Black plate (236,1)
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
×1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
×1000 miles
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Brake and clutch fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire (rotation)
Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Power steering fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Front and rear suspension and ball joints
I
I
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Washer fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
L:
Lubricate
Remarks
*1: According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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