Mazda six-year warranty – everything you need to know

All Mazda models registered from 1 September 2025 now benefit from six years of manufacturer coverage. That's double the length of the previous three-year period.

We'll walk you through Mazda's warranty coverage, looking at what's included and what the exclusions are. The company will release T&Cs specifically for the six-year coverage once it begins, so we've used T&Cs from the existing three-year warranty to inform this guide. We expect the only meaningful change to be the coverage length.

Mazda six-year warranty overview

• Applies to all Mazda models registered from 1 September 2025
• Grants six years or 100,000 miles of coverage – whichever comes first
• Previous Mazda models keep their existing three-year factory cover
• Doesn't cover parts that are considered wear-and-tear, or damage caused by accidents, misuse or neglect
• Automatically transfers between owners for as long as the cover remains valid
• High-voltage EV and hybrid batteries are covered under a separate warranty

How long is Mazda's manufacturer warranty?

For Mazda cars registered from 1 September 2025, warranty cover lasts for six years or 100,000 miles – whichever comes first. If your Mazda was registered before 1 September 2025, it keeps its original three-year, 60,000-mile coverage. You can find out when your car was registered using the DVLA's vehicle information checker.

Any parts that are replaced under warranty are also covered for the remainder of the car's warranty period. This excludes wear-and-tear parts, which are expected to be periodically replaced over time – we'll cover exclusions in more detail below.

What does Mazda's six-year warranty cover?

Mazda's warranty applies if a covered part fails as a result of a "defect in material or in workmanship". That means anything that fails on its own and not as a result of accident, misuse or neglect, and excludes parts considered wear-and-tear items.

Your local Mazda dealership can supply you with a copy of its specific terms and conditions, but key parts covered under the three-year warranty include:

• Engine
• Fuel system (not including fuel filter)
• Cooling system (not including the coolant itself)
• Gearbox (not including gearbox fluid)
• Driveline
• Suspension (not including shock absorbers)
• Steering system
• Braking system (not including pads, shoes, discs or drums)
• Electrical parts (not including fuses)
• Hybrid and EV drive components (not including fuses)

We anticipate the six-year warranty inclusions will be almost exactly the same as the three-year coverage.

What does Mazda's six-year warranty not cover?

Mazda has exclusions for wear-and-tear items. These are not covered under warranty and are expected to be replaced over time. A non-exhaustive list of wear-and-tear items includes:

• Wiper blades
• Drive belts
• Fuses
• Filters
• Brake pads and linings
• Clutch linings
• Spark plugs
• 12V batteries
• Bulbs
• Shock absorbers

Mazda has the right to refuse your warranty claim if you've failed to keep your car serviced properly. All Mazda cars use a digital service record, so the service centre will be able to see whether the car's been maintained on time. Service intervals for most Mazda cars are every 12 months or 12,500 miles (10,000 miles for the Mazda 2 Hybrid) – whichever comes first.

If it can be shown that the failure was caused by accident, misuse or neglect then Mazda will refuse your warranty claim – even if the damage wasn't your fault. Be aware that 'misuse' includes any kind of racing or competitive driving. In the same spirit, any damage caused to your car by 'acts of God' such as body damage from wind or falling debris isn't covered.

Any modifications of any kind to your Mazda will almost certainly void your warranty as Mazda can't verify their quality. This includes any kind of tampering with your car's electronic or digital systems, such as alterations to the car's mileage.

Mazda warranty limited coverage items

Three months or 3,700 miles

Mazda's warranty includes any major adjustments needed within the car's first three months on sale – commonly referred to as the breaking-in period. These include:

• Wheel alignment
• Wheel balancing
• Body panel adjustment
• Brake cleaning
• Handbrake adjustment
• Drive-belt adjustment
• Engine tuning

12 months

Mazda guarantees the refrigerant fluid used by the air conditioning system for the first 12 months. If a separate part fails under warranty and its replacement requires a recharge of the A/C refrigerant, then this recharge is included under the warranty.

Is Mazda's six-year warranty transferable​?

Yes. Mazda's warranty remains active if the vehicle is sold and automatically transfers to the new owner. This applies as long as the warranty remains active – ie. the car hasn't exceeded the age or mileage limit, remains unmodified and all the service intervals have been stuck to.

Many nearly new Mazda cars for sale at Motorpoint are still covered by their original factory warranty. You can check the individual Motorpoint vehicle listing for each Mazda car to see exactly how much warranty cover remains. If the factory cover has expired, Motorpoint includes a free three-month warranty as standard.

How long is Mazda's EV battery warranty?

Most of Mazda's cars are powered by engines but the current MX-30 and upcoming 6e saloon are battery-powered electric cars. The high-voltage battery packs used by these cars are covered under a separate warranty, which lasts for eight years or 100,000 miles – whichever comes first. This warranty guarantees the pack will retain at least 70% of its original capacity within that time period, and will automatically kick in should the capacity fall below this level.

While Mazda's battery warranty is broadly in line with industry standards, it's worth pointing out that we expect the battery packs in its EVs to last a lot longer than this eight-year period if well cared for. The packs in most modern EVs are expected to last the lifetime of the car and will never need replacing. You can help your EV battery pack last as long as possible by keeping charge between 20-80% for day-to-day driving, and only using the full 100-0% range for long journeys.

What is Mazda's anti-perforation (rust) warranty?

Mazda offers an industry-standard 12-year coverage against perforation. This is when rust eats away at a vehicle's structure sufficiently that a hole from the outside to the inside is caused. Your exhaust system, driveline and suspension components are excluded from this coverage.

Beyond the anti-perforation cover, Mazda includes warranty cover for paint damage and surface corrosion – ie. rust that hasn't yet formed a hole – for the first three years.

Both types of anti-corrosion cover only apply to rust that forms as a result of defects in Mazda's materials or assembly. If rust forms as a result of external damage, such as an unrepaired dent or scratch, this won't be covered under warranty.

Can you extend Mazda's six-year warranty?

Mazda currently offers an optional extended warranty package for owners. The cost varies based on factors like the type of car and its age. Mazda hasn't confirmed if its extended warranty will remain available once the six-year period is introduced, but we expect the company will keep this option open.

You also have the option to seek out an extended warranty from a third-party provider, including used car retailers like Motorpoint.

Does Mazda's six-year warranty apply to all models?

Yes – all Mazda cars registered after 1 September 2025 will automatically be covered by the brand's six-year warranty. All Mazda cars registered before this date keep their original three-year coverage period.

That means small cars like the Mazda 2, sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 and big cars like the Mazda CX-60 are all protected by the company's coverage.