Mazda 3 Recall R/2006/114: Engine May Seize, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 181
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/114
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 3 vehicles built between 8 April 2004 and 8 September 2004. The oil feed in the cylinder head and camshaft carrier may not be correctly aligned allowing the oil flow to be restricted. The dealer will check recalled vehicles for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The oil feed in the cylinder head and camshaft carrier may not be correctly aligned allowing the oil flow to be restricted. If this this allowed to continue it is likely to result in an engine malfunction when the mileage exceeds 62000.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY SEIZE Defect: It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the oil feed in the cylinder head and camshaft carrier may not be correctly aligned allowing the oil flow to be restricted. If this this allowed to continue it is likely to result in an engine malfunction when the mileage exceeds 62000. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may seize.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
Are You Affected?
3 built between 8 April 2004 and 8 September 2004 may be included. Mazda estimates 181 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/114. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail | Low | R/2017/150 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 3Wiper motor may fail | Book soon | R/2011/071 | |
| 3, 5, 6Engine revs may increase inadvertently | Urgent | R/2008/194 | |
| 3, 5Engine mounting may fail under sudden acceleration | Low | R/2008/050 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2006/098 on 21 Jul 2006, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2007/032 on 9 Mar 2007, for air bag may fail. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/114, launched 16 August 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.