Dealerships love to say drive belts are worn if they see any cracking. Cracking is normal and does not automatically require a replacement. My dealership said to replace at 60k miles and I didn't replace until 80k.
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8 votes
2 reviews
2012 Mazda3 2.0l Skyactiv 85k miles. No issues. Some of the more recent maintenance,
- Water pump belt and drive belt @ 80k (was beginning to shudder and vibrate at lower RPMs)
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What we know about OEM Mazda drive belt
The brand is registered in Japan.
In March 2026, PartReview does not yet have a formed opinion of OEM Mazda drive belt. You can help by adding a review for OEM Mazda drive belt.
Currently there are 2 reviews and 8 votes. Average rating — 3.2 out of 5. Vote balance: 4 up, 4 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM Mazda drive belt:
- Noise - squeal or chirp from the belt, especially on a cold start or under load - no rating yet
- Smell - burnt rubber smell under the hood suggests belt slip - no rating yet
- Visible wear - cracks, fraying, glazing or oil on the belt seen during a quick look - rated ambivalently. 2.5 points out of 5.
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