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 electrical repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (50%)

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

44000 mi

US $290
All lights in front headlight binnacles replaced. One of the main bulbs burned out. Miata headlight bulbs are notoriously hard to replace so had it done at a local service station. 
61680 mi

C $165
Replaced Battery 
58000 mi Cd would not eject. did hone fix which i read up on miata.net 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD

66000 mi

US $65
Left front headlight low beam bulb blown. Terrible to access. Took 3 hours to repair as it required removal of inner fender liner. 
25300 mi

US $400
Trip meter not working. Some dash lights not working. Replaced instrument cluster as there was a short/burn on the circuit board. I bought part on ebay. Dealer had to install/program. Not sure of cause. Previous owner error maybe? 
86000 mi

US $200
AC had no refrigerant in system. Shop performed leak test, replaced two o-rings. 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

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

22000 mi

US $159
Power window switches failed. Purchased replacement switch from local dealer and Haynes Manual on-line. Performed work myself which was quite straightforward. 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

67000 mi Air conditioner would get warm sitting at a light or stop sign, but cool while driving. CD player stopped working - was eating CD's and not spitting them out 
67200 mi AC lines were clogged, replaced them. 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Electrical Problems

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