2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems and repair histories that follow it.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | 17 MX-5 Miatas, 9.0 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 45400 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 MX-5 Miatas, 9.0 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 45400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Malfunction Indicator Light. Evap system. Fuel cap replaced under Technical Service Bulletin. Should have been done while in dealer inventory based on details in the TSB. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Replace Right-Hand Window Motor and Window Regulator under Warranty | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | PRHT w/out service bulletin performed. Put a light coat of white lithium grease on the center post and haven't had it stick since. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 49000 | 300 | Brake job needed (first one for car) |
| Feb | 2011 | 55000 | 600 | Started experiencing a "whine" - from what is guessed to be rear of vehicle - that is noticeable when the car is moving 40 mph or more. Dealer attributed it to need for alignment. "Whine" persists post alignment:( |
| Dec | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 26000 | 1640 | The vinyl top cracked and tore as seen here: http://bit.ly/MDLdEW. It did not yet leak when replaced. The replacement was a canvas top that cost $200 more than a like-for-like vinyl replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 99000 | 3500 | Spun crank bearing in cylinder no 1, caused connecting rod to break. Car required new engine. |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 50000 | 10 | copper battery cable corroded. needed a jumper start. removed damaged terminal. replaced with a new heavy duty leaded steel terminal. |
| Jul | 2011 | 65000 | 1278 | water entered cabin and trunk after rain. replaced water drain system.also had car 66 point check. replaced rotors and lifetime ceramic pads |
| Feb | 2012 | 73000 | 90 | exhaust system heat shield needed to be welded in place. the shield was about to fall off the catalytic converter. |
| Sep | 2012 | 78000 | 375 | replaced seat belts |
| Dec | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | The power retractible hard top started making a loud squeak. A few drops of lube to the hinges fixed the problem. |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 39000 | 900 | Had to replace the top. |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
163-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 60700 | 500 | Required a few jump starts. Test showed bad alt and battery. When i took battery to mazda for warranty replacement it didnt test in their failure mode but on same machine at repair shop it failed. 2 mo later battery did fail |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | 0 | Warranty battery just less than 2 yrs old. WORST BATTERIES EVER |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 52500 | 100 | check engine light diagnosed as thermostat, replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Squeak from front end. Dealer diagnosed as suspension drop links, replaced under warranty. Squeak remained but owner discovered it came from bonnet (hood) catch! Lubed well and no squeak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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