Mazda Engineering Standard

MES Classification:
Automobile Parts Standard
MES Description:
Interior/Exterior Plastic Parts for Decoration
MES No.:
MES PW PT001H

Distribution
General
Limited
Mazda Motor Corporation

3-1, Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun

Hiroshima, Japan

Date Established:
October 1, 1983
Date Revised:
September 9, 2008
Date Effective:
September 12, 2008

1. The MES Number is stated on this cover sheet. The Number on the top right-hand side of each
page of the text does not include any revision code (alphabetical suffix).

2. The effective date on this cover sheet shows the desired date of implementation. Implement
these standards after coordinating any changes with related departments.

3. If there is any discrepancy between a standard and a drawing, follow the drawing.

Published by

Teruhisa Morishige
Manager
Standardization & Engineering
Information Administration Group
R&D Planning & Administration Dept.
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Notices

1. Background of Establishment
This MES has been revised to ensure proper quality.

2. Main Revised Point

(1) Revision of Test Method A of section 7.4.2
(2) Correction of erroneous description and revision of format to meet current condition

3. Explanation of SI Indications

Mark Transition Phase Description

Third Phase Only SI units are used in this standard without use of any
previous unit.
Example: 10 N
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Contents

1. Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Scope ...................................................................................................................................... 2

3. Reporting of Evaluation Results ............................................................................................ 2

4. Definitions.............................................................................................................................. 2

5. Specifications Indicated on Specification Drawing ............................................................... 7

6. Evaluation Criteria ................................................................................................................. 8

7. Evaluation Methods.............................................................................................................. 14

8. Revision of Standard ............................................................................................................ 24

9. Indication Methods on Specification Drawing..................................................................... 24

10. Applicable Standards.......................................................................................................... 25

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1. Purpose
This MES aims at ensuring proper quality by standardizing specifications.
Remark This MES, together with Specification Drawing, conveys the required
specifications.

2. Scope
This MES specifies interior/exterior plastic parts for decoration, hereinafter referred to as
“part(s)”, used in automobiles.

3. Reporting of Evaluation Results

The quality evaluation results at the development stage shall be submitted to Mazda
Prototype Fabrication Dept. or responsible Mazda Engineering Dept. based on the development
sample size shown in Table 1 (Evaluation Criteria). If the sample size is not specified in
Table 1, determine the sample size by consultation with the Engineering Dept.

4. Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions of principal terms shall apply:
(1) Effective surface A surface visible in a normal direction under service conditions.
(Details are indicated on Specification Drawing.)
(2) Standard parts Parts such as completed products, test pieces, and boundary samples,
stored in a room not affected by sunlight, temperature, humidity, dust or the like for
regular observation and comparison with tested test pieces, and approved by Mazda
Inspection Dept.
Remark The storage period of standard parts shall be as specified by Mazda Inspection
Dept.
(3) Symbols
(a) The symbols of parts shall be indicated in the order of evaluation items (see Tables 1
and 2), the test conditions (see Tables 12, 14 and 16 to 22) and evaluation criteria (see
Tables 6 to 9).
(b) Indication examples are shown in Tables 1 and 2 below:

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Table 1 Indication Examples on Drawings (Exterior Parts: Radiator Grille) (1/2)

No. Evaluation Item Symbol Description
(Symbol)
1 Rigidity (St) St
Required quality includes rigidity.
2 Short-term heat Hs – 02, A2, B2
resistance (Hs) The waviness height of the effective surface at
80 °C and after testing shall be 1.5 mm max. and
0.5 mm max., respectively, at pitches of 300 mm.
(See Table 6.)

Variations in the clearance and flushness of the

effective surface at 80 °C and after testing shall be
1.5 mm max. and 0.5 mm max., respectively.
(See Table 6.)

Test temp. 80 °C (See Table 12.)

Required quality includes short-term heat resistance.

3 Long-term heat resistance
Interior parts
– –
(Hl – I)
Exterior parts Hl – E, A2, B2
(Hl – E) Variations in the clearance and flushness of the
effective surface after testing shall be 0.5 mm max.
The waviness height of the effective surface after
testing shall be 0.5 mm max., respectively, at pitches
of 300 mm. (See Table 6).

Exterior parts

Required quality includes long-term heat resistance.

4 Cold resistance Cs – 0, H, A2, B2
(Cs) The evaluation criteria for variations in the
clearance and flushness and the waviness height at
–40 °C and after testing shall be the same as for
No. 2. (See Table 6.)

Weight dropping height 30 cm (See Table 17.)

Appearance test temp. –40 °C

Impact test temp. –30 °C (See Table 16.)

Required quality includes cold resistance.

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Table 1 Indication Examples on Drawings (2/2)

No. Evaluation Item Symbol Description
(Symbol)
5 Thermal cycle Th – 02, D, A2, B2
resistance (Th) Same as for No. 3 (See Table 6.)

Dry type (See Table 19.)

Thermal cycle resistance test temp.

–30 °C to 80 °C (See Fig. 5 and Table 18.)

Required quality includes thermal cycle resistance.

