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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 76 repairs.
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| 99000 mi US $700 |
New catalytic converter and OBD reset. |
| 112320 mi | replaced water pump soldered muffler bracket |
| 107000 mi US $175 |
Check engine light due to O2 sensor |
| 99000 mi US $140 |
ignition wires had to be replaced, this is the 2nd time that these wires had to be replaced in a span of two years. Car experienced stutter and uneven acceleration. |
| 65000 mi US $6000 |
Full engine rebuild. Number 2 and 4 rods went. Could have just repairs those, but instead rebuilding low compression motor for supercharging system i will install this winter. |
| 122000 mi | Replaced oxygen sensor, oil sending unit,and valvecover gasket. |
| 212200 mi US $400 |
Replace timing belt, spark plugs, Thermostat, etc. Oil leaking from oil pan. |
| 213000 mi US $80 |
Header/exhaust manifold bolts needed to be tightened. |
| 102000 mi US $870 |
front cat failure |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 87000 mi US $340 |
Fuel tank sensor had to be replaced. |
| 111000 mi US $275 |
failed crankshaft sensor; engine died on a trip, car was towed to shop |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Coil pack failure, replaced |
| 159000 mi US $9000 |
After overheating and breaking down and being towed I was told an oil leak caused a plastic engine shield to bend which broke the alternator belt which caused the water pump to fail. |
| 145000 mi US $1122 |
I was 84,000 miles overdue for a timing belt change when I noticed a leak at the top of the original equipment radiator, so I had the radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses and timing belt replaced and the oil and transmission oil changed. HTH! |
| 148000 mi US $247 |
Another coolant hose. |
| 202500 mi US $227 |
radiator, oil filter, air filter, Mobil 1, coolant, parts (7553) |
| 52080 mi C $130 |
Muffler replaced due rusted out |
| 92200 mi US $140 |
Plastic radiator cracked. Replaced it with all aluminum radiator. Completed repair myself |
| 101700 mi US $950 |
Timing belt, water pump, cam seals, front main seal (leaking pretty badly), a few related "while we are there" items |
| 185000 mi US $300 |
Plastic header on the radiator failed after 183,000 miles. Replaced radiator. |
| 57000 mi US $472 |
Radiator replaced due to leaking. |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
"check engine" light due to stuck EGR valve, apparently due to deposits in intake manifold. Cleaned intake and EGR valve. |
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Improperly install valve cover seal from earlier service at Mazda dealer caused oil leak. Valve cover was replaced. |
| 146000 mi | Replaced thermostat, radiator cap, and flushed the radiator. |
| 93000 mi US $10 |
Leaking thermostat housing at block, part removed, cleaned and resealed, problem fixed. |
| 162000 mi US $900 |
When dealer changed the timing belt 20000 miles ago, they didn't tighten the key, later causing engine failure and necessitating redo and replacement of the bolt. |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
Didn't pass emission inspection. EGR valve replaced |
| 90000 mi US $121 |
Running hot after going through high water. Shop unable to duplicate. Check engine light also on. Cleaned EGR valve. |
| 124000 mi US $150 |
[engine ignition or emissions repair] |
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