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The short version
- A Mazda3 wheel bearing on the newest cars splits by build country. Japan built and Mexico built cars take different numbers at both ends.
- The catalogs document the full 2004 to 2018 span. No Mazda3 model year in that range sits past the catalogs.
- The 2004 to 2008 cars split again by ABS versus Non-ABS, and three separate catalogs each print their own number for that split.
- Parallel numbers from different catalogs are not a choice between brands. Match the number already on the old part.
The Mazda3 ran two full generations between 2004 and 2018. The wheel bearing numbering habits changed more than once inside that window.
The newest cars split by where the car was built. The oldest cars split by whether the car has ABS.
Neither split shows up in the middle years. A 2009 to 2013 Mazda3 uses one number per corner, no build country and no ABS distinction to worry about.
Reading the build country
A 2017 Mazda3 wheel bearing depends on where the car came off the line. Japan built cars take one front number, and Mexico built cars take a different one.
The same split carries into the rear for 2014 through 2016. A Japan built rear and a Mexico built rear use different numbers in that window too.
The build country is stamped on the door jamb plate along with the VIN. Checking it before ordering avoids a mismatched part showing up on the doorstep.
Not every year of this generation carries a documented Mexico built number. The table below marks exactly where that split does and does not appear.
The front hub carries the wheel and the ABS ring, and the rear does the same job at the back axle. Both positions are affected by the build country split during these years, not just one.
Mazda3 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 to 2018 | Front, past the catalogs | match old part or VIN |
| 2014 to 2016 | Front, Japan built | 513354 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Front | WE60361 check price |
| 2006 to 2009 | Front, ABS, parallel listing | 510096 check price |
| 2006 to 2009 | Front, Non-ABS, parallel listing | 510010 check price |
| 2005 to 2008 | Front, 4 wheel ABS | WE60361 check price |
| 2005 to 2008 | Front, Non-ABS | WE60353 check price |
| 2005 to 2008 | Front, ABS, parallel listing, from January 2005 build | WB000033 check price |
| 2005 to 2008 | Front, Non-ABS, parallel listing, from January 2005 build | WB000032 check price |
| 2004 to 2005 | Front | WE60588 check price |
| 2004 to 2005 | Front, ABS, parallel listing | HA590097 check price |
| 2004 to 2005 | Front, Non-ABS, parallel listing | HA590072 check price |
| 2004 to 2005 | Front, ABS, parallel listing | 513211 check price |
| 2004 to 2005 | Front, Non-ABS, parallel listing | 513212 check price |
| 2014 to 2018 | Rear, no built country split | WE61838 check price |
| 2014 to 2017 | Rear, Japan built | 512523 check price |
| 2014 to 2016 | Rear, Mexico built | 512552 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Rear | 512347 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Rear, parallel listing | WE60617 check price |
| 2004 to 2009 | Rear, ABS, parallel listing | 512347 check price |
| 2004 to 2009 | Rear, Non-ABS, parallel listing | 512348 check price |
| 2004 to 2008 | Rear, 4 wheel ABS | WE60617 check price |
| 2004 to 2008 | Rear, Non-ABS | WE60618 check price |
| 2004 to 2008 | Rear, ABS, parallel listing | HA590099 check price |
| 2004 to 2006 | Rear, Non-ABS, parallel listing | HA590098 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
One catalog prints its Japan built rear number under a range that reaches 2017, one year past what the live listing used to show. The Mexico built rear number stops at 2016 in every catalog checked.
Do not assume the Mexico built rear extends to match. No catalog documents a 2017 Mexico built rear number, so that year and build combination has no confirmed listing here.
Listings sometimes offer 512523 or 512552 as a 2017 front part. The catalogs place both numbers at the rear of this car, and the front for 2017 and 2018 goes by the old part or the VIN.
Why it matters at the counter
A shopper who skips the build country check risks ordering a Mazda3 wheel bearing that never fits, even though the year is correct. The two numbers are not interchangeable.
On the 2004 to 2008 cars, ABS versus Non-ABS plays the same role that build country plays on the newer cars. It decides which number is correct.
A trim badge does not settle it either way. The brake system itself, and the VIN, are the only reliable checks.
The cross reference page covers how to confirm a number safely before ordering.
Front and rear failures on this car sound alike from the cabin. The front versus rear page covers how to tell them apart before a shop starts guessing.
The site position on pairs
Three separate catalogs cover the 2004 to 2008 Mazda3, and each one prints its own ABS and Non-ABS pair. That is why the table lists several numbers for the same year and position.
None of those numbers is ranked above the others. Match the one stamped on the part already in the car.
This site never tells a reader that either catalog’s number is wrong, and never suggests picking whichever one is cheaper. The warranty page covers what to do if the wrong one gets installed by mistake.
Doing the job
Both ends of the Mazda3 use a bolt on hub and bearing assembly. Neither corner needs a shop press.
On every Mazda3 generation, the ABS ring is built into the hub itself, not a separate part. A damaged ring means the whole hub gets replaced, not just a sensor.
Confirm the ABS wiring connector is not pinched during reassembly. A pinched wire produces an ABS fault that looks like a bad new part.
The checking page walks through confirming the fault before buying anything.
Diagnosing a Mazda3 wheel bearing
- Check the door jamb plate for the build country before searching for a number.
- Raise the wheel and rock it at twelve and six to feel for play in the hub.
- Confirm ABS or Non-ABS on a 2004 to 2008 car, since that decides the correct pair.
- Listen for the noise to track with speed rather than with engine load.
- Rule out the tires before ordering, since cupped tread hums in a similar way.
The tire noise page covers that last check in more depth.
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Common questions
Does the build country matter on every Mazda3 year?
No. It matters for 2014 through 2017. Earlier years split by ABS instead, and the 2009 to 2013 cars do not split at all.
Where do I find the build country?
On the door jamb plate next to the VIN. It reads Japan or Mexico directly.
Is there a Mexico built rear number for 2017?
No catalog checked documents one. The Japan built number is the only one confirmed for that year.
Why do three catalogs print different numbers for the same corner?
Each uses its own numbering system for the same physical part. Match the number already on the old part rather than picking by brand.
Does the Mazda3 need a press for either end?
No. Front and rear are both bolt on hub and bearing assemblies on every generation covered here. A jack and hand tools are enough for either job.