2006 Mazda MX-5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Mazda MX-5. Newest first.
On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub may fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500.
Owner complaints
25 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Started out as intermittent Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner system warning light about 3 months ago. Over the last 2 weeks, the warning stayed on per the manual and required replacement. I had this service performed on 3/6/2024 at a cost of $811.43 by Sumter Tire and Auto using Preordered Mazda parts invoiced on 3/1/2024.
- Air bags · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
air bag warning light for passenger will not go off
- Structure › Body
When it rains, water leaks into and pools under seats and in the trunk. Just had the top replaced, so it IS not due to an old top. just recently purchased this car.
- Air bags · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Passenger airbag seat sensor not detecting persons in seat. Airbags remain turned off. Passenger airbag off indicated, code 48 flashes on dash. Common problem. Doesn't matter if car IS moving or not.
- Unknown or other
The MX-5 has a design flaw in the roof drain on the candace convertible top. It floods your car your floorboards and your truck IS filled with water. It IS very costly to have this replaced and carpets drained of water and then cleaned. I love my car but if I had known of this defect I would not have purchased it.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · Unknown or other
Same problem as many of the other people on this website. The drainage system for the canvas convertible IS problematic. Having water in your vehicle as well as in the trunk. Could this cause electrical problem? Not sure. It can certainly cause black mold , and I have respiratory difficulties as it…
Same problem as many of the other people on this website. The drainage system for the canvas convertible IS problematic. Having water in your vehicle as well as in the trunk. Could this cause electrical problem? Not sure. It can certainly cause black mold , and I have respiratory difficulties as it IS! In my case, the inside of car was musty for many months (6+). I park my car under cover, so it didn't get enough water in to notice the water other than by the smell.but each time I looked for the source and could not find any moisture...but that musty smell persisted, and I didn't even think of it more, other than to get airfresheners, and ride with top down when I could. Looking back, this was probably the cause constantly aggravating my breathing problems. One day I visited my brother in florida, I was unable to park under cover, so I parked outside on driveway. I came out the next day, the entire inside of the car had about 4-6 inches of water in it (i was on a slight incline so the trunk filled about 6 and the inside about 4) , much of my stuff in the trunk was ruined! I dried up as much as I could, had it shampooed and when I got back to texas, I brought the car in, and the problem was the drainage system.... And of course my car was infested with black mold which IS a major health hazard to people with lung issues, (as well as those who don't have lung issues!) I had to replace all the carpet, all the padding, have all the black mold removed, replace all my belongings that got ruined, and pay to have the lines "flushed" so it didn't happen again.....now I am finding out on here they knew about this and have done nothing to correct it? I guess my next car will not be a mazda. All that work was not cheap, and I had no choice but to fix it or it would continue to be a detriment to my health... I guess the next step will to be speaking with an attorney. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
I have a 2006 MX5 miata and there IS a strong fuel smell and cap will not stay tight also getting check engine light. I contacted mazda and they said there IS a known defect in the filler neck and cap will come off. Fuel sloshes out and I replaced cap with an updated one. Still comes loose leading…
I have a 2006 MX5 miata and there IS a strong fuel smell and cap will not stay tight also getting check engine light. I contacted mazda and they said there IS a known defect in the filler neck and cap will come off. Fuel sloshes out and I replaced cap with an updated one. Still comes loose leading the filler neck issue. They will not repair as its not a recall. My concern IS that it IS a fire hazard and they will not repair a defect that IS known to happen. *tr
- Seat belts · Seats
2ND request, no response received from 1ST request I bought my 2006 mazda miata from carmax (sanford, fl) in 2011. My car began flooding every time it rained. I have had at least 50 floods to date. The interior of the car has extensive mold damage and mildew. The floors are rusted. The bolts that…
