Generation 1, BK

Mazda Axela 5-door hatchback

10.2003 - 05.2006 · Japan

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Generation 1, BK

BK5P, BKEP, BK3P

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Mazda Axela, Generation 1, BK, Japan market. This overview covers 24 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2003 - 05.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 24 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: L3-VE, LF-DE, ZY-VE
Engine displacement, cc: 1498–2260
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2640
Ground clearance, mm: 145
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Mazda Axela · Generation 1, BK · Japan · 10.2003 - 05.2006. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Steering-wheel reach adjustment: On a specification with reach adjustment, the distance to the steering wheel can be changed. Check the adjustment range and column lock with the seat in your usual position.

Specifications and technical details

24 versions

1.5 L, 114 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ZY-VE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 Sport 15FTop grade	10.2003 - 09.2004
1.5 Sport 15F	10.2004 - 10.2005
1.5 15CTop grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
1.5 15FBase grade	11.2005 - 05.2006

1.5 L, 114 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ZY-VE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.5 Sport 15FTop grade	10.2003 - 09.2004
1.5 Sport 15FTop grade	10.2004 - 10.2005
1.5 15CTop grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
1.5 15FBase grade	11.2005 - 05.2006

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

LF-DE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 Sport 20C	10.2003 - 09.2004
2.0 Sport 20CBase grade	10.2004 - 10.2005
2.0 Sport 20STop grade	10.2004 - 10.2005
2.0 20CBase grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
2.0 20HTop grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
2.0 20SUpper grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
2.0 20S Sound Leather limitedTop grade	11.2004 - 10.2005

2.3 L, 171 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

L3-VE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.3 Sport 23STop grade	12.2003 - 09.2004
2.3 Sport 23STop grade	10.2004 - 10.2005
2.3 23HTop grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
2.3 23SBase grade	11.2005 - 05.2006

2.3 L, 171 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

L3-VE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.3 Sport 23STop grade	10.2003 - 09.2004
2.3 Sport 23STop grade	10.2004 - 10.2005
2.3 23HTop grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
2.3 23SBase grade	11.2005 - 05.2006
2.3 23S Sound Leather limitedTop grade	11.2004 - 10.2005

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