Specifications

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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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2
: Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic
maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Schedule 3: Except for U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
× 100 km
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
Maintenance Item
× 1000
miles
6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100
ENGINE
Engine oil*
1
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter*
1
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Drive belt*
2
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I I I I I I
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner element*
3
C C R C C R C C
Fuel filter R R R R
Fuel lines, hoses and
connections
I*
4
I*
4
I*
4
I*
4
Evaporative system I*
4
I*
4
I*
4
I*
4
I*
4
I*
4
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs R R
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level and
specific gravity
I I I I I I I I
All electrical system*
5
I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS & BODY
Brake and clutch pedals I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and
connections
I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid*
6
I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Power brake unit and hoses I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension and
ball joints
I I I I
Manual transmission oil R
Automatic transmission fluid
level
I I I I I I I I
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