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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.
Mazda MX-5 Miata repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 388 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
181-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Indiana, United States Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 | |||
| Aug 20235000 mi | Integrated infotainment (radio and navigation interface) failed. Replaced unit under warranty Integrated Infotainment system developed a hard fault; would not switch between radio and navigation functions. | ||
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
181-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022100 mi | Wheel locks on window sticker were found in bag not installed. Took back to have installed. | ||
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
181-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202211000 mi | Key fob lock in car while running. roadside came out opened car. No back up key went to dealer | ||
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
181-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202121000 miUS $1000 | Replace windshield. Cause of crack unknown. Crack started at bottom of windshield and continued up and to the left. | ||
2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 202180000 miUS $845 | Needed New compressor and seals. | ||
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 20173000 mi | Nav system was intermittently non-functional | ||
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201812000 mi | Battery would drain/go dead because the cruise control switch was in the "on" position even though the car was turned off. Manufacturer issued two recalls to fix it. | ||
| Apr 201812000 mi | Blind spot sensors did not FULLY pick up vehicles in blind spot. ALSO did not (sort of) work when first starting car, only after a re-start. | ||
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jun 20185400 mi | Firmware was updated to fix a software issue which caused the battery to discharge when the cruise control was left on after shutting off the car. | ||
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201811000 mi | Dead battery. Ultimately found out was caused by bad software for cruise control | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20171000 miUS $65 | Repaced battery - it wouldn't hold charge properly. (I think the dealer let it go dead on the lot.) 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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2023 | |||
| Dec 2017727 mi | Rear view mirror had come off and removed a part of the windshield. The windshield was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 20182289 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 | ||
| Feb 201999180 miUS $612 | Replaced front and rear valve cover gaskets. Replaced intake manifold gasket. Replace RH & LH tie rod ends | ||
| Mar 201917295 mi | Adjust headlight levelizer arm; lights were aiming too high automatically. | ||
| Sep 201932308 miUS $50 | Side skirts fell off. No damage. Replaced clips and remounted | ||
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Washington, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201710000 mi | Leaking evaporator | ||
| Apr 201820000 mi | Overhead dome light wiring came loose - windshield surround was removed to repair. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20162500 mi | There is noise from the rear suspension. Fixed with a part from the factory by the dealer. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20175000 mi | Replaced Manual Transmission | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201715000 mi | Tire pressure monitor error. Dealer reset system for no charge. Multiple leaks in refrigerant lines including a section of aluminum tubing and the compressor. Note: This repair was done in August of 2019, not May of 2017. Wasn't able to delete and re-enter with correct date. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Mexico, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201726500 mi | Top replaced under warranty, excess wear for mileage on seams and exterior rubbing. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Oct 20164000 mi | Replaced Blind Spot Monitoring Sensors under a TSB. I noticed that they were randomly turning off. Car had to be stopped to turn them back on. | ||
| Jun 20187000 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 :-) | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Missouri, United States Feb 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| May 2017445 mi | Convertible top straps failed at overhead point on passenger side. Dealer replaced both straps as per TSB. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Nov 2015 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 20177200 mi | Convertible top was replaced under warranty due to slight wear when putting it up and down. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jun 20163000 mi | a strap in the convertible top broke requiring a replacement top. seat belt retractor needed tensioning | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 2015 | Convertible top not aligned properly rear window not properly attached to soft top rail | ||
| Sep 20163000 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 | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 20161860 mi | Inner headliner detached from rear window. I was easily able to reattach it. Factory recall bulletin for modified attachment system was installed. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20165000 mi | Clicking noise coming from improperly torqued differential bolts repaired. TSB issued for this problem. | ||
| Feb 201711000 mi | Door seals were replaced via TSB due to noise when rolling windows down. Rattles from convertible top. Excessive heat entering cabin from heater core. TSB was issued for this condition and an insulator from later production cars was installed. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Dec 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Feb 20174000 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 | ||
| Jun 20176000 mi | The infotainment screen began to delaminate in the top right corner. The dealer replaced the part under warranty | ||
| Sep 20177500 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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20166000 mi | Cloth roof was frayed and worn in several spots | ||
