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The short version
- Search 2016 Mazda CX 3 rear wheel bearing and the split is drivetrain based: 512661 for FWD, 512660 for AWD.
- The front hub, 513354, covers both drivetrains for the whole 2016-2021 run.
- The two rear numbers sit one digit apart, so confirm drivetrain before ordering.
- A 2016 Mazda CX 3 rear wheel bearing search returns the same numbers as a 2021 search.
Mazda sold the CX-3 from 2016 through 2021. These three wheel bearing numbers never changed. The front hub works the same either way, but the rear splits by drivetrain.
Mazda CX-3 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The front hub, 513354, fits front wheel drive and all wheel drive CX-3s alike, all six years.
A 2016 Mazda CX 3 rear wheel bearing lookup needs the drivetrain first: 512661 for front wheel drive, 512660 for all wheel drive.
Mazda CX-3 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 to 2021 | Front hub, both drivetrains | 513354 check price |
| 2016 to 2021 | Rear hub, front wheel drive | 512661 check price |
| 2016 to 2021 | Rear hub, all wheel drive | 512660 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Other years live on the main Mazda CX-3 wheel bearing page.
The two rear numbers behind a 2016 Mazda CX 3 rear wheel bearing search sit one digit apart: 512660 and 512661.
Swapping them orders the wrong drivetrain’s part. Confirm front wheel drive or all wheel drive before ordering.
Year by year
Every model year from 2016 through 2021 answers a 2016 Mazda CX 3 rear wheel bearing search the same way.
The front hub, 513354, stays fixed regardless of year or drivetrain.
The rear stays fixed too, once drivetrain is known: 512661 FWD, 512660 AWD.
One name, two spellings
Mazda writes the model name as CX-3. Plenty of shoppers search it without the hyphen.
The drivetrain split shows up only at the rear. The front hub never cares which CX-3 it bolts onto.
Later crossovers on other Mazda nameplates are not part of this listing, so match by drivetrain here and nothing else.
Diagnosing a Mazda CX-3 wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A worn bearing usually growls or hums, and the pitch tracks speed, not RPM. See wheel bearing noise on turns for how that pitch shifts.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven tread wear can sound a lot like a bad bearing. Tire noise or wheel bearing walks through the difference.
- Check for play. With the wheel off the ground, rock it at twelve and six o’clock. How to check a wheel bearing covers the routine.
- Confirm the drivetrain. Verify FWD or AWD before ordering the rear part, so the digit swap trap does not catch the order.
- Watch for ABS symptoms. These are hub units, and a failing one can carry sensor issues with it. Hub assembly and the ABS sensor explains what to check.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2016 Mazda CX-3 use?
A 2016 Mazda CX-3 uses front hub 513354 on both drivetrains, plus rear hub 512661 FWD or 512660 AWD.
What wheel bearing does a 2021 Mazda CX-3 use?
A 2021 Mazda CX-3 uses the same numbers as 2016: front 513354, rear 512661 FWD or 512660 AWD.
Why are the two rear numbers so close together?
512660 and 512661 sit one digit apart. Mixing them up sends the wrong drivetrain’s part to the counter.
Does the CX-3 front hub change between drivetrains?
No. Part number 513354 covers the front hub on every CX-3 from 2016 through 2021, FWD or AWD.
How do I know which rear number my CX-3 needs?
Confirm the drivetrain first. Front wheel drive takes 512661, all wheel drive takes 512660, and matching the old part removes any doubt.