Mazda Starter Buyer's Guide

Whether you are a backyard mechanic or run your own repair shop, this Mazda starter motor buyer’s guide is for you. It contains everything you need to know about starters. We cover each topic below in dedicated blogs:

1. What Does A Starter Do?
2. How To Spot A Failing Starter Motor
3. Are OEM Mazda Starters Better Than Aftermarket?
4. How To Replace A Starter Motor

Is this your first time replacing a Mazda starter motor? The helpful links below will help you find the perfect replacement part the first time. You'll also learn how to diagnose it and how to replace it with a quality OEM part from REALMazdaParts.

1. What Is A Starter And Why Is It Important?

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• The starter motor helps get the combustion engine started
• Your car simply won’t start if it fails 

A starter is a small electric motor that turns the engine over to get the combustion process started. It activates as soon as you turn the key or press the starter button.

The starter gets its power from the car’s battery, it rotates the engine to begin the internal combustion process. A Mazda starter motor is made up of a starter solenoid and an electric motor, and is connected to the flywheel.

If your starter fails, you may experience difficulty starting your car. If it fails completely, the car will not start at all. Read our comprehensive blog on this topic here.

2. How To Diagnose A Failing Starter Motor

Your Mazda’s OEM starter motor should work dependably for years. But if it does fail, there are some symptoms to look out for:

• Car struggles to start, requiring many attempts
• The engine is slow to turn over
• The starter motor does not turn off after getting the engine started 

These are just some of the more common symptoms of a failing starter motor. For a deep dive into other symptoms, as well as the causes of starter motor failure and ways to test it, check out this post.

3. Are OEM Mazda Starters Better Than Aftermarket?

REALMazdaParts only sells OEM components. You may be considering aftermarket parts for your Mazda thinking that you will get the same quality for a cheaper price, but this is never the case.

OEM vs. Aftermarket Starter Motors:

• OEM parts are offered with a 1-year manufacturer warranty
• Aftermarket parts are a generic design that may not fit or work correctly
• OEM parts will work and fit exactly like the original component

Some aftermarket parts may seem cheaper than OEM components, but you always get what you pay for. At REALMazdaParts, we sell all our components at wholesale prices, ensuring that you get the best part at the best price. If you would like to find out more about the difference between OEM and Aftermarket starter motors, read about it in our blog here.

4. How To Replace A Starter Motor

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Buying an OEM starter motor at wholesale prices from REALMazdaParts is a great way to save money. Replacing it yourself will save you even more. Once you have diagnosed your Mazda starter as failing and purchased the right OEM part, this tutorial will walk you through how to replace it.

Most of the tools you need should already be in your garage. The entire process should take no more than two hours if you have never done this sort of job before.

OEM Starter Motors From REALMazdaParts

Your starter motor is a small yet important component. If it is failing or has already failed, be sure to replace it with an OEM part that will fit and work perfectly. We stock a full range of starters, solenoids, and much more for just about any Mazda model. 

At RealMazdaParts, we only sell genuine Mazda components with a manufacturer warranty at wholesale prices. This saves you money and gives you added peace of mind.

Use our VIN decoder to find the right starter motor Mazda the first time. You can also contact our team to help you find the right part.