Mazda MX-5 Maintenance Schedule page 5

Maintenance Interval
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
Brake fluid level
Disc brakes
Tire (Rotation)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
Steering operation and linkages
Power steering fluid level
Front and rear suspension and ball joints
Manual transmission oil
Rear differential oil
Driveshaft dust boots
Exhaust system and heat shields
All locks and hinges
Washer fluid level
Chart symbols
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
Remarks
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 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.
*3 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.
Mazda MX-5 - Maintenance Schedule
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8
×1000 km 8 16
×1000 miles 5 10
I I
I I
*3
I I
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
L L
I I
5
12 16 20 24 28 32
24 32 40 48 56 64
15 20 25 30 35 40
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I I I I I
I I
Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
I I I I I
Inspect annually
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I I I I I
I
R
R
I
L L L L L
I I I I I
Maintenance and Care
36 40 44 48
72 80 88 96
45 50 55 60
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I I
I I I I I
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I I I I I
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L L L L L
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