6 Chemical fluid Cr – E, 1
resistance (Cr) Test fluid shall be white gasoline, windshield
washer liquid, white kerosene, or the one indicated
on Specification Drawing. (See Table 20.)

Exterior parts (See Table 20.)

Required quality includes chemical fluid resistance.

7 Weatherability We – 0, C
(We) No. 4 min. for 300 h, No. 3 min. for 1,000 h
(See Table 8.)

Black panel temp. 63 °C (See Table 21.)

Required quality includes weatherability.

8 Light fastness
– –
(Li)
9 Flame retardant [Indication of “M” on Specification Drawing refers
–
(M1/M2) to M1 (Class 1 of MES CF 050).]

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Table 2 Indication Examples on Drawings (Interior Parts: Door Trim to Full Trim) (1/2)
No. Evaluation Item Symbol Description
(Symbol)
1 Rigidity (St) St
Required quality includes rigidity.
2 Short-term heat Hs – 05, A2, C
resistance (Hs) The effective surface at 95 °C and after testing shall
be free from wrinkles. (See Table 6.)

Variations in the clearance and flushness of the

effective surface at 95 °C shall be 1.5 mm max. and
those after testing shall be 0.5 mm max., respectively.
(See Table 6.)

Test temp. 95 °C (See Table 12.)

Required quality includes short-term heat resistance.

3 Long-term heat resistance
Interior parts Hl − I, 04, A2, C
(Hl – I) The effective surface after testing shall be free from
wrinkles. (See Table 6.)

Variations in the clearance and flushness of the

effective surface after testing shall be 0.5 mm max.
(See Table 6.)

Test temp. 90 °C (See Table 14.)

Interior parts

Required quality includes long-term heat resistance.

Exterior parts
– –
(Hl – E)
4 Cold resistance Cs – 0, H, A2, C
(Cs) The evaluation criteria for variations in the clearance
and flushness and the wrinkles of the surface at
–40 °C and after testing shall be the same as for
No. 2. (See Table 6.)

Weight dropping height 30 cm (See Table 17.)

Appearance test temp. –40 °C

Impact test temp. –30 °C (See Table 16.)

Required quality includes cold resistance.

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Table 2 Indication Examples on Drawings (2/2)

No. Evaluation Item Symbol Description
(Symbol)
5 Thermal cycle Th – 04, W, A2, C
resistance (Th) Same as for No. 3 (See Table 6.)

Wet type (See Table 19.)

Thermal cycle resistance test temp.

–30 °C to 90 °C (See Fig. 6 and Table 18.)

Required quality includes thermal cycle resistance.

6 Chemical fluid Cr – I, 0
resistance (Cr) Test fluid shall be petroleum benzine, artificial
perspiration, seat cleaner or defogging liquid.
(See Table 20.)

Interior parts (See Table 20.)

Required quality includes chemical fluid resistance.

7 Weatherability
– –
(We)
8 Light fastness Li – 0, C
(Li) Black panel temp. 63 °C, No. 3 min. for 400 h.
Black panel temp. 83 °C, No. 4 min. for 200 h.
(See Tables 9 and 22.)
Required quality includes light fastness.
9 Flame retardant M1
(M1/M2) The specification of flame retardant shall satisfy
Class 1 of MES CF 050.
[Indication of “M” on Specification Drawing refers
to M1 (Class 1 of MES CF 050).]

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5. Specifications Indicated on Specification Drawing

(1) Items to be evaluated [indicated by symbol(s) selected from Tables 1 and 2]
(2) Evaluation criteria for deflection, and temperature conditions and measuring points at high
temperature [selected from Table 5]
(3) Evaluation criteria for variations in the clearance and flushness, and waviness and
wrinkles of the surface [indicated by symbol(s) selected from Table 6]
(4) Applicability of the evaluations of variations in the clearance and flushness, waviness and
wrinkles of the surface at high or low temperature, and measuring points thereof
(5) Types of pressure jigs for rigidity [indicated by symbol(s) selected from Table 11], and
specified temperature and time in the case that high temperature evaluation is indicated.
(6) Test temperature [indicated by symbol(s) selected from Table 12], and measuring points
of clearance, flushness, waviness and surface for short-term heat resistance
(7) Test method and test temperature of Method B for long-term heat resistance [indicated by
symbol(s) selected from Tables 2 and 14]
(8) Test temperature [indicated by symbol(s) selected from Table 16], weight dropping height
[indicated by symbol(s) selected from Table 17. (The dropping height is indicated with a
symbol S.)], and dropping point for cold resistance
(9) Higher test temperature and test method for thermal cycle resistance [indicated by
symbol(s) selected from Tables 18 and 19]
(10) Test fluid for chemical fluid resistance [indicated by symbol(s) selected from Table 20 or
determined except Table 20]
(11) Chemical fluid resistance (2): Test temperature for guard wax resistance (Test piece
surface temperature)
(12) Test conditions for weatherability, and evaluation criteria for color-fading [indicated by
symbol(s) selected from Tables 21 and 8]
(13) Quality rank
(14) Test conditions for light fastness, and evaluation criteria for color-fading [indicated by
symbol(s) selected from Tables 22 and 9]
(15) Test stand or jig
(16) Details of effective surface [indicated only for a complicated surface]

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6. Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for the parts shall conform to Table 3.
Remarks 1. The evaluation items and methods in Table 3 shall conform to the following
example:

Evaluation Evaluation Dev.

