2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (3%)

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

118000 mi

US $320
Rear Left brake caliper seized and was replaced 
44000 mi

US $290
Front brakes done. 
65000 mi One of the wheel speed sensors sometimes stops responding, rendering all dependent systems (abs and stability control) inoperable 
42000 mi

US $20
Replaced Master cylinder. 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD

96000 mi

US $1100
Scrapping moise from front passenger side brakes. Caliper failed to release fully. 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

87300 mi

US $130
Removed and replaced passenger side front brake caliper. Existing caliper had frozen. 
55200 mi

US $300
replaced front calipers 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Brake Problems

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