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

[remotegt]

I thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of problems people have had with new MPS's.

If you could post the problem item, symptom and action taken to resolve that would be great!
Eg. 3MPS Gearbox "wong wong" noise -> (Penrite SYN 75W-90)

As things are posted ill add them to this first post, or mods add things straight in this first post so we can keep track of them all.
obviously not every car will have same issues.

Please keep your posts on topic and technically orientated as this is a great resource for warranty claims/troubleshooting.
If you need further help with a problem noted here or a new issue please post in an existing thread or create a new one.


3MPS
* Gearbox "wong wong" noise -> (Penrite SYN 75W-90)
* Seat belt restraints squeaking (Centre and A-Pillar)
* shock leaking oil (Any) -> Replaced
* New front pads and rotors (warped discs)
* New rear pads and rotors (cracked rotors/squeaking)
* Creaking noise in the front left quarter panel
* Compressed front springs, struts and bearings causing
a knocking noise
* Electric window control trim due to broken clip
* Rear sway bar + end links torqued properly (factory oops)
* Thrust Bearing (after only 10,000 km) - was too noisy - could hear it over the CES exhaust!
* Air conditioner control panel - was loose (could push in/out) had broken clip inside
* Turbo replacement
* Exhaust Gasket Replacement (squeaking)
* Water pump (leaking/squeaky belt) -> replaced pump
* O2 Sensor
* Belt Tensioner Pulley
* Cracked 2nd gear bearing (gear box replaced)
* Clutch "sticking" on release -> Clutch cable replaced
* Steering Wheel (Leather defect)

[clarry]

Apart from the engine mount recall the only thing I've had fixed under warranty on my 3MPS was the rear LHS shockie was leaking oil.

[Nexus]

Water pump
Gearbox/diff "woong" noise (Penrite SYN 75W-90)
Rear swaybar + endlinks torqued properly (factory oops)

um. that's all, folks.

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+ keywell illumination bulb/led replaced - wasn't working on delivery.

[Wardski]

Warranty claims:

Thrust Bearing (after only 10,000 km) - was too noisy - could hear it over the CES exhaust!
Centre seatbelt buckles (squeeking)
A-piller Seatbelt restraints (squeeking)
Aircon control panel - was loose (could push in/out) had broken clip inside
Wong Wong noise - Gearbox oil replacement - penrite 75W-90
Lots of front end suspension rattles
Lots of rear end suspension rattles (ended up replacing the whole suspension cuz Mazda couldnt isolate the prob)
No 4 engine bolt (Maz recall)

All good now, except for a weird power steering noise (sounds like a BOV whistle pop). Will have them check in the next service.

[AD07]

Nothing major for me,
R/H/R shock, (they didnt even question the COBB springs)
Eng mount bolt,
Clunk when windows were put up & down.
All fixed with no problems.

[magoo]

*Mount replacement
*Turbo replacement
*Exhaust Gasket Replacement

Im sure there is more though

[2000MNLESS]

*Engine Mount
*Flywheel
*Clutch
*Water pump
*...........

[TD]

I'm coming up to a 20000km service and will be asking about:

- wong wong noise (and clunky/noisey gearbox in general)
- banging noises from left rear suspension
- warped front discs
- seat belt squeak

[hotcarstuff]

i own a 3 sp23 and the c.d player sh&t itelf 6 months in, otherwise a dream car wise. first new car so i expect a car to be faultless for the first 10 months right or wrong?

[dOttY]

Gotta march down to Mazda tomorrow! 3500kms and...

I have this GOD AWFUL knocking noise in the rear when driving over bumpy roads, it is so God damned annoying! They either fix it, or they can have the f*cker back! It's annoying to the point I could take to the car with a baseball bat!