Item Method Sample
Size
Durability
Vibration Primary evaluation 7.5.1 3/3 Primary
resistance evaluation
method
･Operating Secondary evaluation ･7.3.1 3/3 Secondary
effort of (Evaluation item tested after evaluation
slider evaluating vibration resistance) method
･･Noise Tertiary evaluation ･･7.3.7 3/3 Tertiary
(Evaluation item tested after evaluation
evaluating operating effort) method

2. The following is the explanation of the development sample size in Table 3.

(The supplier and the responsible Mazda Engineering Dept. shall discuss and
decide the sample size for prototypes.)
Number of samples to be tested 3/3 Number of samples to be recorded
and reported
3. The quality rank shall be represented by A, AR, B, or C and the definition
shall conform to MES K01-002.

Table 3 Evaluation Criteria (1/2)

Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Quality Eval. Dev.
Item Rank Method Sample
Size
Rigidity (1) Deflection shall meet the criterion indicated on As 7.2 1/1
Specification Drawing according to Table 5. indicated
(2) All the items except (1) above shall meet the on
criterion of Table 4. Specifica-
Short-term (1) Variations in clearance/flushness, and waviness tion 7.3 1/1
heat and wrinkles of the surface shall meet the Drawing.
resistance criterion indicated on Specification Drawing as
selected from Table 6.
Long-term (2) Staining shall meet the criterion of Table 7. 7.4 1/1
heat (3) All the items except (1) and (2) above shall
resistance meet the criterion of Table 4.

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Table 3 Evaluation Criteria (2/2)

Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Quality Eval. Dev.
Item Rank Method Sample
Size
Cold resistance
Appear- (1) Variations in clearance/flushness, and waviness As 7.5 1/1
ance and wrinkles of the surface shall meet the indicated
Impact criterion indicated on Specification Drawing as on
selected from Table 6. Specifica-
(2) All the items except (1) above shall meet the tion
criterion of Table 4. Drawing.
Thermal (1) Variations in clearance/flushness, and waviness 7.6 1/1
cycle and wrinkles of the surface shall meet the
resistance criterion indicated on Specification Drawing as
selected from Table 6.
(2) Staining shall meet the criterion of Table 7.
(3) All the items except (1) and (2) above shall
meet the criterion of Table 4.
Chemical fluid resistance
Chemical Shall meet the criterion of Table 4. As 7.7.1 1/1
fluid indicated
resistance on
(1) Specifica-
Chemical tion 7.7.2 1/1
fluid Drawing.
resistance
(2)
Weather- (1) Color-fading shall meet the criterion on 7.8 1/1
ability Specification Drawing as selected from
Table 8.
(2) Changes in gloss, blooming, discoloration,
softening and hardening shall be within the
limits of standard parts.
(3) Staining shall meet the criterion of Table 7.
(4) All the items except (1) to (3) above shall meet
the criterion of Table 4.
Light fastness (1) Color-fading shall meet the criterion on 7.9 1/1
Specification Drawing as selected from
Table 9. However, the light fastness for the
surface material which applies to both this
MES and the following Standards shall meet
the criteria in the instructed Materials Standard.
(Examples of Materials Standard:
MES MN 400, MES MN 401, MES MN 402)
(2) Changes in gloss, blooming, discoloration,
softening and hardening shall be within the
limits of standard parts.
(3) Staining shall meet the criterion of Table 7.
(4) All the items except (1) to (3) above shall meet
the criterion of Table 4.
Flame Shall meet the criterion of MES CF 050. 7.10 5/5
retardant
General Shall meet the criterion of MES CA 511. MES 3/3
dimension CA 511
tolerance

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 Test Item Rigidity Short-term Long- Cold Resistance Thermal Chemical Weather- Light Flame
Heat term Cycle Fluid ability Fastness Retard-
Resistance Heat Resis- Resistance ant
Condition Resis- tance
Table 4

High Std. High Std. Low Std. Impact

Evaluation Item temp. temp. temp. temp. tance temp. temp.

Shapes Deflection ▲ △
and
Change in
dimensions
clearance/ ＊ ◎ ◎ ＊ ◎ ◎
flushness
Waviness ＊ ◎ ◎ ＊ ◎ ◎ 〇
Wrinkles of
＊ ◎ ◎ ＊ ◎ ◎ 〇
surface
Crack/
Appearance fracture 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Whitening 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Peeling 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇

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Floating 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Swelling 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Color Color-fading 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 ☆ ☆
Change in gloss 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 ※ ※
Surface Blooming 〇 〇 〇 〇 ※ ※
condition
Chalking 〇 〇 〇 〇
Surface viscosity 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Discoloration 〇 〇 〇 ※ ※
Staining ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Softening/
〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 ※ ※
hardening
Flame retardant □
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Remarks 1. △: The standard values indicated on Specification Drawing shall be satisfied.

