2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2001

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 49 repairs.
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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

108000 mi

US $180
Replaced bad o2 sensor, causing the cat to burn out. If this had been fixed sooner the cat wouldn't have been damaged 
139000 mi

US $53
The car began stalling out while driving at speed on trips longer than 20 miles. The symptoms were most frequent on hot days with the A/C running. The computer threw a code for the Cam Angle Sensor which, once replaced, fixed the problem. 
154000 mi

US $75
Radiator developed a leak, requiring replacement. 
67000 mi

US $150
Replaced two O2 sensors 
63000 mi

US $40
Engine light came on, shop read code (loose gas cap), examined entire evap. control system, reset engine light. 

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

225000 mi

US $700
Replaced clutch 
72000 mi

US $650
engine temp module replaced 
58900 mi

C $60
post cat oxygen sensor replacement 
114000 mi

US $500
Catalytic converter ignition coil 
119300 mi

US $500
Exhaust leak 
131000 mi

US $500
Ignition coil.  Cat. 
132000 mi

US $200
Radiator 
74000 mi

US $1000
Running hot. Replace radiator, hoses, thermostat. 
75000 mi

US $2200
Entire exhaust too rusted to be reattached following clutch replacement. Replaced mid-pipe, cat, rear muffler and sensors. 
87000 mi

US $500
Replace fuel injector to correct misfire and cel. 

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

74589 mi

US $450
Replaced cam position sensor 

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Engine Problems

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