Mazda 3 II (BL) (2009-2013) – batteries




Mazda 3 in version II (BL) was produced in the years 2009 – 2013. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Mazda 3 (2009-2013):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side1B0
0 – positive on the right side1B9
0 – positive on the right side1B01
As you can see, in case of Mazda 3, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

Mazda 3 II (BL) – petrol engines:
  • 1.6 MZR
  • 2.0 MZR DISI
  • 2.3 MPS Turbo

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 24
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB604
60 Ah
390 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA654
65 Ah
580 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D47
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Mazda 3 II (BL), namely 1.6 MZR ,2.0 MZR DISI and 2.3 MPS Turbo, will perform best with batteries of at least 57 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB604 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 390 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA654 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 580 A.

Mazda 3 II (BL) – petrol engines:
  • 2.0 MZR DISI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Exide EFB
EL604
60 Ah
520 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
N65
65 Ah
650 A
232x173x225 mmMore
Owning a Mazda 3 II (BL) with a 2.0 MZR DISI engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 520 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B0.

Mazda 3 II (BL) – diesel engines:
  • 1.6 MZR CD

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 26
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB704
70 Ah
540 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA754
75 Ah
630 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E23
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
The Mazda 3 II (BL) with a 1.6 MZR CD diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB704 of a capacity 70Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA754 of a capacity 75 Ah, having 630A Cold Cranking Amps.

Mazda 3 II (BL) – diesel engines:
  • 2.2 MZR CD

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 28
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB954
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA954
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G7
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
The Mazda 3 II (BL) with a 2.2 MZR CD diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB954 of a capacity 95Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Bosch S4 S40 28 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Mazda 3 , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Mazda 2 I (DY) (2003-2007) battery
Mazda 2 II (DE) (2007-2014) battery
Mazda 3 I (BK) (2003-2009) battery
Mazda 3 III (BM) (2013-) battery
Mazda 5 I (CR19) (2005-2010) battery
Mazda 5 II (CW) (2010-) battery
Mazda 6 I (GG) (2002-2008) battery
Mazda 6 II (GH) (2007-2013) battery
Mazda 6 III (GJ) (2012-) battery
Mazda CX-3 (2015-) battery
Mazda CX-5 I (KE, GH) (2012-2017) battery
Mazda CX-7 (2006-2012) battery
Mazda CX-9 I (TB) (2006-2015) battery
Mazda MPV I (LV) (1995-1999) battery
Mazda MPV II (LW) (1999-2006) battery
Mazda MPV III (2006-2016) battery
Mazda MX-3 EC (1991-1998) battery
Mazda MX-5 I NA (1990-1998) battery
Mazda MX-5 II NB (1998-2005) battery
Mazda MX-5 III NC (2005-2014) battery
Mazda Premacy I (1999-2005) battery


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