1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 1999

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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%)

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Engine not specified

213000 mi

US $100
Replaced bolts attached to rear sway bar. The bolts snapped off while trying to grease aftermarket rear sway bars. 

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

56000 mi

US $800
Replaced both front and rear shocks. Stock Bilsteins were dead. 
98000 mi

US $100
Passenger side rear wheel bearing went bad--whooba sound varied with speed. Jacked up rear end, spun wheel by hand to confirm diagnosis. No bearing press so replaced hub/bearing together with used part from partsgroup.com Problem solved. 
146000 mi

US $350
-The rear right wheel bearing was replaced. -Diagnosed my shock squeaking problem as being caused by dry rot on the rubber that falls between the top of the spring and the shock. 

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