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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 482 repairs.
Mazda MX-5 Miata brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 11000 mi | Rear brake pads and calipers replaced under warranty to address noise issue. |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 80000 mi US $400 |
Parking Break Cable broke and had to be replaced. |
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 45000 mi US $4300 |
Original pads worn out. Replaced. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 164000 mi | A bolt that held the right rear caliper on fell out. This was on a long trip and I had to temporarily fix it myself. I took it to the shop that did the last break job and they fixed it with factory parts and gave me a free oil change. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 49600 mi C $200 |
Replaced rotors and pads with high performance replacements. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 121000 mi | Replaced all 4 disc break pads & rotors. Replaced Brake fluid & bleed system. $400. I also removed and lubricated squeaky anti-sway bar bushings, took about an hour and no parts. |
| 48000 mi US $350 |
replacement of front brakes and rotors |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 99000 mi US $1500 |
brakes replaced incl pads & rotors, |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 118000 mi US $320 |
Rear Left brake caliper seized and was replaced |
| 44000 mi US $290 |
Front brakes done. |
| 42000 mi US $20 |
Replaced Master cylinder. |
| 65000 mi | One of the wheel speed sensors sometimes stops responding, rendering all dependent systems (abs and stability control) inoperable |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 96000 mi US $1100 |
Scrapping moise from front passenger side brakes. Caliper failed to release fully. |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 87300 mi US $130 |
Removed and replaced passenger side front brake caliper. Existing caliper had frozen. |
| 55200 mi US $300 |
replaced front calipers |
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 115000 mi | Parking brake slipping, 3rd time in for repair. Shop adjusted for free. |
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Rear passenger caliper was leaking fluid and not disengaging fully from the rotor. Rotors resurfaced and rear caliper replaced. |
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 55800 mi C $760 |
Brake caliper seized onto front wheel. Front rotors and pads were replaced, along with a new caliper |
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 141000 mi US $340 |
Brake calipers were leaking. Replaced 2 calipers. |
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 217500 mi US $245 |
replaced all pads and rotors |
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 71100 mi US $600 |
Front calipers not releasing fully - left particularly. Replaced both calipers. |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Replace left front caliper -sticking |
| 61200 mi C $200 |
rebuild caliper (one was partly seized) and pads rear |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| 112320 mi | adjusted handbrake cable |
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