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Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (6%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 482 repairs.
Mazda MX-5 Miata body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 2289 mi | Replaced driver and passenger side window garnishes. These pieces were broken when the windshield was replaced and came loose while driving. PNs: NA4L-50-8C0B-62 |
| 32308 mi US $50 |
Side skirts fell off. No damage. Replaced clips and remounted |
| 1000 mi US $65 |
Driver's seat leather cover around seat belt retainer shifted in such a way as to expose seat foam underneath. Dealer replaced leather cover and foam. |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi | Inner lining on soft top kept coming loose at back window, hinder view. Mazda installed J Clips to hold lining in place. There is a Mazda TSB on this issue |
| 7500 mi | Inner lining of cloth top came loose at back window. New Clips installed to replace clips installed in February 2017 that failed to hold the lining in place. |
| 6000 mi | Cloth roof was frayed and worn in several spots |
| 3000 mi | a strap in the convertible top broke requiring a replacement top. |
| 7200 mi | Convertible top was replaced under warranty due to slight wear when putting it up and down. |
| 1860 mi | Inner headliner detached from rear window. I was easily able to reattach it. Factory recall bulletin for modified attachment system was installed. |
| 5000 mi | Wear marks on both sides of convertible top. |
| 11000 mi | Convertible top assembly (soft top cloth and frame) replaced due to wear marks, both sides |
| 9500 mi | Top was showing abnormal wear marks as indicated by a TSB. Top was replaced under warranty. |
| 26500 mi | Top replaced under warranty, excess wear for mileage on seams and exterior rubbing. |
| Convertible top not aligned properly rear window not properly attached to soft top rail | |
| 3000 mi | inner convertible top liner installed incorrectly at the plant, detaches and blocks rear visibility when top down convertible top misaligned at factory, causing rattles at the locking mechanism |
| 11000 mi | Door seals were replaced via TSB due to noise when rolling windows down. Rattles from convertible top. |
| 445 mi | Convertible top straps failed at overhead point on passenger side. Dealer replaced both straps as per TSB. |
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $300 |
Power Hardtop - replaced passenger side motor |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $20 |
the rear light gaskets wore out and, after a bar rain night, it flooded the trunk |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 71900 mi US $1400 |
Gear on the PRHT, part was 12,000 labor 200 |
| 150000 mi US $1200 |
The power retractable hardtop stopped working. It had to be completely disassembled and a motor replaced. |
| 30000 mi US $200 |
PRHT stopped working. |
| 26040 mi | water leaks, floors and carpet wet, due to blocked water ducts (leaves, maple tree seeds). |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 49400 mi US $1250 |
Factory top began to crack, had to replace. Replaced with Canvas aftermarket to with 7 year warranty. |
| 54000 mi | Seat blew out, replaced with new leather. Driver side rub where you get in. Cost Approx $500.00 |
| 36000 mi | Replaced convertable top due to stress cracks |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Dealer cleared plugged top well drain (left rear) and re-fitted convertible top. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10200 mi | Power retractable hard top squeaked on drivers side. |
| 18200 mi | This car has the power retractible hard top. The latch buzzed. They took it apart, put in some anti-vibration material. Problem solved. |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
New motor for hard top |
| 121000 mi | I sealed windshield crowl screw gaskets which were leaking water into the car. I de-clogged rear drain holes which were causing runoff water from to top to flood the interior. I also bought a new fabric top, but need to wait for warmer weather to replace it. |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 39000 mi US $900 |
Had to replace the top. |
| 3600 mi | PRHT w/out service bulletin performed. Put a light coat of white lithium grease on the center post and haven't had it stick since. |
| 26000 mi US $1640 |
The vinyl top cracked and tore as seen here: http://bit.ly/MDLdEW. It did not yet leak when replaced. The replacement was a canvas top that cost $200 more than a like-for-like vinyl replacement. |
| 65000 mi US $378 |
water entered cabin and trunk after rain. replaced water drain system.also had car 66 point check. |
| 56000 mi | The power retractible hard top started making a loud squeak. A few drops of lube to the hinges fixed the problem. |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi US $598 |
Interior rear view mirror silver was failing, interior rear view mirror replaced Battery cover broken, cover replaced |
| 100200 mi | Replaced vinyl top |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 10000 mi | leaky header seal on convertible top. |
| 12300 mi | Convertible top seal at header replaced. Loose header bolt tightened. |
| 38800 mi | Driver side sun visor hinge prematurely worn. Replaced. |
| 40000 mi | Water leaking from deteriorating weatherstripping. Dealer also replaced weatherstripping along front of top b/c it was crumbling. |
| 11000 mi | Interior of car flooded during heavy rain. Soft top drains valves have a design flaw. Dealer replaced drain valves with updated ones. Repair took dealer 2 days. |
| 36000 mi | Windshield cracked, I believe due to stress and the cold winter temperatures. Mazda dealership denied the claim, though the car was under bumper to bumper warranty and suggested I contact my insurance company. |
| 11845 mi | Water leaking into trunk during heavy rains. Repaired under warranty. |
| 15185 mi | Water leaking into trunk and passenger compartment during heavy rains again. Dealer diagonsed as left side bracket leaking. Replaced bracket under warranty. |
| 20000 mi | Water leak into trunk and passenger compartment due to clogged top drains. |
| 22000 mi US $49 |
Took it in for oil change, tire rotation, etc. Also requested they perform TSB on roof drain leaks. Results satisfactory so far. |
| 29000 mi US $1800 |
Had the vinyl convertible top replaced. Original Miata top has interior straps that tear the top above the driver and passenger doors over time. New cloth top does not require the straps. |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 81700 mi US $412 |
Replaced convertible top |
| 91000 mi | Replaced old OEM vinyl top with aftermarket canvas |
| 93700 mi US $450 |
Replaced the Convertible Top. The original top was cracking and had holes |
| 101700 mi US $500 |
New seat upholstery. Both seats had splits in the seat bottoms. The seats have been ripped for a while, but I have been too cheap to fix them. They finally went past what I could ignore. Decided to re-cover them. |
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 58280 mi | Repair large rock chip in windshield |
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 30225 mi C $250 |
Front right fender rusted on crease behind wheel. When fender was removed, other rust was found under the fender near the door sill and in the wheel well. |
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 141000 mi US $600 |
Replaced old top |
| 46000 mi US $10 |
Driver's side soft top latch worn out; DIY |
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 66200 mi US $40 |
Remove and replace passenger side latch for convertible top |
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 131000 mi US $800 |
Convertible top replaced |
| 106000 mi US $600 |
Replaced ripped soft top |
| 225000 mi | Needed a new top. |
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5
Engine not specified
| 58900 mi US $50 |
Repair top seal |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 60600 mi US $350 |
Replacement of the original 13 year old convertible top. Original top had small rips that were covered with medical tape. |
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