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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.
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
40000 mi
Water leaking from deteriorating weatherstripping. Dealer also replaced weatherstripping along front of top b/c it was crumbling.
11000 mi
Interior of car flooded during heavy rain.
Soft top drains valves have a design flaw.
Dealer replaced drain valves with updated ones. Repair took dealer 2 days.
10000 mi
leaky header seal on convertible top.
12300 mi
Convertible top seal at header replaced. Loose header bolt tightened.
38800 mi
Driver side sun visor hinge prematurely worn. Replaced.
11845 mi
Water leaking into trunk during heavy rains. Repaired under warranty.
15185 mi
Water leaking into trunk and passenger compartment during heavy rains again. Dealer diagonsed as left side bracket leaking. Replaced bracket under warranty.
20000 mi
Water leak into trunk and passenger compartment due to clogged top drains.
22000 mi
US $49
Took it in for oil change, tire rotation, etc. Also requested they perform TSB on roof drain leaks. Results satisfactory so far.
29000 mi
US $1800
Had the vinyl convertible top replaced. Original Miata top has interior straps that tear the top above the driver and passenger doors over time. New cloth top does not require the straps.
36000 mi
Windshield cracked, I believe due to stress and the cold winter temperatures. Mazda dealership denied the claim, though the car was under bumper to bumper warranty and suggested I contact my insurance company.
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