Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A genuinely useful, real reset procedure worth trying first if folding mirrors misbehave — plus what to know about a documented design fault affecting related Mazda models.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Aftermarket Diederichs 5620225 (LH) / 5620224 (RH)
| Passenger side (LH / nearside), complete mirror | Genuine: confirm via VIN. Aftermarket: Diederichs 5620225 (electric, heated, aspherical, LED indicator, 6-pin); Diederichs 5620325 (power-folding, 8-pin); Diederichs 5620125 (folding, blind-spot, 10-pin) |
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| Driver's side (RH / offside), complete mirror | Genuine: confirm via VIN. Aftermarket: Diederichs 5620224 (electric, heated, convex, LED indicator, 6-pin); Diederichs 5620324 (power-folding, 8-pin); Diederichs 5620124 (blind-spot, 10-pin); Van Wezel 2744818 (folding, heated) / 2744806 (unheated) |
| Mirror glass only (aftermarket) | LH TYC 320-0042-1 / Alkar 6471657 (aspherical, heated); blind-spot: Van Wezel 2766837, Abakus 2323G06; RH Johns 45 10 38-81 / Van Wezel 2766838 (convex, heated); blind-spot: Abakus 2323G05 |
| Spec variants to match | SE: 6-pin heated indicator; SE-L: 8-pin power-folding; Sport Nav: 10-pin with blind-spot monitoring glass; 2017 facelift carries the same housings. |
A Genuinely Useful, Real Reset Procedure Worth Trying First — Mazda 3 Wing Mirror
If your folding mirrors are behaving erratically or won't fold correctly, this is genuinely worth trying before assuming a full motor replacement is needed: with the ignition on but the engine not started, press and hold the front passenger's power window switch together with the rear left and right power window switches simultaneously for at least three seconds. This documented reset combination has resolved folding confusion for some owners on related Mazda models without any parts replacement.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that mirrors behaving oddly specifically after a car wash is a well-documented, temporary occurrence caused by water ingress — the fix is simply to leave the mirrors alone without forcing them to fold for a day or two.
Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: More Electronics Hiding Inside Than Most People Realise
Don't let the simple exterior fool you — the Mazda 3's wing mirrors are built around folding motors, heating elements, indicator lights, and sometimes blind-spot sensors, all packed behind the glass, which is why "the mirror's playing up" covers a lot of ground.
Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: Watch: Replacing It
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Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: Driver's Side or Passenger Side? Sorting Out the Terminology
It sounds simple, but Mazda 3 wing mirror side is one of the more commonly mixed-up orders — largely because UK retailers, workshops and catalogues use inconsistent left/right terminology. Here's the actual convention for right-hand-drive UK cars:
- Driver's side = right-hand (RH) = offside (OS) — the side closest to the centre of the road.
- Passenger side = left-hand (LH) = nearside (NS) — the side closest to the kerb.
Part listings may use any of these terms interchangeably — "RH mirror," "offside mirror," and "driver's side mirror" all refer to the same physical part on a UK-spec 3. Double-check which convention your supplier is using before ordering, since a mix-up here is one of the most common reasons the wrong mirror turns up.
Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: What It Does
Beyond the obvious job of rear visibility, modern wing mirrors on higher trims of the 3 often integrate turn signal repeaters, puddle lights, heating elements to clear condensation, and power-fold motors for tight parking spaces. Higher-spec versions may also house blind-spot monitoring sensors, making them considerably more expensive to replace than a basic mirror.
Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: Generations, Derivatives, Colour & Mirror Adjustment
| All generations | Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black Mica, Machine Grey, Deep Crystal Blue; electric adjustment is standard on most trims from this generation, with heated glass increasingly common too — though the most basic specification may still be manual; confirm your exact trim |
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| Soul Red Crystal (2017–present) | Mazda's signature red uses a genuinely unusual three-layer paint process (clear, translucent red, and reflective coats), making it noticeably more complex and costly to repair or colour-match than standard finishes |
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Mazda 3 Wing Mirror: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Wing Mirror Guide for common faults to check for, confirming the exact spec against your VIN, how difficult this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
More Mazda Wing Mirror
The same part, covered across other Mazda models.