Mazda Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Mazda in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $84-$168 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $100-$250 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $105-$315 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $120-$250 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $130-$375 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $150-$500 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $158-$420 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $158-$315 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $158-$420 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $200-$500 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $210-$630 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $315-$735 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $315-$756 |
| Radiator Replacement | $315-$945 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $341-$551 |
| Alternator Replacement | $420-$945 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $420-$840 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $525-$735 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $630-$1260 |
| Clutch Replacement | $840-$1575 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $1575-$3150 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $1900-$3000 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $2100-$5250 |
Common Repairs for Mazda
Mechanic's Verdict: Mazda
Petrol Skyactiv drivetrains are very reliable and cheap to service. But the diesel DPF is a nightmare for Australian short-trip drivers — any used diesel must have a recall record.
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Mazda ownership & common problems
What is Mazda's warranty in Australia?
5 years / unlimited km since 1 August 2018, with 5 years roadside assistance. Despite the industry trend to 7 years, Mazda has explicitly stated it will not extend.
How much does Mazda service cost?
Lifetime capped-price servicing (lifetime of the vehicle, not just warranty period). A Mazda3 G20 is ~$346 per service (5 services ~$1,732); G25 ~$352. Most passenger cars run 12-month / 10,000 km intervals.
What are the most common Mazda repairs?
CX-5/Mazda3/Mazda6 2.2L diesel DPF blockage and fuel-dilution of oil triggered a large global recall covering Australian vehicles (commonly cited at ~35,000 units; confirm the exact Australian count on vehiclerecalls.gov.au) for carbon-buildup engine damage — short trips worsen it. CX-5 2.5L turbo petrol (2021+) has oil consumption and occasional cylinder-head cracking. Older Mazda3 (2010-2012) had transmission, engine-mount and AC compressor faults.