2ND request, no response received from 1ST request I bought my 2006 mazda miata from carmax (sanford, fl) in 2011. My car began flooding every time it rained. I have had at least 50 floods to date. The interior of the car has extensive mold damage and mildew. The floors are rusted. The bolts that hold the seats in place are severely rusted. One seat no longer can be moved on its' track. The driver's seat slides out of place while driving. the seatbelt on the driver's side no longer retracts. Roaches are living in the car. I contacted carmax but they were unwilling to take the car back. The car was in the showroom and not on the lot. I'm guessing they knew of the problem. the 2006 and 2007 miatas have faulty/defective drains. Mazda IS aware of the problem but never did a recall. They also expect $1000.00 from me to fix the problem. I continue to have flooding every time it rains, so it's three years of flooding at this point in time. the vehicle needs to be considered "salvage" at this point due to the years of extensive water damage. *tr
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Seat belts · Structure
My car was parked at work. It was raining. When I got into the vehicle, it was flooded on the inside up to 6 inches. The gas pedal was slippery. It smelled musty, like mildew and mold. I contacted the dealer but got no return phone calls. I wrote them a letter and received a phone call then. They…
My car was parked at work. It was raining. When I got into the vehicle, it was flooded on the inside up to 6 inches. The gas pedal was slippery. It smelled musty, like mildew and mold. I contacted the dealer but got no return phone calls. I wrote them a letter and received a phone call then. They told me to trade the car in if I was having problems. I told them they sold me a flood car and wanted to return it. They refused. This was carmax in sanford, fl. since that time, the car has flooded over 25 times. I am now living with roaches breeding in my car. It smells like mold. The windows are fogged from the inside daily. The seats have gotten stuck and then slide out of place while I'm driving. my insurance company, geico, refused to help me, stating that this damage probably occurred before I owned the car. I believe the dealer knew of these problems, the car was in the showroom and not out on the lot. *tr
- Structure › Body
The MX-5 has a design flaw in the roof drains on the canvas convertible top. it floods constantly. I am really growing tired of vacuuming up water in this car. it even floods the trunk. wet feet in standing water makes for a safety issue driving the car until you can get to a wet vac to evacuate standing water. *tr
- Tires
Goodyear eagle GT 205 45/r17 88V tires on a mazda MX-5 grand tour, 2006. the tires had about 25000 miles on them with lots of tread left when the incident happened. one tire went flat and it was discovered that all four, including the flat, tires had developed slices or cracks along the entire…
Goodyear eagle GT 205 45/r17 88V tires on a mazda MX-5 grand tour, 2006. the tires had about 25000 miles on them with lots of tread left when the incident happened. one tire went flat and it was discovered that all four, including the flat, tires had developed slices or cracks along the entire inter wall of all four tires. it appears like the wall and inner belt have separated and the rubber just becomes stressed and week and cracks. this could have resulted in multiple (possible all four) tires from going flat at the same time. I have pictures and am contacting goodyear through sam's club tires. *tr
- Structure › Body
Excessive flooding in cabin on drivers and passenger side as well as trunk. mazda has since modified their roof drain system as this IS a known defect. once the model IS out of factory warranty, they refuse to replace parts with updated parts to fix the problem. the convertible roof itself does…
Excessive flooding in cabin on drivers and passenger side as well as trunk. mazda has since modified their roof drain system as this IS a known defect. once the model IS out of factory warranty, they refuse to replace parts with updated parts to fix the problem. the convertible roof itself does not leak. it IS the design of the roof drainage system. mazda needs to be held accountable for fixing all of these cars. the new parts include debris filters and ribbed valves which reduce baffles getting stuck shut in the drain lines. *tr
- Seat belts
It has been well documented that the seat belt retractors in 2006 mazda miatas fail to retract the seat belt. Initial mazda denied the existence of the problem and in my case told me it was normal for a seat belt not to retract. In response mazda finally issued a tsb (08-001/11) in 2008 which…
It has been well documented that the seat belt retractors in 2006 mazda miatas fail to retract the seat belt. Initial mazda denied the existence of the problem and in my case told me it was normal for a seat belt not to retract. In response mazda finally issued a tsb (08-001/11) in 2008 which recommends washing the seat-belt and replacing the retractor guide - but not replacing the retractor. The solution offered by mazda IS inadequate and fails to address the root cause of the defective condition. The result IS seat belts that don't retract leaving the seat belt exposed to being damaged by being pinched in door closings. Et cetra. *tr
- Steering · Suspension · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
9/19/2011 12:00 p.m. Dry road conditions. driving southbound at junction of interstate 15 and state hwy 163 the left rear side of my 2006 mazda miata experienced a loud explosion resulting in complete loss of control of steering. The vehicle spun completely around 3 times crossing 3 lanes of…
