With regard to MS specific "performance accessories", each MS part has a warranty designation. The web site describes three warranty levels that that relate to the MS parts, "blue", "green", and "orange".
The "blue and "green" levels actually provide some level of coverage for the MS part. There is no indication that putting a MS "blue" or "green" part on the car will result in voiding the vehicle warranty or that of any other stock component.
Someone earlier referred to difficulties with dealers due to having a MS CAI on the car. The CIA has a "green" level warranty designation, so unless the website is incorrect (or incomplete), they should not be able to deny coverage of any other vehicle component due to the MS CAI being on the car. It does not even require that the dealer installed it.
MS parts designated as "orange" level warranty, have no implied warranty. The description states that "orange" level MS parts are for off-road use only and you are liable for failure of these parts or any damage to other vehicle components caused by these parts. It's worth noting that no where do they indicate that use of MS "orange" level parts will void the vehicle warranty. I know it's not the same as non-MS mods, but they have acknowledged that these parts may damage other vehicle components and only indicated that they will not cover the damage parts.
From the
Mazdaspeed website: (Click on link to a specific part and then on the link "warranty level: green" etc. at the top of the description to get this.)
"Blue Warranty
MAZDASPEED "Blue" Performance Accessories must be installed by a MAZDASPEED Dealer on a US specification vehicle and be specifically approved by Mazda for the particular application. These parts are covered under the Mazda Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty and are warranted for the first 12 months/12,000 miles from the date of installation or the duration of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, whichever is longer. Should the parts be purchased but not installed by a MAZDASPEED Dealer, they will be covered for the first 12-months/12,000 miles from the date of purchase, excluding labor charges. Parts or accessories replaced/installed under warranty, are covered for the time remaining in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Green Warranty
MAZDASPEED "Green" Performance Accessories must be specifically approved by Mazda for their particular application. These parts are warranted for the first 12-months/12,000 miles from the date of purchase, excluding labor.
Orange Warranty
MAZDASPEED "Orange" Performance Accessories are sold "as is" without any warranty of any kind. All implied warranties, including all warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded. Purchaser acknowledges that no representations have been made regarding these parts, including but not limited to any representations as to their quality of performance, and purchaser shall be responsible for and bear all costs of repair of replacement due to any defect in or failure of these parts or any damage to other components. Purchaser acknowledges that vehicles equipped with MAZDASPEED "Orange" Performance Accessories shall not be operated on public highways. MAZDASPEED "Orange" Performance Accessories are intended solely for the use on vehicles participating in race/off-road competition events. Purchaser acknowledges that all Mazda vehicle/parts/accessory warranties are voided if the vehicle is used in a competitive event. Purchaser also acknowledges that there will be no warranty coverage for any part or accessory that fails as a result of the installation of a MAZDASPEED "Orange" performance part. Purchaser accepts all responsibility for all vehicle modifications and all potential risks. MAZDASPEED "Orange" Performance Accessories have been designed and are intended for race/offroad applications only. Federal and many state laws prohibit the removal, modification of, or rendering inoperative any part or vehicle system affecting emissions or safety.
What Is Not Covered
- Damage or corrosion due to accidents, misuse, or alterations.
- Damage or surface corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap), stones, salt road hazards, hail, wind storm, lightning, floods and other natural disaster.
- Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as discoloration, fading, deformation, blurring, etc.
- Replacement parts or accessories installed on any Mazda Vehicle registered or normally operated outside of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan or American Samoa.
- Replacement parts, or accessories installed on a Mazda Vehicle in which the odometer has been altered, or on which the actual mileage cannot be readily determined.
- Replacement parts or accessories used in applications for which they are not designed.
- Replacement parts or accessories installed improperly by dealers, Importer/Distributor other than Mazda.
- Any replacement part or accessory without proof of purchase or replacement date.
- Non-Mazda replacement parts or accessories which Mazda Dealers may sell or install on your Mazda Vehicle.
- If the vehicle has been classified a total loss and/or sold for salvage purposes or branded for any other reasons.
- Removal of the vehicle from the warranty covered market for which it was produced."
