What Is Excess Wear & Use

Exterior Damage

Paint and Body

• A single scratch, or accumulation of scratches, greater than the size of credit card that penetrate the paint
• A single dent greater than the size of a credit card
• Previous repairs performed poorly or unrepaired collision damage

Glass and Lights

• Windshield cracks, stars, or bull’s-eyes
• Damaged, broken, or non-factory tinted glass
• Bent, broken, or missing lights, turn signals, mirrors, or lamps

Tires, Wheels, and Wheel Covers

• Tires with exposed cords or sidewall damage
• Tires or wheels that do not meet manufacturer’s guidelines for safe operation
• Missing or damaged wheel covers
• Wheel gouges, scratches, dents, or cracks greater than the size of a credit card

Interior Damage

Seat and Trim

• A single cut, tear, burn, or stain greater than the size of a credit card
• An accumulation of cuts, tears, burns or stains greater than the size of a credit card

Equipment, Parts, and Accessories

• Missing keys/remotes
• Missing parts or accessories (shifter knob, headrests, tonneau/cargo cover, etc.)
• Inoperative, malfunctioning, or broken parts or equipment
• Any modifications not on the vehicle at lease inception

Wear and Use FAQs

What’s Considered Excessive Wear and Use?

• Damage that is beyond normal wear and use is considered excessive.
• If it helps to see some examples of what is considered excessive, check out our Wear And Use Guidelines. We also recommend reviewing your lease agreement as it includes additional excess wear and use information specific to your vehicle.
• As a reminder, the examples provided may not include all instances of excessive damage that could subject you to additional charges based on the terms of your lease agreement.

Can I Make Repairs To My Lease Vehicle So I Don’t Incur Wear and Use Charges?

• Of course. If repair work is needed and you’d like to make repairs prior to turning in the vehicle, your local Mazda dealer is a great option for assistance. Be sure to keep all of your receipts for repairs made and review your insurance policy to see if any items may be covered.

• If your damages exceeding normal wear and use aren’t repaired, it can result in charges at lease termination. All charges may be subject to sales tax.