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

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2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 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 Miata MX-5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mazda Miata MX-5

Engine not specified

Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

108000 mi
Driver side window would not roll all the way down. I did not actually have this repaired because some quick research revealed that it would probably be expensive, and I was about to trade in the car. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

160000 mi

US $400
Replace A/C system - compressor, expansion valve, dryer 

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2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

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. 
Nov 2015

152000 mi

US $60
Clutch line failed causing fluid loss. Clutch line and slave cylinder were replaced. 
Mar 2016

154000 mi

US $75
Radiator developed a leak, requiring replacement. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
- Jan 2011
Jan 2011

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 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Oct 2015
Apr 2012

111600 mi

C $1070
RS window cables / motor / controls replaced 
Sep 2012

113460 mi

C $260
dry plate battery expired after 55000 km and 4 yrs 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
Jul 2015

72200 mi
Trying to identify a clicking noise somewhere in the drivtrain. Took to two shops and both were unsuccessful in finding it. 
Feb 2016

74000 mi
Clicking noise in drivetrain never found or fixed. Still there when sold the car. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
Feb 2012

122000 mi

US $150
Clutch slave cylinder failed. Car had to be towed to shop. Part was still under warranty, only had to pay for labor. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2015
Aug 2012

21300 mi

US $100
New battery 
Dec 2014

23000 mi

US $350
All 2001 Miatas came from the factory with a clutch problem. Many were fixed under a recall, some weren't. The problem was a chutter or slight slipping of the clutch. The original clutch was an Excedy. I had a new Excedy clutch installed. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

66200 mi

US $40
Remove and replace passenger side latch for convertible top 
May 2017

67000 mi

US $40
Replaced broken driver’s side fog light 
Aug 2017

67000 mi

US $150
Replaced two O2 sensors 
Jul 2021

71000 mi
Replace missing bolt on sway bar connecting link 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2011 - Aug 2015
Jun 2012

60000 mi

US $95
Clutch slave cylinder replaced 
Jul 2013

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 Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in Georgia, United States
Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
Oct 2015

225000 mi

US $700
Replaced clutch 
Apr 2016

225000 mi
Needed a new top. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Massachusetts, United States
- Oct 2010
Oct 2010

48830 mi

US $184
Driver door-window guide inside door found to need some kind of lubrication, but likely will need replacement. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Arkansas, United States
- Feb 2005
Feb 2005

120000 mi

US $300
replaced transmission with low-mileage used unit due to worn 2nd gear synchro. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2014

114000 mi

US $500
Catalytic converter ignition coil 
May 2015

119300 mi

US $500
Exhaust leak 
Apr 2018

131000 mi

US $500
Ignition coil.  Cat. 
May 2018

132000 mi

US $200
Radiator 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Maryland, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2020
Nov 2012

65000 mi

US $260
Replace hydraulic clutch line. 
May 2014

71100 mi

US $600
Front calipers not releasing fully - left particularly. Replaced both calipers. 
Sep 2014

74000 mi

US $1000
Running hot. Replace radiator, hoses, thermostat. 
Nov 2014

75000 mi

US $2200
Noisy clutch release bearing. Replaced entire clutch, various bearings and seals. Entire exhaust too rusted to be reattached following clutch replacement. Replaced mid-pipe, cat, rear muffler and sensors. 
Mar 2017

87000 mi

US $500
Replace fuel injector to correct misfire and cel. 
May 2017

87000 mi

US $400
Replace left front caliper -sticking 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2011 - Jan 2018
Aug 2013

58900 mi

C $60
post cat oxygen sensor replacement 
May 2014

61200 mi

C $200
rebuild caliper (one was partly seized) and pads rear 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
May 2013

14000 mi

US $1000
Bad clutch (not worn or damaged). A known problem with 2001's is that they came with a clutch disc that does not work well when it is humid and/or cold. This one worked fine only when hot. Replaced clutch ass'y, resurfaced flywheel. 
Sep 2013

19000 mi
Low clutch pedal, intermittently could not disengage clutch. The clutch was replaced a few months ago and I had neglected to take the car back to the mechanic for a final clutch adjustment a few weeks after the clutch change. 
Oct 2013

20000 mi

US $200
Clutch pedal sometimes goes to floor without disengaging clutch. Clutch sometimes engages slowly while pedal is held at/near floor. Replaced slave and master cylinders. 
Nov 2013

20000 mi
Clutch pedal sometimes goes to floor without disengaging clutch. Clutch sometimes engages slowly while pedal is held at/near floor. This time, replaced a hose. Previously-installed factory clutch hose failed after two days. replaced it with customer-supplied aftermarket performance part. 
Aug 2014

25000 mi
Clutch pedal was low and soft. Mechanic found a minor leak at a house fitting, tightened and bleed system. No charge, as he was the one who had installed the hose last year. 
Sep 2014

25000 mi
Clutch pedal low and soft. Found leak at base of clutch master cylinder reservoir. Replaced master cylinder. 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2017
Sep 2015

106000 mi

US $600
Replaced ripped soft top 
Apr 2016

108200 mi

US $100
Alternator went bad. Replaced 
Mazda Miata MX-5 in Washington, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2015
Jun 2014

72000 mi

US $650
engine temp module replaced 

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2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Mazda Miata MX-5 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

74589 mi

US $450
Replaced cam position sensor 

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