Your vehicle must be serviced to Mazda specification and standards every 10,000 kilometres or every six months, whichever is sooner. Some models require more regular servicing. Please consult your Owner’s Manual for detailed information on the servicing requirements for your Mazda or contact Penfold Mazda on (03) 9268 1222.

This is normal and an indication your Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is working to stop your car quickly whilst at the same time maintaining control.

Most recent Mazda models are fitted with ABS. ABS systems work by monitoring wheel rotation. When a wheel is about to lock, hydraulic pressure is momentarily reduced to that wheel, preventing a skid. This momentary pressure reduction can sometimes be felt through the brake pedal as a pulse. 

Click here to find out more about ABS technology or contact Penfold Mazda on (03) 9268 1222.

Tyre rotation is vital to achieving even tread wear and optimum tread life. Rotation is necessary because of different wear rates for each wheel position on the vehicle. In front wheel drive cars the front tyres experience braking, steering and driving forces whilst the rear tyres only receive braking forces. They must always be rotated front to rear on the same side, so the direction of rotation does not change.

In many vehicles today, space saver tyres are used to provide a greater amount of storage and reduce weight in vehicles. In this case, space saver tyres are merely designed as a temporary-use tyre to get you mobile in the event of a flat. These should not be used when rotating tyres.

Please consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for specific model advice or contact Penfold Mazda Service on (03) 9268 1222.

Whilst all equipment that places a load on an engine affects fuel consumption, modern air conditioning systems are very efficient. Mazda vehicles have excellent aerodynamics and the increased drag caused by driving with the windows lowered to cool the interior would likely result in an increase in consumption greater than any effect caused by using the air conditioner.

Areas of the air conditioning system under the hood operate at elevated temperature and pressure levels.To keep the seals and compressor properly lubricated it is prudent to regularly circulate the air conditioning fluid through the pipes in the system. We recommend running the air conditioning for approximately 10 minutes every week, summer and winter.

Contact your Penfold Mazda Service Centre on (03) 9268 1222. We can arrange to have your key reprogrammed as soon as possible and with minimal inconvenience.

Contact your Penfold Mazda Service Centre on (03) 9268 1222 or click here to book online. We can arrange a replacement for you once your ownership details have been verified.

Although modern keys contain sophisticated electronic security features, Mazda keeps the replacement cost for these items to a minimum.