2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Mazda Miata MX-5 2003

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 12 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Mazda Miata MX-5.

2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (67%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018

55800 mi

C $760
Brake caliper seized onto front wheel. Front rotors and pads were replaced, along with a new caliper 
Nov 2021

58280 mi
Repair large rock chip in windshield 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

40000 mi

US $40
Replaced rear O2 sensor 

Return to top

2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States
- Jul 2011
Jul 2011

49500 mi

US $57
R&R Cam position sensor.  
Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
- Mar 2004
Mar 2004

1400 mi
VVTi oil pipe leaks engine oil. Repaired under warranty. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2006 - Aug 2019
Apr 2006

23250 mi
Replace left door lock because of squeaking 
Jul 2006

23734 mi
Droopy heating vents 
Oct 2006

24468 mi
Check and lube clutch fork pivot - high-pitched grind noise 
Jul 2007

25292 mi

C $161
2nd speed hard to shift - replace transmission oil with synthetic 
Sep 2008

27125 mi

C $300
Change front O2 sensor. 
Aug 2009

28675 mi

C $15
Repair front O2 sensor wire - misrouted wire leaning against the exhaust got partially burned. 
Jul 2011

30225 mi

C $250
Front right fender rusted on crease behind wheel. When fender was removed, other rust was found under the fender near the door sill and in the wheel well. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.

2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Repair Histories

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.