Mazda Axela Sport
BL5FWStock varies — page stays liveThe second-generation entry-level hatchback. This iteration replaced the traditional 4-speed automatic with a highly efficient Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and introduced the expressive 'smiley face' front fascia design.
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE I4
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Axela Sport — representative 2nd gen (BL) imageChassis variants of the Axela Sport
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
BK5P1.5L ZY-VE I41,498 ccFF4AT / 5MTBKEP2.0L LF-VE / LF-DE I41,998 ccFF4AT / 5ATBL5FW1.5L ZY-VE I41,498 ccFFCVT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,240 kg
Shipping volume
11.51 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
BL5FW-100000XXXXXXJun 2009 – Aug 2011BL Series Phase I
BL5FW-200000XXXXXXSep 2011 – Nov 2013BL Series Phase II (Facelift)
Import eligibility by country (2009–2013)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).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 BL5FW
Does the BL5FW feature Skyactiv technology?
No, the BL5FW uses the older MZR series 1.5L ZY-VE engine with a CVT. Skyactiv technology was introduced in other BL trims starting in late 2011, but not the 1.5L BL5FW.
What are the benefits of the CVT in the BL5FW over the previous generation?
The CVT maintains optimum engine RPMs for better fuel economy (up to 18.4 km/L in Japanese test cycles) and eliminates traditional gear shift shock.