Mazda 626 Recall R/2001/028: Timing Belt Breakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Low

How serious

5 Mar 2001

Launched

648

vehicles in the UK

R/2001/028

DVSA reference

Mazda recalled 626 vehicles built between 1 May 1998 and 31 August 1999. The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly. The dealer will fit a quality assured cam belt. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: TIMING BELT BREAKAGE Defect: The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured cam belt.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: timing belt breakage.

The Fix

The dealer will fit a quality assured cam belt.

Are You Affected?

626 built between 1 May 1998 and 31 August 1999 may be included. Mazda estimates 648 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
2. Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2001/028. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2000/138 on 7 Dec 2000, for drivers floor mat may interfere with throttle pedal. The one launched after it was R/2001/124 on 13 Nov 2001, for fuel tank heatshield may become insecure. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2001.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2001/028, launched 5 March 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.