MAZDA announced a problem with the Mazda 3 affecting a total of 11,354 vehicles.
Front windscreen motor may suddenly stop operating. The cause of the problem is due to a poor electrical earth connection. Vehicles built from 7/1/2008 to 22/12/2008 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. The remedy is a fitment of an additional earth wire between the wiper motor and body of the vehicle.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
JMZBK14**91754182 to JMZBK14**91828411 JMZBK1***01714164 to JMZBK1***01828410 JMZBK1***81714210 to JMZBK***181754177
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest MAZDA dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).