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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 49 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
| 5000 mi | Replaced Manual Transmission |
| 9500 mi | Known issue with early build Miata's. 2nd gear failure. Transmission replaced under warranty. |
| 12000 mi | Universal joints and driveshaft |
| 5000 mi | Clicking noise coming from improperly torqued differential bolts repaired. TSB issued for this problem. |
| 14000 mi | The transmission essentially disintegrated. Swap it out for a factory new transmission |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46651 mi C $1415 |
Noisy rear pinion gear. Part was not available by manufacturer, due to back orders. Replaced with unit from salvage yard. Noise is gone with repair. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 133000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission was leaking oil and had to have seals replaced. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 234000 mi US $900 |
Leaking clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, associated hoses. |
| 12000 mi | Clutch pedal adjustment; clutch would not release. |
| 48360 mi C $780 |
Replace leaking rear pinion seal. |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 121000 mi | 6 speed manual transmission shifting plate, shifting ball, turrent fluid, transmission fluid. I replaced differential oil, air filter, spark plugs. |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 96100 mi US $325 |
clutch engaging to soon |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| 18000 mi US $550 |
Bolts on transmission were loose and losing transmission fluid. Detected by noticing transmission slippage when cold. |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Master and slave cylinder failed simultaneously |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Slave cylinder for clutch was leaking. Cylinder replaced. |
| 19000 mi US $380 |
tranmission fluid leak from seal between tail shaft and transmission. Seal replaced, 4 quarts of fluid required, lots of labor. Car was out of warranty. |
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 45000 mi US $599 |
Replaced clutch & flywheel w/ stage 1 and 10lb flywheel (stock is 23lb) pilot and throwout bearings and rear tail seal. After about 30K miles of hard enjoyment. Bought it 2yrs old with 12K on it. Dealer was $5 less, for stock, less labor. |
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 99300 mi US $4400 |
Transmission rebuilt with new syncromesh and bearings, clutch replaced. |
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 24468 mi | Check and lube clutch fork pivot - high-pitched grind noise |
| 25292 mi C $161 |
2nd speed hard to shift - replace transmission oil with synthetic |
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 97000 mi US $133 |
Shifter sloppy when bought car. Investigating, found both rubber boots (one on top of the transmission that keeps dirt out of the gearbox, one on floor pan separating interior from the outside) were also torn. Replaced shifter bushings and boots. |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Poor shifting when cold; fluid change and tightening of some very loose bolts |
| 71300 mi US $450 |
Transmission fluid leak; replaced gasket at driveshaft, tightened very loose bolts (again), replace inner shift boots |
| 32000 mi | Clutch replaced under warranty |
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 218872 mi US $1328 |
clutch replacement, speed sensor replacement |
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 72200 mi | Trying to identify a clicking noise somewhere in the drivtrain. Took to two shops and both were unsuccessful in finding it. |
| 74000 mi | Clicking noise in drivetrain never found or fixed. Still there when sold the car. |
| 152000 mi US $60 |
Clutch line failed causing fluid loss. Clutch line and slave cylinder were replaced. |
| 23000 mi US $350 |
All 2001 Miatas came from the factory with a clutch problem. Many were fixed under a recall, some weren't. The problem was a chutter or slight slipping of the clutch. The original clutch was an Excedy. I had a new Excedy clutch installed. |
| 60000 mi US $95 |
Clutch slave cylinder replaced |
| 122000 mi US $150 |
Clutch slave cylinder failed. Car had to be towed to shop. Part was still under warranty, only had to pay for labor. |
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 65000 mi US $260 |
Replace hydraulic clutch line. |
| 75000 mi US $2200 |
Noisy clutch release bearing. Replaced entire clutch, various bearings and seals. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
replaced transmission with low-mileage used unit due to worn 2nd gear synchro. |
| 14000 mi US $1000 |
Bad clutch (not worn or damaged). A known problem with 2001's is that they came with a clutch disc that does not work well when it is humid and/or cold. This one worked fine only when hot. Replaced clutch ass'y, resurfaced flywheel. |
| 19000 mi | Low clutch pedal, intermittently could not disengage clutch. The clutch was replaced a few months ago and I had neglected to take the car back to the mechanic for a final clutch adjustment a few weeks after the clutch change. |
| 20000 mi US $200 |
Clutch pedal sometimes goes to floor without disengaging clutch. Clutch sometimes engages slowly while pedal is held at/near floor. Replaced slave and master cylinders. |
| 20000 mi | Clutch pedal sometimes goes to floor without disengaging clutch. Clutch sometimes engages slowly while pedal is held at/near floor. This time, replaced a hose. Previously-installed factory clutch hose failed after two days. replaced it with customer-supplied aftermarket performance part. |
| 25000 mi | Clutch pedal was low and soft. Mechanic found a minor leak at a house fitting, tightened and bleed system. No charge, as he was the one who had installed the hose last year. |
| 25000 mi | Clutch pedal low and soft. Found leak at base of clutch master cylinder reservoir. Replaced master cylinder. |
2000 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 165000 mi US $50 |
Camshaft position sensor went out. Easy to replace. |
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5
Engine not specified
| 86000 mi US $70 |
Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders. |
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 110000 mi US $60 |
Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders |
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 202500 mi US $145 |
clutch hydraulic cylinders, flex line, bleeder kit, parts |
| 88000 mi US $700 |
Diagnosed as throw-out bearing, car was driveable, just heard grinding noise while clutch pedal was depressed. Wanted to upgrade to an ACT heavy duty clutch, installed at Bell Engineering (Begi). Very pleased with install and upgrade. |
| 94000 mi US $750 |
Clutch/Pressure Plate replaced |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| 66300 mi US $25 |
Replace clutch slave cylinder |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 27580 mi C $10 |
noisy clutch, tweeting sound |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
supercharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 131000 mi US $2000 |
Failing reverse gear on transmission. Re-manufactured 5-speed installed. Took the opportunity to install a Torsen LSD as well. |
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