At around 120,000 KM plan for spark plugs. It's easy, especially if you get a 1/4" torque wrench and 14mm 1/4 deep well socket.
I had my ND windshield replaced back in 2019 and they brought a genuine Mazda replacement. Not sure why, as the installer said it was unusual to use OEM. It is an involved process due to all the sensor reconfiguration required. I am not aware of an improved windshield replacement, but FWIW my replacement has been fine since 2019.
2021 Mazda 3 same original set of brakes at 30K miles.
Since I change my oil every 3,500 miles, the OEM is the best choice.
FZ is expensive, but not as expensive as a new transmission. Get the FZ.
Surprisingly, it needed brake pads and rotors at 21k miles, and at $1,100 at a trusted local mechanic, it wasn't as cheap as I expected. When I bought the car with 1,400 miles on it, the piano black trim inside the car was already scratched, and it looks quite a bit worse now. I also have to echo the thin paint comments from above, I've never seen a car that scratches so easily. The car's manners on the highway at 70 mph+ are a little nervous for me. On the plus side, I've always enjoyed the way the car looks and drives around town. The interior does look way better than the original MSRP would suggest (even with scratches). And we've had no surprising issues, other than the early brake job.
Mazda windshields are extremely soft, they scratch and crack easily.
Had a CX-5 and now a CX-50. It's pretty much a new windshield per year. They crack and chip on every hit.
Mine cracked on its own the second day I had it.
I’m on my second windshield with a CX-50 as well. I think the factory windshield just may not be that great.
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