Is this a part I need to order from Mazda? I tried to buy a new one yesterday but it didn't fit...

Any ideas?

I have no idea haha, sorry for the useless post hehe

Part numbers 8 & 9, Wiper blade and Wiper Insert.
$12.70, $8.78.


http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214264&Sectionids=0,4486&groupid=51864&subgroupid=2591&componentid=&make=22&model=Mazda3&year=2004&graphicID=5417925&callout=8&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0

Go to a Ford dealer and ask them for a rear wiper blade for a first gen Focus hatch. That's what I did for my prev 3 hatch. Exact same size and worked great!

Regulator wrote:Part numbers 8 & 9, Wiper blade and Wiper Insert.
$12.70, $8.78.


http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214264&Sectionids=0,4486&groupid=51864&subgroupid=2591&componentid=&make=22&model=Mazda3&year=2004&graphicID=5417925&callout=8&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0

You always come to the rescue!! Thank you so much.

Ford parts are generally a little more than the Mazda equivalent. Not sure about that particular part though. But it is a dealer only part. Won't find it at the parts store.

I was so disappointed with my rear wiper that I just took it out completely and plugged the hole up. Now I just put a coat of rain-x on every other week and wash the back window when I go to the gas station.

Ryanmmacoustic wrote:I was so disappointed with my rear wiper that I just took it out completely and plugged the hole up. Now I just put a coat of rain-x on every other week and wash the back window when I go to the gas station.

I never thought about that... hm... I'll see if it meets with stock class rules and that may be an option.

I could never get rid of my rear wiper. I just bought a standard refill (not the full blade) at Autozone that was about 24" long and cut it to the same size as the stock wiper and it's been working great. Plus I had enough leftover for another refill once this one wears out.

How much did the rear refill cost?