I have just encountered exactly the same issue with my 2010 manual with no replacement VSS. I don't understand though how my OEM replacement part # is exactly the same as the 2006 since my mazda transmission as I understand was produced from 2009 into early 2011 and is a 6 speed. The picture of the manual transmission VSS for 2010 mazda's also does not look the same as the one in the ford schematic of my transmission which was produced with my VIN #. Did your replacement look exactly the same? Does anyone think it may work? A local parts dealer told me the mazda replacement as listed in the post is not available.
Thanks everyone
