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Unity 11681 Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly - Front Left
Complete Front Left Strut Assembly for Mazda 3 and Mazda 5
Unity 11681 is a pre-assembled suspension strut and coil spring assembly for the front left position. It is built for direct replacement on select Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 applications, with the strut, coil spring, top mount, and related components already assembled for a ready-to-install service part.
Key Features
- Pre-assembled complete strut assembly for faster replacement
- Includes coil spring and top mount in one unit
- Front left position fitment
- Fits 2004-2013 Mazda 3, front left; excludes MazdaSpeed models
- Fits 2006-2010 Mazda 5, front left
- Unity part number 11681
- Economy-grade replacement for common suspension service needs
Product Line Details
Unity’s pre-assembled strut line is built for straightforward suspension service when a complete replacement is preferred over rebuilding individual components. This assembly is part of Unity Automotive’s broad aftermarket suspension catalog, supported by decades of manufacturing experience and coverage across many vehicle applications.
Detailed Description
This Unity 11681 front left strut assembly is a direct-fit suspension replacement for the Mazda 3 and Mazda 5. It is engineered as a complete unit, which helps simplify service on vehicles that need a front strut and coil spring replacement. For Mazda 3 owners, this part fits 2004-2013 models on the front left side, excluding MazdaSpeed models. For Mazda 5, it fits 2006-2010 models in the front left position. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172264, 182264) for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front-end noise from worn strut components
- Excessive bouncing or reduced damping control
- Uneven ride height caused by fatigued spring components
- Handling instability over bumps and rough pavement
- Time-consuming suspension rebuilds when a complete assembly is preferred
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle year, make, model, and front left position before installation. Confirm Mazda 3 fitment excludes MazdaSpeed models. Compare the removed strut assembly to the new unit to confirm overall length and mounting configuration match the application. A professional alignment is recommended after suspension replacement.
Quality Assurance
Unity Automotive has more than 40 years of aftermarket parts manufacturing experience and offers extensive suspension coverage across thousands of SKUs. The 11681 is produced as a ready-to-install assembly for consistent service replacement on the listed Mazda applications.
This part fits 65 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | Grand Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | GS-SKY | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | I Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | Grand Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | GS-SKY | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | I Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | Grand Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | I Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | Sport GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | Sport GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | Sport GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | Grand Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | I Touring | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2010 | Mazda | 5 | Front Left | Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation | |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2009 | Mazda | 5 | Front Left | Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation | |
| 2008 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2008 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2008 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2008 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2008 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2008 | Mazda | 5 | Front Left | Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation | |
| 2007 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2007 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2007 | Mazda | 5 | Front Left | Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation | |
| 2006 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2006 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2006 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2006 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2006 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2006 | Mazda | 5 | Front Left | Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation | |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | SP23 | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | GS | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | GT | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | GX | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | i | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | S | Front Left | Excludes MazdaSpeed Model; Pre-assembled Complete Strut Assembly including Coil Spring, Top Mount and All Components - Ready to Install - Plug and Play Installation |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.