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2021 Mazda 3 Owners Manual - Scheduled Maintenance



Owner’s Manuals 2021 Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

 
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
 
Emission control and related systems The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation. Do not tamper with them. All inspections and adjustments must be made by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Europe

Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometres (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
×1000 km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
×1000 miles 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100 112.5
MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, AND SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Engine valve clearance (Only MZR 1.6) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust.
Spark plugs*1 SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
MZR 1.6   R   R   R   R  
Air filter*2     R     R     R
Evaporative system (if installed)     I     I     I
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Fuel filter     R     R     R
Fuel injection system*3 I     I     I    
Air filter*2 C C R C C R C C R
MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Drive belts*4     I     I     I
Engine oil & filter Flexible*5 Replace when indicator is ON. (Max interval: 12 months/20,000 km (12,500 miles))
Other than flexible*6*7 R R R R R R R R R
Cooling system   I   I   I   I  
Engine coolant*8 Replace at first 200,000 km (125,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 5 years.
Fuel lines and hoses   I   I   I   I  
Battery*9 I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid*10   R   R   R   R  
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages   I   I   I   I  
Manual transaxle oil Replace every 180,000 km (112,500 miles).
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play   I   I   I   I  
Driveshaft dust boots   I   I   I   I  
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 5 years.
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body   T   T   T   T  
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perforation) Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter (if installed)   R   R   R   R  
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with inflation pressure adjustment)*11*12 I I I I I I I I I
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if installed)*13 Inspect annually.
Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace C: Clean T: Tighten L: Lubricate D: Drain Remarks:
  1. In the countries below, inspect the spark plugs at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 12 months before replacing them at the said interval. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine.

  2. If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.

  3. Implement the fuel injection amount correction.

  4. Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
    1. Driving in dusty conditions
    2. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    3. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    4. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    5. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  5. MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-D 1.5, and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 vehicles can select flexible setting only some countries in Europe. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. Flexible setting can be set if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
    1. Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
    2. Driving in dusty conditions
    3. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation

    Once the flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions and lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster. Replace the engine oil and filter when message/wrench indicator light is ON. And they must be changed at least once a year or within 20,000 km (12,500 miles) since last engine oil and filter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.

  6. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or shorter.
    1. Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
    2. Driving in dusty conditions
    3. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    4. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    5. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    6. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  7. For SKYACTIV-D 1.5 and SKYACTIV-D 2.2, reset the engine oil data after replacing the engine oil.

  8. Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

  9. Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and outer appearance. The sealed battery only requires an outer appearance inspection.

  10. If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.

  11. Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).

  12. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates normally (if equipped).

  13. Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

Except Europe

Israel
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometres, whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
×1000 km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km or 6 years.
Fuel filter Replace every 135,000 km.
Evaporative system (if installed)       I       I       I
Fuel lines and hoses   I   I   I   I   I   I
Drive belts*1 I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine oil*2 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter*2 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Air filter*3 C C C R C C C R C C C R
Cooling system   I   I   I   I   I   I
Engine coolant*4 Replace at first 195,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 90,000 km or 5 years.
Battery*5 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 I I I I
Brake fluid*6 I R I R I R I R I R I R
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I I I I
Power brake unit (Brake booster) and hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages   I   I   I   I   I   I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play I I I I I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots     I     I     I     I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 75,000 km.
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T T T T T T T
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perforation) Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter (if installed) R R R R R R R R R R R R
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with inflation pressure adjustment)*7 I I I I I I I I I I I I
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if installed)*8 Inspect annually.
Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace C: Clean T: Tighten D: Drain Remarks:
  1. Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every 10,000 km or shorter.
    1. Driving in dusty conditions
    2. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    3. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    4. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    5. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  2. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at every 10,000 km or shorter.
    1. Driving in dusty conditions
    2. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    3. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    4. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    5. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  3. If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.

  4. Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

  5. Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and outer appearance. The sealed battery only requires an outer appearance inspection.

  6. If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.

  7. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates normally (if equipped).

