Posted on 1/28/2021
Do you drive a Mazda 3 or Mazda 5? Do you also hear a slapping or whacking metal noise coming from the rear? If so, I would continue reading this sentence, because I have shocking news. Mazda 3s and 5s share the same rear shock design, with a mount at the top particularly susceptible to corrosion. After wear and tear occurs during normal vehicle operation, the shock mounts corrode to a point of no return... And completely fail. This leaves your shock smacking around the inside of the wheel well, potentially puncturing holes into the body or damaging other components. Luckily, to replace these mounts is pretty straightforward, and actually quite fast too! See below for pictures of this specific failure and keep it in mind when you’re driving your Mazda around town. It’s important to address this failure quickly, as failed shocks can lead to other problems that are costly. A good example of this is tire cupping, the lateral movement of the suspension is dampened by the shocks ... read more