Mazda Axela Sport
BKEPStock varies — page stays liveThe 2.0-liter variant of the first-generation Axela Sport. It provides significantly more mid-range torque, transitioning from a 4-speed to a 5-speed Activematic automatic transmission during the mid-cycle refresh.
Engine
2.0L LF-VE / LF-DE I4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Axela Sport — representative 1st gen (BK) imageChassis variants of the Axela Sport
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
BK5P1.5L ZY-VE I41,498 ccFF4AT / 5MTBKEP2.0L LF-VE / LF-DE I41,998 ccFF4AT / 5AT
BL5FW1.5L ZY-VE I41,498 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,410 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,465 mm
Weight
1,260 kg
Shipping volume
11.34 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
BKEP-100000XXXXXXOct 2003 – May 2006BK Series Phase I (LF-DE)
BKEP-300000XXXXXXJun 2006 – Jun 2009BK Series Phase II (LF-VE with Variable Valve Timing)
Import eligibility by country (2003–2009)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the BKEP
When did the BKEP get the 5-speed automatic transmission?
The 5-speed Activematic automatic transmission was introduced with the June 2006 facelift, replacing the older 4-speed automatic and improving fuel economy.