Rear Wiper Motor Inspection [5HB, WGN]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the liftgate lower trim.
Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
Connect battery positive voltage to the rear wiper motor terminal A, and ground the rear wiper motor terminal B to a bare metal part of the vehicle.
Verify that the rear wiper motor operates.

Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor - 5HB, WGN (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the ground to the terminal B while the rear wiper is operating.
Verify that the rear wiper stops in the park position.

Fig 2: Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor - 5HB, WGN (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If not as specified, replace the rear wiper motor.