Could you provide more details about how to get Mazda to provide assistance?

What is your question?

In the original post, you state: "Our technicians tell us the Mazda may provide assistance with the cost of this repair." I contacted Mazda and 3 dealerships today. No was the answer all around. The only help I got was from searching the web and calling dealerships so that I could get dealerships to match/beat each other's prices on parts and labor, drop the diagnostic fee. One service manager told me they have a "Demographic pricing" basis that jacks the part price up based on the zip code.