eyeguy

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The first one I found on the floor after bleeding the brakes. Then I found another tonight after pulling a wheel off again to work on the suspension. It seemed to fall from the hub area but I can't be sure. They both look brand new, and the only brand new thing I put on recently are wheels (that have only been driven about 30 ft). I'm guessing they aren't important but am curious nonetheless.

edit: no idea why two photos pop up either when I only pasted in 1 link. weird

ASH8

Got no idea either..I know most Mazda parts, but this one leaves me scratching my head.

Loki

iTrader: (1)

Possible they're springs that hold the plastic wheel center cap in place?

wannawankel

What is the diameter of the piece?

Ian_D

Without having a size, I can only surmise they are the springs for the centre caps.

I suspect that you or the previous owner have taken off the caps and broken one of the plastic prongs, allowing them to fall out.