(Refer to Table 5.)
▲: Same as △. However, the temperature condition and measuring points
are indicated on Specification Drawing.
2. 〇: None allowed.
3. ◎: The criteria in Table 6 shall be satisfied.
＊: Same as ◎. However, test application and measuring points are
indicated on Specification Drawing.
4. ★: To be within the limit of the boundary sample in Table 7.
☆: To be within the limit of the boundary sample in Tables 8 and 9.
※: To be within the limit of the boundary sample.
5. □: Class 1 or 2 of MES CF 050 shall be satisfied.
“M” shown on Specification Drawing shall be taken as Class 1.

Table 5 Criterion of Deflection (Reference for Designing)

Deflection Test Conditions Examples of Parts Tested
mm Pressure jig Load
diameter mm N
1 15 10 Ventilator fin
2 15 30 Pillar trim, header
2 15 50 Cowl grille, pillar garnish
2 50 50 Door trim
3 50 100 Instrument panel top surface
3 80 200 Radiator grille (commercial vehicle)
4 15 100
5 80 200 Radiator grille (passenger car)
20 15 50 Glove box lid, center console lid

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Table 6 Criteria for Variations in Clearance/Flushness, Surface Waviness and Wrinkles

Evalua- Evaluation Item Grade Part Evaluation Criteria Examples of
tion Symbol mm (max.) Parts Tested
Item At After
Symbol low/high testing
temp.
A Varia- Clear- 1 Effective Meter hood,
tion in ance/ surface column cover top
1.0 0.3
clear- flush- surface, rear pillar,
Under
ance/ ness to garnish
0.5
flush- mating Non- A-pillar trim,
ness part effective 1.5 0.5 column cover
when surface bottom surface
assem- 2 Effective Ventilator,
bled 0.5
surface 1.5 0.5 switch panel,
(mm) and
front grille
over
Non-
5.0
effective 2.0 1.0
excl.
surface
3 Effective
2.0 1.0
5.0 surface
and Non-effe
over ctive 4.0 2.0
surface
B Surface waviness 1 None (1) allowed. Plated items,
–
glossy items
2 Effective Instrument panel
ピッチ

surface At low/high top surface,

Pitch (mm)

After test
試験後 低・高温時 temp. bumper top
(mm) surface, tail gate,
2 3 2 3
600 garnish

3 Non-effe 300 Instrument panel

ctive bottom surface
surface
0 1 2 3
波の高さ
Waviness height(mm)
(mm)

C Surface wrinkles Effective None (1) allowed. Door trim

–
surface
Note (1) Evaluation shall be made with standard parts as necessary.

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Table 7 Criterion for Staining

Part Evaluation Criterion
Effective surface No staining.
Position visible when replacing No. 3 or higher of gray scale for
parts assessing staining specified in
JIS L 0805

Table 8 Criterion for Color-Fading in Weatherability

Symbol Conditions Evaluation Criterion
Sunshine Carbon
Weatherometer
We – 0, A 100 h –
We – 0, B 300 h Color change shall be No. 4 or higher
We – 0, C 300 h of gray scale specified in JIS L 0804.
Color change shall be No. 3 or higher
1,000 h
of gray scale specified in JIS L 0804.

Table 9 Criterion for Color-Fading in Light Fastness

Symbol Conditions Evaluation Criterion
UV-Rays Carbon Fade Meter
Li – 0, A 100 h Color change shall be No. 4 or higher
Li – 0, B 300 h of gray scale specified in JIS L 0804.
400 h Color change shall be No. 3 or higher
Li – 0, C 400 h of gray scale specified in JIS L 0804.
Color change shall be No. 4 or higher
200 h (2)
of gray scale specified in JIS L 0804.
2
Note ( ) Black panel temperature shall be 83 ± 3 °C.

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7. Evaluation Methods
7.1 Common evaluation conditions
7.1.1 Standard atmospheric conditions for testing Unless otherwise specified, the
standard temperature shall be 20 °C, class 5 (20 ± 5 °C) and the standard humidity shall be
65 %, class 20 (65 ± 20 %), as specified in JIS Z 8703. However, the parts whose
temperature conditions are to be specified shall be tested at the designated temperature.
Remark The atmospheric conditions for testing difficult to keep at standard ones shall be
described in the report on the evaluation results, if any.
7.1.2 Types of test pieces The test pieces shall be obtained from completed products (3).
For weatherability test or light fastness test, the test pieces shall be cut off from the completed
products so as to meet the dimensions of the tester panel. In this case, the gate part and weld
part shall be taken as samples with high priority.
Note (3) The completed products mean molded components, including secondary-processed
or compound ones. Similarly, the skin area of cloth, carpet, unwoven fabric, vinyl
and leather shall be tested using completed products. (Excluding the skin of seat)
7.1.3 Fixing condition of test piece To run the test specified in Table 10, the test piece
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shall be fixed on a test stand or a fixture ( ) under the same conditions as in a vehicle
(hereinafter referred to as “simulated on-vehicle condition”).
Note (4) The test stand or the fixture shall be a cut body or jig. Use of the cut body or the
jig shall be indicated on Specification Drawing.

