Check your rear shock mounts

[Lazy2.5]

If your car is older, higher mileage, especially if living in a rust belt area, be sure to inspect them.

 

[GTEyes]

I had one of these break on an old 2006 Mazda3...I was going slow at the time but not a pleasant experience!

 

[Lazy2.5]

Even if they haven't failed per say, if they are old, wouldn't hurt to replace, as the rubber in them gets old.

 

[Jmaz]

Even if they haven't failed per say, if they are old, wouldn't hurt to replace, as the rubber in them gets old.

Are they even available separately as a genuine Mazda part?

 

[Lazy2.5]

Are they even available separately as a genuine Mazda part?

Yes.

My mechanic has no issues replacing them with some cheap aftermarket ones I bought on Amazon.