| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 27 repairs.
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (52%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5
Engine not specified
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018129000 miUS $600 | Inmobilizer blocked; change of complete system needed. | ||
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 200645000 miUS $100 | Driver's side remote door lock failed | ||
| Apr 200755000 miUS $100 | Poor shifting when cold; fluid change and tightening of some very loose bolts | ||
| Nov 200746000 miUS $10 | Driver's side soft top latch worn out; DIY | ||
| Feb 200971000 miUS $500 | Coolant leak from gasket near water pump | ||
| Mar 200971300 miUS $450 | Transmission fluid leak; replaced gasket at driveshaft, tightened very loose bolts (again), replace inner shift boots | ||
| Oct 201589000 miUS $100 | Right fog light failed (the fixture itself, not just the bulb). Replaced fog light assembly. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013141000 miUS $600 | Brake calipers were leaking. Replaced 2 calipers. Oil sensor was leaking. Replaced seal. Replaced old top | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
| May 201076117 mi | Clutch slave cylinder replacement | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
| Apr 200832000 mi | Clutch replaced under warranty | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Sep 20158000 mi | Battrey died after 13+ years. Replaced with factory type AGM unit. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 2014122000 miUS $450 | oxygen sensor replaced | ||
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jun 2017215000 miUS $500 | Crank but not start; replaced battery. Intermittent no fire on 2 cylinders; replaced coil packs. | ||
| Aug 2017216528 miUS $54 | Front cam and crank seals leaking. Replaced seal. Since they had to be removed for main repair, also replaced water pump, timing belt, tensioners, and accessory drive belts. Crank but no start at high underhood temperatures. Replaced camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Sep 2017216957 miUS $166 | No fuel pressure. Replaced fuel pump and filter. | ||
| Nov 2017217000 miUS $210 | starter replaced | ||
| Feb 2018217500 miUS $245 | replaced all pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2018219072 miUS $292 | replaced battery | ||
| Jul 2019218872 miUS $1328 | clutch replacement, speed sensor replacement | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013182000 miUS $525 | Clutch Replacement, Flywheel resurfacing. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201259100 miUS $2200 | Harmonic balancer destroyed the end of the crankshaft. Had to have a complete used engine installed. Right headlight dim after engine replaced. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201683100 miUS $200 | Replaced rear O2 sensor | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014171000 miUS $300 | fuel modulator | ||
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