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Using Scan Tool

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6 and 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) or equivalent scan tool to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located in the driver compartment. See Fig 1.
  2. Retrieve/clear the DTCs using the WDS. If any DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate diagnostic test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If no DTCs are present, perform appropriate test under ON-VEHICLE TESTS .
Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 Connector
G00307910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.