Table 10 Fixing Condition of Test Piece

Fixing Condition Test Item
In a simulated Rigidity, short-term heat resistance,
on-vehicle condition long-term heat resistance, cold resistance,
thermal cycle resistance, chemical fluid
resistance (2)

7.1.4 Conditioning of test pieces The test piece shall, as a rule, be a product left
untouched for over 24 h after production, and shall be kept in the standard conditions
specified in section 7.1.1 for over 1 h before the tests.
7.2 Rigidity (Symbol St)
7.2.1 Purpose To evaluate, from the viewpoint of appearance, both the rigidity of parts
themselves in a simulated on-vehicle condition and the parts when assembled.
7.2.2 Test temperature/humidity The test temperature and humidity shall be, unless
otherwise specified, 20 ± 2 °C and 65 ± 10 %, respectively.

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7.2.3 Pressure jig 3 types of pressure jigs as shown in Table 11 shall be used,
depending upon the parts.

Table 11 Pressure Jig

Type Diameter mm Thickness mm
1 15 5
2 50 3
3 80 3

7.2.4 Test method Evaluate the test piece on its deflection and appearance in a
simulated on-vehicle condition. Unless otherwise specified, measure the deflection in the
middle or at the point with low rigidity between the fixing parts of the test piece, with the jig
shown in Fig. 1. Where the high-temperature evaluation is required, place the test piece in a
thermostatic chamber conditioned to the specified temperature for the specified hours, and
measure its deflection at the point indicated on Specification Drawing at the specified
temperature.

ダイヤルゲージ
Dial gauge

Push-pull gauge
プッシュプルゲージ

Attachment
アタッチメント

Pressing
押さえジグ jig

Test
試験品 piece

The load point and the measuring point

ジグセット上、荷重点と測定点は、
shall be structurally offset by approx.
約 mm
20 20 mm
fromオフセットしている。
each other.
Magnet stand
マグネットスタンド

Fig. 1 Deflection Measuring Jig

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7.3 Short-term heat resistance (Symbol Hs)

7.3.1 Purpose To inspect changes in shapes and dimensions, appearance and color
arising when parts are held at the prescribed temperature.
7.3.2 Test temperature The test temperature shall be as shown in Table 12, depending
upon the parts.

Table 12 Test Temperature

Symbol Hs–01 Hs–02 Hs–03 Hs–04 Hs–05 Hs–06 Hs–07 Hs–08 Hs–09 Hs–10
Temperature 70 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
°C ±2

7.3.3 Test method Place the test piece in a simulated on-vehicle condition in a
thermostatic chamber, heat it at the specified temperature as shown in Fig. 2 twice repeatedly
for 5 h, and evaluate it on shapes and dimensions, appearance, color and surface condition (5).
The heating method of instrument panel assembly parts alone, however, shall be of radiation
heating (lamp irradiation). The specified temperature shall be adjusted on the top surface of
the meter hood or on the center window of the instrument panel. The ambient temperature
shall be kept at 85 ± 2 °C. For the clearance and flushness, and surface waviness and
wrinkles at high temperature, indicate their measuring points on Specification Drawing.
Note (5) The test piece shall be evaluated on staining with the gray scale for assessing
staining specified in JIS L 0805.

5 h規定温度で
at specified5temp.
h 5 h規定温度で
at specified5temp.
h

22 hh 以上
(min.) 22hh以上
(min.)
Standard
標準温度
temp.

評価
Evaluation 評価
Evaluation 評価
Evaluation 評価
Evaluation 評価
Evaluation
（形状・寸法） （形状・寸法）
（形状・寸法） [Shape/dimension]
[Shape/dimension] （形状・寸法） （全項目）
[Shape/dimension] [Shape/dimension] [All items]

Fig. 2 Test Time and Operation

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7.4 Long-term heat resistance (Symbol Hl)

7.4.1 Purpose To see if parts are affected by guard wax, adhesive and plasticizer in vinyl
chloride and to observe changes in shapes and dimensions, appearance and color when they
are exposed to the prescribed temperature for a long period.
Remark After the completion of this test, the test piece in a simulated on-vehicle condition
without being disassembled shall be used again for the test specified in
section 7.6.
7.4.2 Test method The following 2 test methods, Methods A and B, shall be available
for exterior parts and interior parts, respectively.
(1) Method A The Method A shall apply to exterior parts. Coat the test piece in a
simulated on-vehicle condition with guard wax shown in Table 13, conduct a test under
the conditions specified in Fig. 3, then evaluate it on shapes and dimensions, appearance,
color and surface condition (6).
Note (6) The test piece shall be evaluated on staining with the gray scale for assessing
staining specified in JIS L 0805.

