Appendix
Mazda3 Product Changes History
• This section describes the product changes introduced during the cost reduction F/L of
the Mazda3 in March 2005 (from VIN JMZBK1*****261573 on, except for vehicles with
1.6 MZ-CD high-power engine and DPF that were face-lifted from VIN
JMZBK1*Y2**270808 on).
Engine
• Fuel filter with separate fuel warmer replaced by filter with integrated fuel warmer (only
vehicles with 1.6 MZ-CD engine).
Steering
• Steering angle sensor integrated in the steering gear replaced by steering angle sensor
at the steering wheel (only vehicles with EHPAS).
HVAC
• PTC heater deleted for certain markets (only vehicles with 1.6 MZ-CD engine).
Restraints
• Dual-stage driver/passenger airbags replaced by single-stage airbags.
Body & Accessories
• Black leather seats and seat warmer added for left-hand drive vehicles (optional).
• Separate key and transmitter replaced by retractable key with integrated transmitter.
• Body-coloured outer door handles, side mouldings and outer mirrors replaced by black-
coloured components (only for Base grade).
• Rear ash tray, subtrunk box and trunk hooks deleted (the latter two only on 5HB
vehicles).
• Door trim material modified.
• Red-coloured rear combination lamp bezel replaced by black-coloured bezel (except for
Sports grade).
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