06 Mazda 3 HB sound, help!

emotionr

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My wife has a 2006 Mazda 3, A/T HB.
She reported to me she heard some sounds, like a high pitch or rattle in the morning when driving to work.
I took a recording and figure maybe its a lose belt or something but it would go away or simmer down after a while.

High pitch sound

I figure its just because of a cold start or water in the belts, however. Being in Southern Tx, we barely get any rain and its been very hot.

Today, she reports to me driving home with a sound that is hard to explain but sounds like its coming from the front passenger.
I have not yet seen the car to hear it and all but was wondering what may be possibilities?
I did some searches and see some people have motor mounts or TBS or Actuator issues.
Once I see the car, I will take another clip to see if its the same or another sound.
 
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I had a chance to hear it more noticeably this morning.
Once again, link to hear.

Engine

I did notice when I hit the break, there is a sound too.

Brake and driving

I will probably check the brake pads and caliper this weekend, however. Any help be great on the sounds heard in this video/audio.

Thanks!
 
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Anyone have any ideas on any of these issues or what to look at? Are these common issues on Mazda 3 in the 06 year?
It seems there is a lot of TSB recalls but I couldn't find my VIN on any of them. Help?
 
I don't know if this helps or not but I would recommend a close inspection of all the motor/transmission mounts. Once you find it, please update this thread. You may help alot of others with a similiar problem. Good Luck!
 
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