Table 13 Guard Wax

Guard Wax Coating Method
Yushiro coat C – 77 (Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) Spraying or brushing

72 h at 72 ± 2 °C 16 h at 72 ± 2 °C

2 h (min.) 2 h (min.)
Standard 0.5 h (min.)
temp.

Coat guard Remove guard

wax. Evaluation Evaluation (Items to be evaluated
wax. (7) (Appearance) without being disassembled.)

Note (7) Guard wax shall be wiped off with such a cotton flannel or a cloth as to do
no damage to parts, which has been immersed into white kerosene (JIS K 2203).
This shall be conducted immediately after parts are taken out of the chamber.
Fig. 3 Test Conditions and Operation

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(2) Method B The Method B shall apply to interior parts which are constituted of
contacting dissimilar materials (8). Place the test piece in a simulated on-vehicle
condition in a thermostatic chamber conditioned to the temperature in Table 14 for 72 h,
and take it out. Next, leave it at the standard temperature for 2 h, and evaluate it on
shapes and dimensions, appearance, color and surface condition (9).

Table 14 Test Temperature

Symbol 01 02 04
Temperature 70 80 90
°C ±2

Table 15
Material A Material B
･Styrene base resin ･Vinyl chloride
(P-AB, P-AS, P-AE, P-AA) (Leather, protector, washer, spacer)
･Acrylic resin (P-MA) ･Adhesive
･Modified polyphenylenoxide ･Foaming materials
(P-PO)
･Polycarbonate resin and modified
polycarbonate resin (P-CT)
Notes (8) The dissimilar materials mean combinations of materials A and B shown in
Table 15, and combinations of materials among Material B.
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( ) The test piece shall be evaluated on staining with the gray scale for assessing
staining specified in JIS L 0805.

7.5 Cold resistance (Symbol Cs)

7.5.1 Purpose To evaluate the impact resistance of parts and the presence of
deformation, crack, breakage or the like in their appearances at low temperature.
7.5.2 Test temperature The test temperature shall conform to Table 16, depending
upon the parts.

Table 16 Test Temperature

Symbol Appearance Test Temperature Impact Test Temperature
°C °C
Cs – 0 −40 ± 2 –30 ± 2
Cs – 1 –30 ± 2 –25 ± 2
Cs – 2 –10 ± 2 –10 ± 2

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7.5.3 Weight dropping height The weight dropping height for the impact test shall be
as shown in Table 17, depending upon the parts.
The weight dropping point shall be indicated on Specification Drawing.

Table 17 Weight Dropping Height

Symbol Dropping Height (cm)
L 15 ± 1
H 30 ± 1
S As indicated on Specification Drawing

7.5.4 Test method

7.5.4.1 Appearance test Place the test piece kept in a simulated on-vehicle condition in
a thermostatic chamber conditioned to the prescribed temperature for over 4 h, and evaluate it
on shapes and dimensions, and appearance at the prescribed test temperature. Taking it out
of the chamber, leave it untouched for over 2 h and evaluate it on shapes and dimensions.
7.5.4.2 Impact test Place the test piece kept in the simulated on-vehicle condition in a
thermostatic chamber conditioned to the prescribed temperature for over 4 h. Next, drop the
weight shown in Fig. 4 onto it from the prescribed height at the prescribed temperature, take
the test piece out of the chamber and evaluate it on appearance.

Rubber
ゴム材料 material Unit
単位mmmm
Steel
鋼 R
R 10
10
30

50
φ30

φ50
φ

100 10
100

(a) Front end (rubber part) ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．． φ 30 mm

(b) Hardness of rubber (durometer type A in ASTM D 2240) ．．．．．．．．．50 ± 3
(c) Mass ．． ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．． ．．．．．．．．． 1.5 ± 0.05 kg
Fig. 4 Weight

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7.6 Thermal cycle resistance (Symbol Th)

7.6.1 Purpose To evaluate such a phenomenon as will not recur in heat resistance test or
cold resistance test, by making the test piece undergo the thermal cycle resistance test for
evaluating high- and low-temperature performance, in a simulated on-vehicle condition.
Remark For interior and exterior parts required to undergo long-term heat resistance test,
the test piece which have already gone through the long-term heat resistance test
shall be used in a simulated on-vehicle condition for this test.
7.6.2 Higher test temperature Higher test temperature shall conform to Table 18,
depending on parts.

Table 18 Test Temperature (Higher Side)

Symbol Th – 01 Th – 02 Th – 04
Temperature 70 80 90
°C ±2

7.6.3 Types of test methods The types of test methods and the parts tested shall
conform to Table 19.

Table 19 Types of Test Method

Symbol Test Method Examples of Parts Tested
W Wet type Door trim, molded top ceiling, package tray,
trims (trims made of leather, cloth-covered
parts, pressed board and equivalent)
D Dry type Other parts

7.6.4 Test method Test the test piece in a simulated on-vehicle condition according to
the dry type method or wet type method, and evaluate it on shapes and dimensions,
appearance, color and surface condition (10).
Note (10) Evaluation shall be made on staining with the gray scale for assessing staining
specified in JIS L 0805.
7.6.4.1 Dry type method (Method D) Taking the conditions and operations specified in
Fig. 5 as one cycle, run a 5-cycle test using a thermostatic chamber.

