Mazda 3 MPS Gen I problems you have had, warranty fixes

[EVILMPS]

Dont recommend dash mats as the majority of 3rd party ones obstruct the airbags, and the plastic still cooks under it. Just remember, the plastics are UV stabilised, so direct sunlight doesnt really affect it. Only heat affects this kind of plastic.

The mats we have are the Mazda ones, and have the right cuts etc to allow the bags to deploy properly.

Does Maguire's do something for the leather upholstery? SO need to clean the seats in my MPS...kids are not kind to car interiors...

[fuz]

Has anyone had their rear engine mount break again AFTER the safety recall was done on their MPS 3? Just deciding as to whether I should swap my waranty replaced one with an aftermarket. My warranty runs out in August, so i figure out of wty it would be a safer bet to replace that mount with a strong one, than to replace a busted gearbox if the mount breaks!!!

[2000MNLESS]

Has anyone had their rear engine mount break again AFTER the safety recall was done on their MPS 3? Just deciding as to whether I should swap my waranty replaced one with an aftermarket. My warranty runs out in August, so i figure out of wty it would be a safer bet to replace that mount with a strong one, than to replace a busted gearbox if the mount breaks!!!

Nope, don't know of anyone that has broken it a 2nd time around. Aftermarket rear mount upgrades aren't a bad mod regardless. Quite a few on the market now. My pick would be either a TRZ or CPE mount. Currently running the TRZ dogbone mount with poly insert.

Few other companies have also just released aftermarket passenger and drivers side mounts too.

[Jmac]

Nope, don't know of anyone that has broken it a 2nd time around. Aftermarket rear mount upgrades aren't a bad mod regardless. Quite a few on the market now. My pick would be either a TRZ or CPE mount. Currently running the TRZ dogbone mount with poly insert.

Few other companies have also just released aftermarket passenger and drivers side mounts too.

Broken the mount, bolt or rubber in the mount?

I have torn the replacement mounts rubber...

[fuz]

Jmac, how did you manage that!? Is this from general wear and tear? If the rubber in the replacement mount isn't up to the job, I may have to go the TRZ + Poly as well just to spare me any potential headaches in future.

2000MN, do you experience any significant vibration in the cabin from the TRZ mount?

[2000MNLESS]

Broken the mount, bolt or rubber in the mount?

I have torn the replacement mounts rubber...

Nope, all is fine..

Jmac, how did you manage that!? Is this from general wear and tear? If the rubber in the replacement mount isn't up to the job, I may have to go the TRZ + Poly as well just to spare me any potential headaches in future.

2000MN, do you experience any significant vibration in the cabin from the TRZ mount?

I do get some cabin vibration when backing off the accelerator, mainly when revs are fairly low. But I think that is the combination of exhaust and the mount.... not just the mount.

Cosmic3mps and SRL both run the TRZ mount and don't have any vibrations afaik.. Cosmic is also using the delrin insert, which is firmer again.

[Jmac]

I wasnt very clear :P

I have had a stock mount which shat its self, then I have torn the 2nd mount they gave me.
I have a TRZ but that is not currently in as mazda swapped it back around to troubleshoot (or lack thereof) another issue.

[Wardski]

Broken the mount, bolt or rubber in the mount?

I have torn the replacement mounts rubber...

I would have gone the Street Unit rear engine mount personally, and with 50 duro inserts. Best mount on the planet, and no vibes from the start.

After 7000km now, no issues with it at all, the inserts look brand new, and the car feels like stock again even with the ac on

[Nexus]

Had steering wheel replaced last service due to leather defect that was opening up.

How trivial does that sound next to Swallowtails saga?
Hope you get a good result....specially after waiting what...weeks?

[Jmac]

Forgot to mention I had the front two shocks replaced under warranty.