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Is the Mazda2 engine chain cam?

I'm looking to buy a 2016 Mazda2 1.5 Petrol Sport Nav, either 90PS or 115PS. Are both engines chain cam?

Asked on 19 December 2016 by David W

Answered by Honest John
Yes. All Mazda engines are chain cam. Only the 1.6 litre Ford diesel used in some recent models wasn't.

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