Remy 16231 Starter Motor

Remy 16231 Starter for Mazda 2

Remy Premium Remanufactured starter 16231 is built for 12-volt starting systems and uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design for efficient engine cranking. It is a remanufactured unit with a closed nose, clockwise rotation, and 13 pinion teeth, made for select Mazda 2 applications.

The Remy Premium Remanufactured line focuses on remanufactured electrical components built to match OE-style fit and function for starting and charging repairs. This starter is listed for 2012-2014 Mazda 2 models, including 2012 vehicles manufactured from 02/01/2012.

Key Features

• Part number: 16231
• Premium Remanufactured starter
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 12-volt electrical system
• 1.4 power rating
• Closed nose construction
• 13-tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi
• Includes pulley

Detailed Description

This Remy starter is engineered for Mazda 2 starting-system service where a direct replacement is needed for OE-style electrical performance. The permanent magnet gear reduction layout helps deliver strong cranking in a compact starter design, while the closed nose configuration and Mitsubishi OE reference support proper application matching. If you are replacing a worn starter on a 2013-2014 Mazda 2 or a 2012 Mazda 2 built from 02/01/2012, Remy 16231 is the correct fitment to verify against the vehicle’s original unit.

This part cross-references Mitsubishi-style starter applications (e.g., M0T36771, ZJ45-18-400) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting after key turn
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement
• Starter failure from worn internal electrical components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle build date before ordering, especially for 2012 Mazda 2 models, since fitment is listed from 02/01/2012. Confirm the original starter’s rotation direction, nose style, pinion tooth count, and voltage match the replacement unit. Compare the OE number and connector layout to the removed starter before installation.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured components are remanufactured to support OE-style replacement needs in electrical starting and charging systems. Part number 16231 is cataloged for direct application matching on select Mazda 2 vehicles.