9/19/2011 12:00 p.m. Dry road conditions. driving southbound at junction of interstate 15 and state hwy 163 the left rear side of my 2006 mazda miata experienced a loud explosion resulting in complete loss of control of steering. The vehicle spun completely around 3 times crossing 3 lanes of highway 163, hit the curb and was thrown onto the shoulder. The vehicle did not overturn. The tire was off the rim. The rim has evidence of an impact to the inner wheel. The control arm on the left had sheared off. I am filing this as previous suspension problems control arm failures (see below). The vehicle IS currently being fixed at john hine mazda san diego ca. recalls mazda RX-8: 05v325000 the lower control arm may crack suspension & steering, august 30, 2005 summary: due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket. In severe driving conditions the ball joint may separate from the ball joint socket and loss of steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms as required. This recall IS expected to begin on august 30, 2005. The mazda recall number IS 3405g. original recall from the nhtsa model year(s): 2004 mfr's report date: august 30, 2005 nhtsa campaign ID number: 05v325000. *tr
- Tires
Mazda miata 2006, yokohama tire advana11a205/50r16, driving on I-10 on ramp about 45-50mph, big pop and thud, pulled over on shoulder, looked at back right rear tire had split on inside of tire between rim and tire edge about 10 inches long. tire was maintained with correct air pressure and…
Mazda miata 2006, yokohama tire advana11a205/50r16, driving on I-10 on ramp about 45-50mph, big pop and thud, pulled over on shoulder, looked at back right rear tire had split on inside of tire between rim and tire edge about 10 inches long. tire was maintained with correct air pressure and rotation by auto dealer that sold me the miata. the car dealership had a tires for life program on my miata and this was my second set and I had approx. 45,500 miles on the car. I was very thankful the tires had been rotated on the last oil change/inspection point on my cars maintenance program.--or that tire would have been on my front--probably would have flipped the car. I would like to know if this particular tire IS defective or a fluke, because this IS the kind of tires that my dealer will put on my miata for the entire time I own this car? thanks for your help. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Hazing of headlight lenses. there IS severe degradation of light output over time due to abrasion. This causes decreased visibility and overdriving the lights, particularly at highway speeds, but also during normal driving. I have two 2006 cars, a mazda miata and a toyota RAV4, and both began…
Hazing of headlight lenses. there IS severe degradation of light output over time due to abrasion. This causes decreased visibility and overdriving the lights, particularly at highway speeds, but also during normal driving. I have two 2006 cars, a mazda miata and a toyota RAV4, and both began to show abrasion by 20,000 miles. now my 1963 chevy, with glass headlights, has never had that problem. two recommendations: 1. Check the price of replacing modern lights. You will understand why when you do recommendation #2 why owners don't replace them . 2. Look at car lights while you're out an about. Observe how bad many lights there are. Unless this only a problem in places like arizona. now my 1963 chevy, with glass headlights, has never had this problem. They've been broken by debris but that's kind of obvious and a new light IS (still) only about $9. Also when they break or burn out the result IS immediately noticed. with the abrasion issue lighting IS degraded over time and goes unnoticed. Like how shock absorbers wear out a little bit over time and the driver doesn't notice are there statistics where the cause of accidents at night are attributed to "i didn't see him" or "i didn't see her in time"? This could be caused by light output rather than human error. I understand that plastic IS safer than glass. I know that there are materials available that are safe and won't abrade . Think aircraft. lighting should be held to a reasonable mileage warranty and made to last at least as long as the windshield. *Tr
- Structure
I have noticed a "squeak" in the console between the 2 seats, and a huge leak on the driver's side (entire floor carpet was soaked from the front to underneath the driver's seat) of our new miata MS-5 (less than 5,000 miles). *jb
- Structure · Unknown or other
Car started rattling from the console area between the seats where you open your gas cap at. This started about a month into having the vehicle. The convertible top IS leaking. I took the vehicle in for it's 3000 mile maintenance. I was told that "convertible tops leak and they could not duplicate…
Car started rattling from the console area between the seats where you open your gas cap at. This started about a month into having the vehicle. The convertible top IS leaking. I took the vehicle in for it's 3000 mile maintenance. I was told that "convertible tops leak and they could not duplicate the rattle." the rattle has since gotten worse and the convertible top IS still leaking. I will be taking the vehicle in again for them to fix the problem. However, I do not feel that I am making much progress. *Jb
- Electrical system
