Mazda MX5 Recall R/2019/265: Undershield Metal Bracket May Separate From Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 968
- vehicles in the UK
- AK037A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MX5 vehicles built between 26 May 2015 and 6 July 2015. The metal bracket used to secure an under shield may separate from the vehicle. The dealer will replace the front under shield with a modified part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The metal bracket used to secure an under shield may separate from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDERSHIELD METAL BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE Defect: The metal bracket used to secure an under shield may separate from the vehicle. Remedy: Replacement of the front under shield with a modified part
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: undershield metal bracket may separate from vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front under shield with a modified part.
Are You Affected?
MX5 built between 26 May 2015 and 6 July 2015 may be included. Mazda estimates 968 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AK037A or the DVSA reference R/2019/265. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX5Fuel pipe concern | Urgent | R/2025/442 | |
| MX5Traction/Stability light may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2025/202 | |
| MX5Parking assist unit reprogramming | Low | R/2025/043 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MX5Models fitted with automatic transmission may unexpectedly downshift | Low | R/2019/036 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2019/220 on 29 Jul 2019, for air bag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information. The one launched after it was R/2019/266 on 2 Sep 2019, for the interior rear view mirror glass could detach from the mirror assembly. You can also see every Mazda recall, the Mazda MX5 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/265, launched 2 September 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.