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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
12000 mi
Universal joints and driveshaft
14000 mi
The transmission essentially disintegrated. Swap it out for a factory new transmission
9500 mi
Known issue with early build Miata's. 2nd gear failure. Transmission replaced under warranty.
5000 mi
Replaced Manual Transmission
5000 mi
Clicking noise coming from improperly torqued differential bolts repaired. TSB issued for this problem.
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