The Japanese beat the recall for 2 models of its range, “3″ and “5″. . They are respectively 257 and 7 121 copies which are in France.  The manufacture dates are between December 26, 2006 and September 6, 2007 for the Mazda 3, and between April 19, 2005 and September 3, 2007 for the Mazda 5.  And only models diesels are affected (MZR-CD).
 Failure identified concerns an engine support, including the screws can come loose after the repeated actions on the clutch pedal. AA term support can break or detach, resulting in very severe constraints on the gearbox, bereft of maintaining essential.
 In after-sales, a tightening control of the central screw support is carried out, and if the situation requires it, the screw and its support will be replaced.

he owners affected by this action will be contacted by mail. For those who have doubts about their vehicle (bought used, for example), they can make a concession with their grey card, or contact customer service brand 0811 022 603. They specify if their vehicle is concerned.
The engine line up for the Mazda3 facelift consists of five Euro Stage IV compliant powerplants: the MZR 2.0-litre, 1.6-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines, and two variants of the MZ-CD 1.6-litre common-rail turbocharged diesel engine.

The MZR 2.0-litre petrol engine produces 110 kW/150 PS of maximum power at 6,500 rpm* and maximum torque of 187 Nm at 4,000 rpm*. It adopts a high-accuracy electronic throttle control for the first time, along with newly introduced sequential valve timing (S VT). Optimal adjustment of the engine’s intake valve operation in response to running conditions achieves high charging efficiency. Together with a variable induction system (VIS), this allows the engine to achieve powerful torque throughout the whole rev range. The MZR 1.6-litre petrol engine — with a maximum power output of 77 kW/105 PS at 6,000 rpm* and maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,000 rpm* - retains the same S-VT and VIS as the original model, and is calibrated to further improve fuel efficiency. The base MZR 1.4-litre petrol engine produces 62 kW/84 PS of maximum power at 6,000 rpm* and 122 Nm of maximum torque at 4,000 rpm* (depending on market offer). This engine is given modified valve timing based on the S-VT already employed. This heightens charging efficiency at low engine speeds without sacrificing power in the higher engine speed range to give ample torque at low and middle engine speeds for powerful, easy driving.

The MZ CD 1.6-litre diesel engine remains in the Mazda3 facelift line up for Europe. Two versions are available with maximum power outputs of 66 kW/90 PS and 80 kW/109 PS at 4,000 rpm* and maximum torque of 215 Nm and 240 Nm at just 1,750 rpm* respectively (90 PS depending on market offer). Both deliver an exceptional balance of power, low fuel consumption and emissions, and low NVH. Both of these DOHC 16 valve engines feature aluminium construction for low weight, along with a 160 MPa ultra high pressure common-rail injection system. The standard powered diesel employs a fixed geometry turbocharger and the higher powered diesel employs a variable geometry turbocharger and also a diesel particulate filter.

The MZR 2.0-litre petrol engine is available with a newly-introduced six speed manual transmission. Triple cone synchronizers for first and second gears and double cone synchronizers for third and fourth gears assure ample sync capacity for a light, crisp shift feel and predictable operation. Gear ratios between third and sixth gears are set close to provide better, stress-free passing acceleration at high speeds. The sixth gear functions as overdrive and contributes to improved quietness at high speed as well as better fuel economy.

The standard five speed manual transmission for the MZR 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrols has been further refined throughout, and clutch operating feel has been improved. The MZR 1.6-litre petrol engine is also available with an electronically controlled, four speed automatic transmission (depending on market).

The sound of the engine is one of the important elements affecting the vehicle’s fun-to-drive aspects, as well as good acceleration and gear shift feel. Mazda3 facelift petrol models have higher-rigidity drive shaft mountings to reduce the droning sound generated at high engine speeds and the alternator mounted on the MZR 2.0-litre petrol engine is specifically designed to reduce the operating noise . These measures result in a linear acceleration feel up to high engine speeds.