Dorman 79983 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Exterior Door Handle for Mazda Front Left

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original front left handle on select Mazda vehicles. It is built to match the stock fit and appearance while giving you a lower-cost alternative to dealership replacement. Part number 79983 is made from plastic and finished in smooth black with a key lock hole.

Key Features

• Brand: Dorman exterior door handle
• Part number: 79983
• Material: plastic
• Color: smooth black
• Front left position
• Key lock hole included; no key pad, no key pad cutout, and no keys included
• Package contents: exterior door handle
• Engineered to match the fit and appearance of the original handle on specific Mazda applications

Detailed Description

Use this Dorman 79983 exterior door handle when you need a replacement that follows the original handle’s shape, mounting style, and visible finish. It is a front left door handle for select Mazda CX-5, Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, and Mazda 6 models with a keyhole and without passive entry. This part is intended for paint-to-match applications where the handle finish is completed to match the vehicle exterior.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., DF7159410G) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5, front left. Notes: Paint to Match; wo/Passive Entry; w/Keyhole; Plastic.
• Fits 2011-2014 Mazda 2, front left. Notes: Paint to Match; wo/Passive Entry; w/Keyhole; Plastic.
• Fits 2009-2013 Mazda 3, front left. Notes: Paint to Match; wo/Passive Entry; w/Keyhole; Plastic.
• Fits 2013 Mazda 3 Sport, front left. Notes: Paint to Match; wo/Passive Entry; w/Keyhole; Plastic.
• Fits 2009-2013 Mazda 6, front left. Notes: Paint to Match; wo/Passive Entry; w/Keyhole; Plastic.
• Fits 2010-2012 Mazda 3 Sport, front left. Notes: Color: Smooth Black.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Handle that no longer opens the door properly
• Worn finish on the original front left handle
• Missing or damaged keyhole handle assembly
• Replacement after impact or repeated use

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front left position before ordering. Confirm that your Mazda uses a keyhole and does not have passive entry, since those details affect fitment. Paint-to-match applications require finishing to match the vehicle exterior after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement parts are engineered to match original fit and appearance on specific vehicle applications. Part number 79983 is built as an OE-style replacement for the listed Mazda models.