2規定温度で 2 htemp.
h at specified

Standard 0.5
0.5hh 0.5
0.5 hh (min.)
以上
標準温度
temp.

評価
Evaluation 評価
Evaluation
2 h at −30℃で
－30±2 ± 2 2°Ch

Fig. 5 Test Conditions and Operation (1 Cycle)

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7.6.4.2 Wet type method (Method W) Taking the conditions and operations specified
in Fig. 6 as one cycle, run a 3-cycle test using a thermostatic chamber.

規定温度で
2 h at 2 h.
specified temp
15 h at 50
50±2 ± 2 °C,
℃、95 %RH95 以上で
% RH (min.)
15 h
Standard 0.5
0.5hh 0.5 hh
0.5 0.5 hh (min.)
0.5 以上
標準温度
temp.

評価
Evaluation Evaluation
評価 評価
Evaluation
h at −30℃で
2－30±2 ± 2 °C
2h

Fig. 6 Test Conditions and Operation (1 Cycle)

7.7 Chemical fluid resistance (Symbol Cr)

(1) Purpose To evaluate the resistance against chemical fluid used in the manufacturing
process and on the market.
(2) Plastic material selection by the supplier The supplier shall propose the basis
(especially on chemical fluid resistance) and results of material selection (material and
grade to be indicated) to Mazda at the design review meeting or the like for Mazda’s
review.
7.7.1 Chemical fluid resistance (1)
7.7.1.1 Test fluid The types of test fluids shall conform to Table 20, depending upon
where the parts are used.

Table 20 Test Fluid

Symbol Test Fluid
Exterior parts Cr – E, 0 White gasoline (volume mixture of petroleum benzine specified
in JIS K 8594 versus toluene specified in JIS K 8680 as
90 : 10)
Undiluted (Mazda-genuine) (11) windshield washer liquid
White kerosene specified in JIS K 2203
Cr – E, 1 Test fluid specified on Specification Drawing, in addition to the
above “E, 0”
Interior parts Cr – I, 0 Petroleum benzine specified in JIS K 8594
Artificial perspiration (12) specified in JIS L 0848
Commercial seat cleaner (13)
Commercial defogging liquids (14)
Cr – I, 1 Test fluid specified on Specification Drawing, in addition to
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Notes (11) The windshield washer liquid shall be one of Mazda-genuines,

No. 0223 77 274.
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( ) Artificial perspiration of 1 L in total shall be prepared by dissolving any of the
following reagents in distilled water:
・8 g of special class specified in JIS K 9019
・8 g of special class specified in JIS K 8150
・5 g of special class specified in JIS K 8355
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( ) The brand name of the tested seat cleaner shall be reported to Mazda.
(14) The brand name of the tested defogging liquid shall be reported to Mazda.
7.7.1.2 Test temperature The test temperature shall be, unless otherwise specified, the
standard temperature.
7.7.1.3 Test method Pile up 4 pieces of cotton flannel wetted with the test fluid
specified in Table 20 on the surface of the test piece in a simulated on-vehicle condition, rub
them lightly at a rate of 100 mm/s in the longitudinal and lateral directions by continuous 8
strokes, respectively. Then, leave the test piece untouched for 1 h, and evaluate it on
appearance, color and surface condition.
Remarks 1. Be careful not to touch any dangerous test fluid during the test.
2. Aerosol type test fluid shall be wiped after being sprayed over the test piece.
7.7.2 Chemical fluid resistance (2) (Guard wax resistance)
7.7.2.1 Test method
(1) Perform steam cleaning test for the test piece under the following conditions (a) to (e) in a
simulated on-vehicle condition, leave it at an ambient temperature of 40 °C for 90 h after
application of load (rigidity standard St), and evaluate it on appearance and fitting
portions:
(a) Cleaning fluid Extremely hot water including 5 % white kerosene
(The temperature shall be 70 °C and over.)
(b) Injection time 10 s (fixed position)
(c) Injection pressure 980 kPa
(d) Test piece surface temperature Test temperature specified on Specification
Drawing
(e) Injection distance 250 mm
(2) The supplier, if a cleaning test machine is not available, shall make coordination with the
responsible Mazda Engineering Dept.

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7.8 Weatherability (Symbol We)

7.8.1 Purpose To examine the degree of surface deterioration of exterior parts caused by
the complex influence of light, heat, water or the like.
7.8.2 Test method After exposing the test piece in a sunshine carbon arc light type
weatherability tester specified in MES MN 201 under the conditions specified in Table 21,
take it out of the tester, wipe staining off its effective surface, and evaluate it on appearance,
color and surface condition.
Remarks 1. Small cracks shall be examined with a magnifier of 30X magnifying power or
higher.
2. Color-fading shall be evaluated with the gray scale for assessing change
in color specified in JIS L 0804.
3. Changes in gloss, blooming, discoloration, and softening and hardening shall be
evaluated with a standard part.
4. Staining shall be evaluated with the gray scale for assessing staining specified
in JIS L 0805.

