Was just wondering if Mazda takes any special steps to prevent rust during the factory assembly process. Some other makers use special inside coating, galvanized steel, or other methods to help prevent rust.

 

I had the same question a while back:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=cancer

Seems nobody knows for sure...

 

We are lucky we got paint.

 

when it comes to rust it seems the design of the car is just as important and the rust prevention process.
the only way to tell is over time. and when that times comes we will all see the same rust holes. joe

 

Galvanized sure would help. That should be getting more common. Of course, the hood and rear doors won't rust on us.