What is Excess Wear & Use?
Any damage that is beyond normal wear and use is considered excessive. Examples of what is considered excessive can be identified in the Wear And Use Guidelines.
Take a moment to review the items that may be considered excessive wear and use:
Exterior Damage
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
If you have any more questions, feel free to give your dealer a call.