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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%)

Chart based on 482 repairs.
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Mazda MX-5 Miata other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

181-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

100 mi Wheel locks on window sticker were found in bag not installed. Took back to have installed. 

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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

181-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

21000 mi

US $1000
Replace windshield. Cause of crack unknown. Crack started at bottom of windshield and continued up and to the left. 

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

17295 mi Adjust headlight levelizer arm; lights were aiming too high automatically. 

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

3000 mi seat belt retractor needed tensioning 
7000 mi Not actually a recall but noticed the seat belt re-tractors were not working ,,, most of the time. When I showed it to the Dealer they replaced them at no cost to me :-) 

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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2004 mi Retractable hardtop stopped working. 

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

12000 mi Unable to open trunk lid. Problem was due to a faulty latch. 
13000 mi Windshield stress crack. Dealer replaced Same. 

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD

9300 mi The fuel door latch was broken so got it fixed under warranty.  
36000 mi Replaced seat track due to problems with height adjustment 

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

121000 mi I fixed the seat belt retractors which did not retract. 
32200 mi Seat belts don't properly retract. 
50000 mi

US $200
Passenger's seat belt won't retract. This is the second time for this belt and the third time for the car. 
10200 mi Headlights were aiming too high, giving poor illumination. 
15000 mi One fog light fell into the bumper. Replaced fixture that holds it in place under warranty. 

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

78000 mi

US $375
replaced seat belts 

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

163-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

112000 mi

US $800
Had to replace the whole drivers side outside door handle and all related parts because he handle broke off. 

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

15000 mi

US $260
keyless ignition fails due to mechanical part not electrical. Part replaced. 
33000 mi replaced convertible top that wore out 

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2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

22940 mi

C $250
Replaced passenger side fog light. Glass smashed by road debris/rocks. Apparently this is a common occurrance with the fog light equipped models. 

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2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

132000 mi

US $45
interior door handle broke. Still haven't gotten it working yet. 

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2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

76117 mi Clutch slave cylinder replacement 

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2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible

142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

48830 mi

US $184
Driver door-window guide inside door found to need some kind of lubrication, but likely will need replacement. 

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Engine not specified

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. 

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Engine not specified

125000 mi

£30
Wiper mechanism failed 

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

61000 mi

US $5
Driver's side power window would only roll down about 1/3 of the way. After researching the problem on miata.net, learned it is a common problem where a small plastic piece in the door breaks. Solution was to use a zip tie. 
62000 mi

US $10
Windows did not roll down easily, and passenger window sometimes jammed halfway down. Removed the door trim and put silicon grease on window tracks, and also used a zip tie on passenger window drive to allow it to roll down completely. 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Other Problems

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