2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 Mazda Miata MX-5 2002

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2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Mazda Miata MX-5

Engine not specified

Mazda Miata MX-5 in Arizona, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

129000 mi

US $600
Inmobilizer blocked; change of complete system needed. 

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2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
Jan 2006 - Mar 2016
Oct 2006

45000 mi

US $100
Driver's side remote door lock failed 
Apr 2007

55000 mi

US $100
Poor shifting when cold; fluid change and tightening of some very loose bolts 
Nov 2007

46000 mi

US $10
Driver's side soft top latch worn out; DIY 
Feb 2009

71000 mi

US $500
Coolant leak from gasket near water pump 
Mar 2009

71300 mi

US $450
Transmission fluid leak; replaced gasket at driveshaft, tightened very loose bolts (again), replace inner shift boots 
Oct 2015

89000 mi

US $100
Right fog light failed (the fixture itself, not just the bulb). Replaced fog light assembly. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013

141000 mi

US $600
Brake calipers were leaking. Replaced 2 calipers. Oil sensor was leaking. Replaced seal. Replaced old top 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
- Jan 2011
May 2010

76117 mi
Clutch slave cylinder replacement 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States
- Apr 2008
Apr 2008

32000 mi
Clutch replaced under warranty 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2021
Sep 2015

8000 mi
Battrey died after 13+ years. Replaced with factory type AGM unit. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2014 - Jul 2022
Sep 2014

122000 mi

US $450
oxygen sensor replaced 

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2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2019
Jun 2017

215000 mi

US $500
Crank but not start; replaced battery. Intermittent no fire on 2 cylinders; replaced coil packs. 
Aug 2017

216528 mi

US $54
Front cam and crank seals leaking. Replaced seal. Since they had to be removed for main repair, also replaced water pump, timing belt, tensioners, and accessory drive belts. Crank but no start at high underhood temperatures. Replaced camshaft position sensor. 
Sep 2017

216957 mi

US $166
No fuel pressure. Replaced fuel pump and filter. 
Nov 2017

217000 mi

US $210
starter replaced 
Feb 2018

217500 mi

US $245
replaced all pads and rotors 
Aug 2018

219072 mi

US $292
replaced battery 
Jul 2019

218872 mi

US $1328
clutch replacement, speed sensor replacement 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

182000 mi

US $525
Clutch Replacement, Flywheel resurfacing. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Nov 2012

59100 mi

US $2200
Harmonic balancer destroyed the end of the crankshaft. Had to have a complete used engine installed. Right headlight dim after engine replaced. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2015 - Jan 2017
Aug 2016

83100 mi

US $200
Replaced rear O2 sensor 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

171000 mi

US $300
fuel modulator 

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