  8. Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Russia/Belarus/Azerbaijan/Kazakhstan
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometres, whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
×1000 km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Engine valve clearance (Only MZR 1.6) Kazakhstan Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust.
Russia/Belarus/Azerbaijan Audibly inspect every 45,000 km or 3 years, if noisy, adjust.
Drive belts*1 I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine oil Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan*2 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Azerbaijan*3 Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months.
Engine oil filter Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan*2 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Azerbaijan*4 Replace every 10,000 km or 12 months.
Cooling system   I   I   I   I   I   I
Engine coolant*5 Replace at first 195,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 90,000 km or 5 years.
Air filter*6 Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan C C R C C R C C R C C R
Azerbaijan C R C R C R C R C R C R
Fuel filter Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan Replace every 120,000 km.
Azerbaijan Replace every 60,000 km.
Fuel lines and hoses   I   I   I   I   I   I
Spark plugs SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0 I I I I I I I R I I I I
MZR 1.6 I R I R I R I R I R I R
Evaporative system (if installed)       I       I       I
Battery*7 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 I I I I
Brake fluid*8   R   R   R   R   R   R
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Manual transaxle oil         R         R    
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play I I I I I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I I I I I I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T T T T T T T
Hinges and catches L L L L L L L L L L L L
All electrical system I I I I I I I I I I I I
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perforation) Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter (if installed)   R   R   R   R   R   R
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with inflation pressure adjustment)*9*10 I I I I I I I I I I I I
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if installed)*11 Inspect annually.
Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace C: Clean T: Tighten L: Lubricate Remarks:
  1. Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every 7,500 km or 6 months.
    1. Driving in dusty conditions
    2. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    3. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    4. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    5. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  2. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at every 7,500 km or 6 months.
    1. Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
    2. Driving in dusty conditions
    3. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    4. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    5. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    6. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  3. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil at every 2,500 km or 3 months.
    1. Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
    2. Driving in dusty conditions
    3. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    4. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    5. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    6. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  4. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil filter at every 5,000 km or 6 months.
    1. Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
    2. Driving in dusty conditions
    3. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    4. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    5. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    6. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  5. Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

  6. If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean the air filter at every 7,500 km or 6 months.

  7. Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and outer appearance. The sealed battery only requires an outer appearance inspection.

  8. If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.
  9. Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km.
  10. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates normally (if equipped).|

  11. Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Except Israel/Russia/Belarus/Azerbaijan/Kazakhstan
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometres (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×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
MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, AND SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Engine valve clearance (Only MZR 1.6) Except below countries Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust.
Georgia/Armenia Audibly inspect every 45,000 km (28,125 miles) or 3 years, if noisy, adjust.
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km (37,500 miles).
Spark plugs*1 SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
MZR 1.6       R       R       R       R
Evaporative system (if installed)   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Fuel filter       R       R       R       R
Fuel injection system*2   I           I           I    
MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Drive belts*3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine oil*4*5 Except below countries R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Georgia/Armenia/Cambodia/Gabon/Ghana/Cameroon/Burundi/Mozambique Replace every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months.
Tanzania Replace every 3,000 km (1,875 miles) or 3 months.
Engine oil filter*4 Except below countries R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Georgia/Armenia/Cambodia Replace every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 1 year.
Gabon/Ghana/Cameroon/Burundi/Mozambique Replace every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months.
Tanzania Replace every 3,000 km (1,875 miles) or 3 months.
Cooling system   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Engine coolant*6 Replace at first 200,000 km (125,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 5 years.
Air filter*7 Except below countries   C   C   R   C   C   R   C   C
Georgia/Armenia   C   R   C   R   C   R   C   R
Fuel lines and hoses   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Battery*8   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Brake lines, hoses and connections   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Brake fluid*9 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 (Brake booster) 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
Manual transaxle oil                   R            
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Driveshaft dust boots       I       I       I       I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles).
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body   T   T   T   T   T   T   T   T
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perforation) Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter (if installed)   R   R   R   R   R   R   R   R
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with inflation pressure adjustment)*10 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tyre rotation*10 Rotate every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if installed)*11 Inspect annually.
Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace C: Clean T: Tighten L: Lubricate D: Drain Remarks:
  1. In the countries below, inspect the spark plugs at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 1 year before replacing them at the said interval. Armenia, Angola, Bolivia, Burundi, B.Virgin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Gabon, Ghana, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iran, Jordan, Macau, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Seychelles, Syria, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zaire, Zimbabwe

  2. Implement the fuel injection amount correction.

  3. Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts more often than the recommended intervals.
    1. Driving in dusty conditions
    2. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    3. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    4. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    5. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  4. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter more often than the recommended intervals.
    1. Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
    2. Driving in dusty conditions
    3. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
    4. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
    5. Driving in extremely hot conditions
    6. Driving in mountainous conditions continually

  5. For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, reset the engine oil data after replacing the engine oil.

  6. Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

  7. If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.

  8. Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and outer appearance. If the vehicle is operated in extremely hot and cold areas, inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and appearance every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months. The sealed battery only requires an outer appearance inspection.

  9. If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.

  10. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates normally (if equipped).

  11. Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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