This 60 months (unlimited kilometres) perforation warranty is applicable only to Mazda Vehicles originally distributed by Mazda Authorized Dealers and registered and normally operated in Southern Africa.
What Is Not Covered?
- Any perforation due to corrosion of the Mazda Vehicle which is caused by industrial fallout, accident, damage, abuse, vehicle modifications or cargo that is damaging or corrosive to the Mazda vehicle.
- Any surface corrosion of the Mazda Vehicle which does not result in perforation, such as that typically caused by sand, salt, saltpeter/nitre, hail or stones.
- Any perforation due to corrosion of the Mazda Vehicle which results, not from a defect in material or workmanship, but from failure to maintain the Mazda Vehicle in accordance with the procedures specified in “Your Responsibilities” as stated in the Owner’s Manual provided with your Mazda Vehicle.
- Any perforation due to corrosion of a part of the Mazda Vehicle which is not a body sheet metal panel. As used herein, “body sheet metal panel” specifically excludes all parts which are components of the exhaust system of the Mazda Vehicle.
- Any perforation to panels previously repaired to correct collision damage, fire, theft, natural disaster, etc.
- Registration of the vehicle outside the borders of South Africa
- If the vehicle has been classified a total loss and/or sold for salvage purposes or branded for any other reasons.
Your Responsibilities
You should maintain your Mazda Vehicle in accordance with your Owner’s Manual, and as specified under your MazdaCare Warranty and Service Plan.
- You shall retain the evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your Mazda Vehicle by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
- You must repair, without delay and at your expense, any body corrosion or damage due to customer neglect, lack of maintenance or external causes.
- You should inform an Authorized Mazda Dealer at the earliest possible date, when you find paint damage, surface corrosion or perforation to a body sheet metal panel of your Mazda Vehicle.
Inspect the body sheet metal panels of your Mazda Vehicle frequently and if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint or protective coating, touch them up immediately.
In addition, special care should be taken to protect your Mazda Vehicle from corrosion.
- If you drive on salted roads, or if you drive near the ocean, flush the underbody at least once a month with clean water.
- It is important to keep the drain holes in the lower edges of the body clear.
- If your Mazda Vehicle is damaged due to an accident or any event which may cause damage to the paint, have your Mazda Vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
- If you carry special cargo, such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icing salt, or other corrosive substances, be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed.
- If you drive frequently on gravel roads, we recommend that you install stone guards behind each wheel.
