Remy 16232 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Mazda Applications

Remy Premium Remanufactured starter Part Number 16232 is a 12-volt replacement starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a clockwise rotation. It is engineered for Mazda vehicles that use an OE Mitsubishi starter configuration, including Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, and Mazda 6 applications.

The Remy Premium Remanufactured line focuses on OE-style replacement coverage with remanufactured components that match the original starter layout. This starter includes a closed nose design, 11 pinion teeth, and a pulley included specification for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, Part Number 16232
• 12V starter with 1.4 power rating
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for Mazda starting systems
• Closed nose configuration with 11 pinion teeth
• Clockwise rotation
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi
• Cross-reference part numbers: M0T39671, PY01-18-400

Detailed Description

This Remy starter is built for Mazda vehicles that require a remanufactured OE-style unit with Mitsubishi-based design characteristics. It is listed for 2014-2025 Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport applications, 2014-2023 Mazda CX-5, 2014-2021 Mazda 6, 2020-2021 and 2023-2025 Mazda CX-30, and 2023-2025 Mazda CX-50. It also covers 2015-2016 Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport models built in Japan, plus 2024-2025 Mazda CX-5 models without the engine stop/start feature.

Part Number 16232 is a direct-fit starter option for drivers searching for a remanufactured Mazda starter, Mazda 3 starter replacement, or CX-5 starter motor with the correct OE-style configuration. The design details matter for proper engagement, electrical compatibility, and starter drive operation in the listed vehicles.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting performance
• Starter drive engagement issues related to worn internal components
• Replacement needs for a failed OE Mitsubishi-style starter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and engine configuration before installation, especially for 2024-2025 Mazda CX-5 applications without engine stop/start and 2015-2016 Mazda 3 or Mazda 3 Sport models built in Japan. Confirm the starter’s 12V specification, clockwise rotation, closed nose design, and 11-tooth pinion match the original unit before removal. Compare the existing starter to Part Number 16232 and the listed cross-reference numbers before installation.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are remanufactured to restore starter function for the listed Mazda applications. This unit is identified as a remanufactured replacement starter with OE manufacturer reference to Mitsubishi and application-specific fitment coverage for Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, and Mazda 6 models.