Registering your vehicle in a foreign country may be problematic depending on whether it meets the specific emission and safety standards of the country in which the vehicle will be driven. Consequently, your vehicle may require modifications at personal expense in order to meet the regulations.
In addition, you should be aware of the following issues:
Satisfactory vehicle servicing may be difficult or impossible in another country.
The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable.
Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be unavailable.
There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your vehicle.
The Mazda warranty is valid only in certain countries.
Outside the United States/Canada
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and AccessoriesStart Stop Unit Inspection
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Column cover.
2. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the
terminal voltage table (reference).
If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference),
inspect the parts under Inspection item(s) a ...
Instrument Cluster Inspection
Speedometer inspection
Using a speedometer tester
1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the tester reading is as indicated
in the following table. km/h
Speedometer tester indication (km/h)
Allowable rang ...
Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner
Purpose, Function
Timing chain
The timing chain transmits the rotation force of the crankshaft to the camshaft
to perform the rotation timing of the crankshaft and camshaft.
Chain tensioner
The chain tensioner constantly maintains the timing chain tension and the
timing ch ...