Not just any previously owned Mazda can become a Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. We reserve this designation for Mazda's that are less than five years old, have been driven fewer than 62,000 miles and have passed a comprehensive 100-point vehicle inspection.


Certified Mazda technicians perform every vehicle inspection for cars that qualify for Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle status, scrutinizing these 100 systems and components:


100-Point Vehicle Inspection 


Hood Components

    1. Hood release
    2. Hood prop rod/gas struts

Engine Compartments

    3. Valve cover gaskets
    4. Cylinder heads & gaskets
    5. Belts
    6. Hoses
    7. Oil change & new oil filter
    8. Air filter
    9. Starter
  10. Engine idle speed
  11. Engine pressure test
  12. Engine diagnostic test
  13. Engine mounts
  14. Acceleration performance
  15. Cruising performance

 Transmission Components

  16. Fluid level
  17. Operation
  18. CV boots
  19. Drive axles
  20. Shift points
  21. Brake/shift interlock/neutral safety switch (automatic)/clutch switch (manual)
  22. Transfer case (4x4s) 

Exhaust System

  23. Emissions
  24. Muffler
  25. Pipes and hangers

Battery

  26. Battery condition/charge

Cooling System

  27. Coolant level
  28. Coolant condition (35°F or lower)
  29. Radiator condition
  30. Cooling fan blades
  31. Coolant recovery system

Braking System

  32. Brake fluid
  33. Parking brake
  34. Rotors
  35. Calipers
  36. Drums
  37. Pads/shoes (50 percent of life remaining)
  38. Brake operations

Steering System

  39. Power steering fluid
  40. Power steering pump
  41. Rack and pinion assembly
  42. Alignment

Wipers/Washers

  43. Washer fluid level
  44. Wiper operation/wiper blades

Seating Areas

  45. Adjustments
  46. Safety belts
  47. Headrests
  48. Carpet condition
  49. Floor mat condition
  50. Seat fabric condition
  51. Door trim panel condition
  52. Fold-down latches
  53. Headliner condition

Instrumentation and Controls

  54. Instrument panel gauges
  55. Horn
  56. Lighters/power outlets
  57. Cup holders
  58. Ashtrays
  59. Window controls
  60. Mirrors
  61. Door lock controls
  62. Steering wheel controls
  63. Glove box
  64. Speed control
  65. Heating/ventilation/air
  66. Rear window defroster
  67. Sun visors
  68. Moonroof
  69. Courtesy lights
  70. Remote deck lid release
  71. Remote fuel filler door release
  72. Factory alarm system

Suspension Components

  73. Shock absorbers
  74. Struts
  75. Suspension mountings/Stabilizers
  76. Chassis lubrication

Fuel System

  77. Fuel tank/fuel lines

Lights

  78. Headlamps (high, low, aim)/fog lamps (if equipped)
  79. Parking lamps
  80. Hazard lights
  81. Brake lights
  82. Backup lights
  83. Turn signals

Air Bag

  84. Readiness/system condition

Audio System

  85. Radio/cassette/CD player/speakers
  86. Antenna

Exterior

  87. Windshield and windows
  88. Body side panel condition
  89. Hood condition
  90. Door condition
  91. Deck lid condition
  92. Grille condition
  93. Bumper/fascia condition

Luggage Compartment

  94. Luggage compartment Weather Stripping
  95. Luggage compartment trim
  96. Luggage compartment lights

Tires and Wheels

  97. Tire condition (50 percent of tread remaining)
  98. Spare tire condition
  99. Wheel condition
100. Jack and wrench condition