Complete power loss at 40 miles per hour while in operation. All warning dash lights came on concurrent with loss of power. No restart. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The dynamic stability control (dsc) activated, dash light stayed on, while driving straight. I believe this IS a safety issue due to the probability that had the pavement be slippery with rain, snow or ice the dsc braking the wheels to prevent a skid, that wasn't there, would more than likely have caused a skid, probably leading to an accident. *jb
- Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly
Dt*: the contact stated to put the vehicle in reverse, slight downward pressure must be applied to first gear. since the pressure IS so slight, it IS not possible to tell if the vehicle IS in first gear or reverse until the accelerator pedal IS depressed. the dealership has not been alerted.
- Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly
I have a 2006 mazda MX 5 miata. it IS an excellent, solid and great handling car. the brakes are superb. fit and finish are excellent. there IS one problem that could result IS accidents: the six-speed manual transmission, it IS easy to accidentally engage first gear when reverse IS required…
I have a 2006 mazda MX 5 miata. it IS an excellent, solid and great handling car. the brakes are superb. fit and finish are excellent. there IS one problem that could result IS accidents: the six-speed manual transmission, it IS easy to accidentally engage first gear when reverse IS required or to engage reverse when first IS required. driving on highways in stop and go traffic; at stop signs; traffic lights; parallel parking; exiting garage/driveways - it IS too easy to engage reverse or first by mistake. first and reverse gears are too close. to engage reverse, one needs to push-down on the gear-lever, however, the distance down IS too shallow. I have mistakenly engaged the wrong gear many times in the three months that I have owned the car. although, I am aware of the problem, if I am not focused on changing gears (as most persons drive and change gears like second-nature) it IS too easy to engage the wrong gears. fortunately, I have not hit other cars or driven into my garage wall. however, it IS a big concern to me. I sent a letter to mazda and to consumer reports apprising them of the potential dangers. *Nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
This MX-5 has the 5 speed manual transmission. with approximately 1,200 miles on the vehicle, the clutch friction point (the location in pedal travel where the clutch begins to engage) moved from the bottom of the pedal (near the floor) to approximately one inch from the top (pedal normal position…
This MX-5 has the 5 speed manual transmission. with approximately 1,200 miles on the vehicle, the clutch friction point (the location in pedal travel where the clutch begins to engage) moved from the bottom of the pedal (near the floor) to approximately one inch from the top (pedal normal position -- not depressed). servicing dealer held the vehicle overnight and stated "they all do that". when I requested to drive the vehicle they compared it to, I was told they were too busy. I walked over to the sales department and asked a salesperson if I could compare mine to a similarly-equipped model on the lot. we located the only other 5 speed manual in their inventory and I confirmed the clutch engagement was towards the bottom of pedal travel, just as mine was when it was "new". the friction point on this clutch continues to creep forward. I'm assuming the pedal will have no effect whatsoever in about 500 miles. I've checked the clutch fluid (shared with the brake fluid reservoir) and the level IS within normal range. my dealer refuses to admit there IS a problem. I intend to take this issue directly to mazda after consulting with the dealership's general manager next week. I've been driving manual transmission vehicles my whole life. I typically get at least 100,000 miles per clutch. this IS not a driver error issue. *nm
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
When the temperature drops to about 25 degrees or less, the vehicle's power windows become inoperative. water/ice has never been present on the vehicle's exterior, although it IS unknown if water/ice IS present inside the doors themselves. remedy: attempt to lower and raise the vehicle windows…
When the temperature drops to about 25 degrees or less, the vehicle's power windows become inoperative. water/ice has never been present on the vehicle's exterior, although it IS unknown if water/ice IS present inside the doors themselves. remedy: attempt to lower and raise the vehicle windows until whatever IS holding the windows captive "breaks". this can require upwards of 300 down/up attempts and usually takes more than 5 minutes. my mazda dealer, even after seeing a video of the window failure, has been unwilling to even look behind the door panels. *nm
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Dt: the contact complained about vehicle over steering. He must constantly move the steering wheel to keep the vehicle driving straight and from wondering. The service dealer completed diagnostic testing and test drove the vehicle. The dealer was aware of the problem, and contacted the…