Table 21 Test Conditions of Weatherability (Accelerated)

Symbol Time h Black Panel Rainfall Conditions
Temperature °C
We – 0, A 100 (1) Rainfall duration ratio
We – 0, B 300 (min/min) 12/60
63 ± 3 (2) Rainfall
We – 0, C 300
1,000 (mL/min) 2,100 ± 100

7.9 Light fastness (Symbol Li)

7.9.1 Purpose To examine the degree of surface deterioration of interior parts caused by
the complex influence of light, heat or the like.
7.9.2 Test method After exposing the test piece in an ultraviolet ray carbon arc light
type light-resistance tester specified in MES MN 201 under the conditions specified in
Table 22, take it out of the tester, wipe staining off its effective surface, and evaluate it on
appearance, color, and surface condition. However, for the surface material of the parts
which applies to both this MES and the Materials Standard shown in (1) under the column
“Light fastness” in Table 3, expose the test piece under the irradiating conditions specified in
the Materials Standard, and evaluate them.

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Remarks 1. Small cracks shall be examined with a magnifier of 30X magnifying power
or higher.
2. Color-fading shall be evaluated with the gray scale for assessing
change in color specified in JIS L 0804.
3. Changes in gloss, blooming, discoloration, and softening and hardening
shall be evaluated with a standard part.
4. Staining shall be evaluated with the gray scale for assessing staining
specified in JIS L 0805.

Table 22 Test Conditions of Light Fastness (Accelerated)

Symbol Time h Black Panel Temperature °C
Li – 0, A 100
Li – 0, B 300
63 ± 3
400
Li – 0, C 400
200 83 ± 3

7.10 Flame retardant (Symbol M1 or M2)

7.10.1 Purpose To see if the test piece satisfies the flame retardant requirements
specified in MES CF 050.
7.10.2 Test method The test method shall be as specified in MES CF 050.

8. Revision of Standard
The MES revision shall be made in accordance with MES Suggestion Sheet.

9. Indication Methods on Specification Drawing

(1) Example for the partial application of this MES “Specifications for long-term heat
resistance Hl – I, 04, A2, C and light fastness Li – 0, C shall conform to MES PW PT 001H”
shall be included in the specification block.
(2) Example for the whole application of this MES “Plastic parts specifications other than
those on the drawing shall conform to MES PW PT001H” shall be included in the
specification block.
Remark The alphabetical suffix which shows the revision shall be included, if any.

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10. Applicable Standards

Refer to the latest edition for the following standards unless otherwise specified:
ASTM D 2240 Rubber Property Durometer Hardness
JIS K 2203 Kerosene
JIS K 8150 Sodium Chloride
JIS K 8355 Acetic Acid
JIS K 8594 Petroleum Benzine
JIS K 8680 Toluene
JIS K 9019 Disodium Hydrogenphosphate 12-Water
JIS L 0804 Gray Scale for Assessing Change in Color
JIS L 0805 Gray Scale for Assessing Staining
JIS L 0848 Test Method for Colour Fastness to Perspiration
JIS Z 8703 Standard Atmospheric Conditions for Testing
MES CA 511 General Dimensional Tolerance of the Plastic Part
MES CF 050 Flammability of Interior Parts
MES K01-002 Determination and Procedure of Quality Rank
MES MN 201 Test Method for Plastic Material
MES MN 400 Fabrics, Carpets and Unwoven Fabrics for Automobiles
MES MN 401 Vinyl for Automobiles
MES MN 402 Leather for Automobiles

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* Questions concerning Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) may be addressed at any of the
following:

AUSTRALIA (SAA) ITALY (UNI)

Standards Australia Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione
PO Box 5420 Via Battistotti Sassi 11/b
Sydney NSW 2001 1-20133 Milano

AUSTRIA (ON) KOREA, Rep. of (KSA)

Osterreichisches Normungsinstitut Korean Standards Association
Heinestrasse 38 13-31, Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu
1020 Vienna Seoul 150-010

CANADA (SCC) NEW ZEALAND (SANZ)

Standards Council of Canada Standards Association of New Zealand
270 Albert Street, Suite 200 155 The Terrace
Ottawa ON, K1P 6N7 Private Bag 2439
Wellington
FRANCE (AFNOR)
Association française de normalisation SWITZERLAND (SNV)
11, avenue Francis de Pressensé Swiss Association for Standardization
FR-93571 Saint-Denis La Plaine Cedex Bürglistr. 29
8400 Winterthur
GERMANY (DIN)
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung UNITED KINGDOM (BSI)
Burggrafenstrasse 6 British Standards Institution
DE-10787 Berlin 389 Chiswick High Road
GB-London W4 4AL

USA (ANSI)
American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
US-New York N.Y. 10036

* Questions concerning Japanese Automobile Standards (JASO) may be addressed at the

following:

Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc.

10-2, Goban-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-0076
Japan

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