Mazda 3 Recall R/2007/100: Engine Mounting Bolt May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 430
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/100
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 3 vehicles built between 13 July 2006 and 16 May 2007. No 4 Engine mounting tightening bolt may loosen if a sudden acceleration is repeatedly carried out. The dealer will check mounting bolt torque and if necessary replace bolt with modified version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
No 4 Engine mounting tightening bolt may loosen if a sudden acceleration is repeatedly carried out. If vehicle is continually used under such conditions No 4 mounting bolt may drop off and break allowing transmission to be out of position and in the worst case the driveshaft may detach resulting in loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MAY FAIL Defect: No 4 Engine mounting tightening bolt may loosen if a sudden acceleration is repeatedly carried out. If vehicle is continually used under such conditions No 4 mounting bolt may drop off and break allowing transmission to be out of position and in the worst case the driveshaft may detach resulting in loss of drive. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check mounting bolt torque and if necessary replace bolt with modified version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will check mounting bolt torque and if necessary replace bolt with modified version.
Are You Affected?
3 built between 13 July 2006 and 16 May 2007 may be included. Mazda estimates 430 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/2007/100. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2007/032 on 9 Mar 2007, for air bag may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/050 on 8 Apr 2008, for engine mounting may fail under sudden acceleration. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/100, launched 19 July 2007. 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.