Dt: the contact complained about vehicle over steering. He must constantly move the steering wheel to keep the vehicle driving straight and from wondering. The service dealer completed diagnostic testing and test drove the vehicle. The dealer was aware of the problem, and contacted the manufacturer. However, the manufacturer stated no solution was available. The alignment specifications on the tires was checked to rule out any tire concern with the steering. No repairs have been made. The vehicle IS a 2006 mazda MX5 convertible.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11007022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 11006987In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the Speedometer Replacement Label. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazdas vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMOs services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 11005671Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 11003398Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10251387Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10243569Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10240496Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10232299Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10225724Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10217209In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- 10215274This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10213422Proper usage of driver's floor mat.
- 10213333Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
- 10213329Engine Start /Stop Procedure with room fuse removed
- 10213326Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance
- 10213185Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
- 10209778The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
- 10209761Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
- 10208567Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10208556Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10206002Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed (except SKYACTIV-DRIVE). The most common cause of repeat A/T failures is lack of lubrication to the front and rear planetary gears. This is usually caused by an accumulation of metal particles and debris (from a previous A/T failure) on the internal mesh type baffle of the oil cooler. Power flushing will remove the restriction by back flushing, followed by forward flushing to dislodge a restriction, then back flushing again. This will in turn ensure full ATF flow for the transmission when it is operating.
- 10205994Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10202695Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than 10% ethanol blended. E10 compatible vehicles: All Mazda vehicles. E85 compatible vehicles: 1999-2001 B3000 Mazda trucks with the 8th VIN digit is V.
- 10201777Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than 10% ethanol blended. E10 compatible vehicles: All Mazda vehicles. E85 compatible vehicles: 1999-2001 B3000 Mazda trucks with the 8th VIN digit is V. What if a customer puts E85 in there Mazda vehicle? Symptoms include: Rough Running, Lean Codes, Misfires and/or misfire codes, Lack of power, Poor fuel economy, Spark knock, Mechanical engine damage.
- 10200933This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10200527This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
- 10198691Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198689Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section once a part is selected. Accessories E-catalog For models prior to 2016: Accessory Parts and Installation Instructions
- 10198574Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with a series of flat windows, which act like mirrors, the reflections all converge at one point, focusing and concentrating the light onto the street below.
- 10188016This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10188015The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
- 10186703In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10186701A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating is available to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years.
- 10186693Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10185949Some vehicles may exhibit a whining noise from the rear differential when driving. The concern may be caused by improper tooth contact pattern of the rear differential gear from abnormal wear. This abnormal wear is caused by gear tooth lapping compound (used during the production) being left on beyond the allowable amount. The production control has been improved to reduce the amount of remaining lapping compound.
- 10185904Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10183604Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary: Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Guideline 1. Record the vehicle mileage. 2. Engine at normal operating temperature, top off engine oil level to the full mark on the dipstick. 3. Ask the customer to return to the dealer after 1200 miles to recheck the engine oil level. 4. After 1200 miles, engine at normal operating temperature, check the engine oil level on the dipstick. 5. Is the engine oil level above the low mark on the dipstick? Yes - No repair is necessary. No - Proceed to MGSS online or Workshop Manual (section 01-03 NO. 16 HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION/LEAKAGE).
- 10179228New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010.
- 10177847When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10173097Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
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