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1.5 Skyactiv-G (P5-VPS) engine: faults and reliability

Mazda Skyactiv-G 1.5/2.0/2.5 (P5-VPS, PE-VPS, PY-VPS) version

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gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents no relevant engine failures on the Mazda2 or Mazda3 with this engine; the occasional oil consumption on the Mazda3 BM/BN is the only point to watch.[1][2]

Years
since 2014
Power
75–115 hp
Faults that affect it
5
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
6
in our database

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What changes in this version

This is the smallest displacement in the family, introduced in 2014 for the Mazda3 and later extended to the Mazda2, CX-3, CX-30 and MX-5, with outputs from 75 to 115 hp depending on the model and market.[3][4][5]

Engine codes of this version: P5-VPS, P5-VP.

Faults of the P5-VPS engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsIntake shut-off valve software issue and engine stallingOn Mazda3 BM/BN units built up to 4 July 2018, incorrect ECU programming can deposit soot on the intake shut-off valve to the point of suddenly stalling the engine; Mazda fixed it with a software update.
  2. 2Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFuelMicro-cracks in the fuel pump impellerBetween October 2017 and May 2020, Mazda built Mazda3 and CX-5 units with a fuel pump whose impeller can crack, swell and end up cutting off the fuel supply with the engine running; the manufacturer recalled the affected cars.
  3. 3Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV)On the CX-5 II built between 2017 and 2019, and the 2019 Mazda3 IV, incorrect engine ECU programming can cause loss of power or the engine to stall; Mazda fixes it with a software update acknowledged by Germany's KBA.
  4. 4Low severityFrequency: CommonIntakeCarbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectorsLike almost any direct-injection petrol engine, the Skyactiv-G accumulates carbon on the intake valves over the miles and can foul the injectors, with loss of power and a rough idle; gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents it on the Mazda2, Mazda3, CX-3, CX-30 and CX-5.
  5. 5Low severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationHigher-than-normal oil consumptionSome Mazda3 BM/BN with the Skyactiv-G engine use more oil than expected between changes; the manufacturer itself considers up to 0.8 litres per 1,000 km normal, but gebrauchtwagenberater.de recommends not ignoring higher figures and checking the level regularly.

Cars fitted with the P5-VPS engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the P5-VPS engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents no relevant engine failures on the Mazda2 or Mazda3 with this engine; the occasional oil consumption on the Mazda3 BM/BN is the only point to watch.[1][2]

What faults does the P5-VPS engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: intake shut-off valve software issue and engine stalling (medium severity), micro-cracks in the fuel pump impeller (medium severity), ECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV) (medium severity), carbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectors (low severity) and higher-than-normal oil consumption (low severity).

Which cars use the P5-VPS engine?

Mazda 3 III (2013–2019), Mazda 3 IV (since 2019), Mazda CX-3 (2016–2021), Mazda CX-30 (since 2019), Mazda 2 II (since 2015) and Mazda MX-5 IV (since 2015).[1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9]

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Sources

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  1. Mazda 3 (BM/BN, 2013-2019) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  2. Mazda 2 (DJ) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  3. SkyactivWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  4. List of Mazda enginesWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  5. Mazda2Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Mazda 3 IV (BP) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  7. Mazda CX-3 – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  8. Mazda CX-30 – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  9. Mazda MX-5Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026