In the last couple of months, I've been hearing a grinding noise when the car goes in first gear. This can be when I start the car from home first thing in the morning, or at traffic lights a few minutes later. Can't say for sure whether I've heard it in the evenings.
It can't be just the recent cold spell as I'm sure I heard if before that, although it can't have helped.
Mentioned it to the Mazda Service Centre when it was in for service a month ago, and I don't think they bothered to actually check.
Because it occurs when I start, not when I stop, I'm inclined to think it's not the brake discs or pads - which do need replacing. Any thoughts?