Mazda MX-5 Miata Instructions for use

Scheduled Maintenance (North America)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions

apply.

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).

lRepeated short-distance driving

lDriving in dusty conditions

lDriving with extended use of brakes

lDriving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used

lDriving on rough or muddy roads

lExtended periods of idling or low-speed operation

lDriving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates

NOTE

After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the

recommended intervals.

Maintenance and Care

Mazda MX-5 - Maintenance Schedule

qSchedule 1

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension) I

Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,

adjust

Engine oil RRRRRRRR

Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FL22 type

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter C C R C

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

Maintenance and Care

Mazda MX-5 - Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections I I

Disc brakes IIII

Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages I I

Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I

Manual transmission oil R

Rear differential oil R

Driveshaft dust boots I I

Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All locks and hinges LLLLLLLL

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.

Maintenance and Care

Mazda MX-5 - Maintenance Schedule

qSchedule 2

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension) I

Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,

adjust

Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months

Others RRRRRRRRRRRR

Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FL22 type

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years

Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter Puerto Rico CRCR

Others C C R C

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs USA Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)

Others Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII

Maintenance and Care

Mazda MX-5 - Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections I I

Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII

Disc brakes IIII

Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages I I

Power steering fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII

Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I

Manual transmission oil R R

Rear differential oil R R

Driveshaft dust boots I I

Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL

Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII

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.

Maintenance and Care

Mazda MX-5 - Maintenance Schedule

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