Mazda Key Fob Programming
Mazda is one of the easier makes to do yourself. 119 of the 129 Mazda model years we cover have an onboard procedure. On cars without Smart Entry, you can program a remote from the driver's seat with no tools. Adding a key takes two keys that already start the engine. The B-Series pickups and the Tribute use Ford's procedures instead. The MPV and 3 Sport need a pro. The CR1616 and CR2032 cover most Mazda fobs.
Choose your Mazda model for programming steps, the battery it uses, and the correct replacement fob with FCC ID and part number — 129 model years across 18 models.
- 2 2011–2015
- 3 2004–2015
- 3 4-Door 2007–2008
- 3 5-Door 2007–2009
- 3 Sport 2012–2014
- 5 2006–2015
- 6 2003–2014
- B2300 2001–2009
- B2500 1999–2001
- B3000 1998–2007
- B4000 1998–2009
- CX-7 2007–2013
- CX-9 2007–2015
- Mazdaspeed3 2007–2009
- MPV 2004–2006
- MX-5 Miata 2006–2015
- RX-8 2004–2011
- Tribute 2001–2011
A brass dot marks models with verified replacement-fob data (FCC ID + part number).
Can you program a Mazda key fob yourself?
On 119 of the 129 model years we cover (92%). The rest need a locksmith or dealer. Mazda uses 4 different onboard procedures:
- Mazda Remote Programming From the Driver's Seat
71 model years · 2 (2011–2015); 3 (2004–2015); 3 4-Door (2007–2008); 3 5-Door (2007–2009); 5 (2006–2015); 6 (2003–2009); CX-7 (2007–2012); CX-9 (2007–2010, 2012–2015); Mazdaspeed3 (2007–2009); MX-5 Miata (2006–2015); RX-8 (2004–2008)
- Mazda Add a Key With Two Working Keys
68 model years · 2 (2011–2015); 3 (2004–2015); 5 (2006–2015); 6 (2003–2010, 2012–2013); CX-7 (2007–2013); CX-9 (2007–2010, 2012–2015); MX-5 Miata (2006–2015); RX-8 (2004–2009)
- Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
43 model years · B2300 (2001–2004, 2006–2009); B2500 (1999–2001); B3000 (1998–2007); B4000 (1998–2009); Tribute (2001–2006, 2008–2011)
- Ford Add a Key With Two Working Keys
17 model years · B3000 (2000–2007); Tribute (2001–2006, 2008–2009, 2011)
Locksmith or dealer only: 3 Sport (2012–2014); MPV (2004–2006).
What battery does a Mazda key fob take?
Mostly the CR1616, which covers 50 of 129 model years. Mazda also uses the CR2032, CR2025 and CR1620, so check your model and year before you buy. A plain chip key has no battery at all.
| Battery | Model years | Models |
|---|---|---|
| CR1616 battery on Amazon | 50 | 2 (2011–2015); 3 (2010–2015); 3 Sport (2012–2014); 5 (2006–2015); 6 (2006–2008); CX-7 (2007–2012); CX-9 (2007–2010, 2012–2015); MX-5 Miata (2006); RX-8 (2004–2011) |
| CR2032 battery on Amazon | 46 | B2300 (2001–2004, 2006–2009); B2500 (1999–2001); B3000 (1998–2007); B4000 (1998–2009); Mazdaspeed3 (2007–2009); Tribute (2001–2006, 2008–2011) |
| CR2025 battery on Amazon | 29 | 3 (2004–2009); 3 4-Door (2007–2008); 3 5-Door (2007–2009); 6 (2003–2005, 2009–2014); MX-5 Miata (2007–2015) |
| CR1620 battery on Amazon | 3 | MPV (2004–2006) |
| None (chip key) | 1 | CX-7 (2013) |
Mazda key types
The replacement keys we've matched to Mazda models fall into 4 types. A model year can take more than one, which is why the model pages list each option with its FCC ID.
- Remote 1999–2010
- A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
- Transponder Key 2001–2015
- A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
- Proximity Key 2004–2015
- Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
- Remote Head Key 2004–2015
- One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
What Mazda key programming costs
US price ranges for the key types above, with a working key on hand. Losing every key costs more, $200–$500 at a locksmith for a basic fob or transponder key.
| Key | Locksmith | Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remote, working key on hand | $50–$150 | $100–$250 |
| Transponder or remote-head key | $75–$200 | $150–$350 |
| Smart / push-to-start key | $150–$400 | $250–$600 |
Full breakdown and sources: key fob programming cost .
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