · belt

This motor is famous for its simplicity and reliability, and also has a good resource.

Mazda FS-ZE

Mazda FS-ZE

1997–2004 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 165–170 hp · belt

Despite the high boost, this engine is reliable and has a good resource.

Mazda RF-T DI

Mazda RF-T DI

1998–2004 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 90–110 hp · belt

This unit has no proprietary weaknesses, its problems are typical for diesel engines.

Mazda ZL-DE

Mazda ZL-DE

1998–2003 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

This is a reliable motor and most of its problems are due to poor maintenance.

Mazda ZL-VE

Mazda ZL-VE

1998–2003 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 130 hp · belt

This simple and reliable engine is only afraid of untimely maintenance.

Mazda ZM-DE

Mazda ZM-DE

1998–2003 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 95–105 hp · belt

Structurally simple and reliable engine is afraid of only rare maintenance.

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