| Aug 202139000 miUS $200 | Metal tube/pipe was cracked do to stress. New revised pipe was installed. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20179500 mi | Known issue with early build Miata's. 2nd gear failure. Transmission replaced under warranty. Top was showing abnormal wear marks as indicated by a TSB. Top was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Illinois, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201612000 mi | Blind spot monitors would shut down in heavy rain or traffic. Known issue. Mazda replaced sensors. | ||
| Aug 201714000 mi | The transmission essentially disintegrated. Swap it out for a factory new transmission | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Connecticut, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201812000 mi | Universal joints and driveshaft | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 20165000 mi | Wear marks on both sides of convertible top. Noise from rear of vehicle when driving over small bumps in road | ||
| Feb 201811000 mi | Rear brake pads and calipers replaced under warranty to address noise issue. Convertible top assembly (soft top cloth and frame) replaced due to wear marks, both sides | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202215540 miUS $500 | Steering binding. EPS module replaced. Steering experiences same symptoms especially on hot days. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alaska, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202116000 miUS $260 | Faulty spark plug, replaced all four at the same time. | ||
| Jun 202217000 miUS $760 | Fuel pump failure. The tolerances in the fuel tank are incredibly tight, only a couple millimeters of room. The float attached to the sending unit (fuel gauge) keeps sticking at 3/4-full tank. Reads accurately below 3/4-full. Mazda has attempted to place the pump several times, including utilizing Mazda tech team. Float still won't show a full tank. I believe another attempt is going to be made after summer driving season is over. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Michigan, United States Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Jul 202221000 miUS $50 | Wires on heating fan broken. Poor install at the factory. | ||
| Nov 202227000 miUS $500 | Clutch repair | ||
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
129-horsepower 1.5L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Great Britain Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201810700 mi | Diagnosed by mechanic as windscreen washer motor failure needing replacement. Was going on trip to Europe so decided to live with it temporarily. Intention to replace it on return in may 2018. Also the multimedia button for home and music system has lost its click spring and is stuck. Tyre pressure monitor on dash board keeps showing up as failed needing to be reset, especially if sometimes go across potholes . tyres and pressure in good condition. Unsure if previous owner did not replace monitors when changed tyres. Will try and resolve it in next few months. | ||
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201780000 miUS $400 | Parking Break Cable broke and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 201531000 mi | Replaced collision sensor | ||
| Nov 201746500 mi | Replaced catalytic converter | ||
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alaska, United States Sep 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Mar 201516000 miUS $155 | Battery died over the winter despite a battery minder system. It wouldn't hold a charge. The battery was replaced and all seems well. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Colorado, United States - Nov 2010 | |||
| Apr 201087 mi | The battery died a few days after purchase. It had sat on the lot for a few months in the winter and no one had driven it. The dealer replaced it within hours and we were on our way. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202160000 miUS $80 | Clean MAF and throttle body, attend to rich fuel CEL, oil/filter change. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201746000 mi | Bad connection at battery terminals. Wire-brushed terminals and coated with petroleum jelly. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201845000 miUS $4300 | Original Bilstein shocks were leaking and tires. Replaced with Fox from Flyin Miata. Original pads worn out. Replaced. Alignment. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201111000 mi | A/C not cooling. It had to be evacuated and recharged. Also the Gas Cap broke. | ||
| May 201440900 mi | Unsuccessful courtesy A/C repair, Freon leaked out again over the weekend. Courtesy repair of A/C. A rubber grommet on the high-line side apparently had a crack in it from the factory. They replaced the grommet and thought it would fix the problem. | ||
| Apr 201545000 mi | Still in the Dealership Repair Shop for a continuing saga of air conditioning problems. It will not hold a Freon charge. They've replaced a couple more grommets. I suspect it is the Evaporator. Friday,04-11-15, Picked up the car from Sport Durst Mazda. Mileage is 45931. Replaced 2 "o" rings going into Evaporator Unit. Dealership says the problem has been corrected this time. Did not charge me for repairs. | ||
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201644000 miUS $150 | Radio has satellite but when selected an error message is displayed "antenna failed" had diagnosed at Mazda and they claimed it needs an antenna - had replaced by dealer we bought the car from (Chevrolet dealer)because we bought car used. Not fixed. | ||
| May 202259000 miUS $300 | Power Hardtop - replaced passenger side motor | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 201773560 miUS $873 | engine light on, Code p401 Egr flow not reacting to command, Replaced valve, cleared the code, retest system OK | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20112004 mi | Retractable hardtop stopped working. | ||
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maryland, United States - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 2009950 mi | In the prior repair the radiator was replaced. After, I still smelled coolant and the reservoir level was low. Dealer's shop said there was air in the system which fooled the coolant level but air worked out. They cleaned engine area and topped coolant. | ||
| May 2009927 mi | Radiator replaced by dealer under warranty. Took two days to obtain, and two days to complete repair. Car seems fine now although some antifreeze smell lingers. Dealer returned car washed and cleaned. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Nov 20091968 miUS $89 | Oil & Filter Change. Full Synthetic | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201744456 miUS $1050 | Power steering found leaking. Mechanic replaced steering rack assembly. | ||
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Aug 201876000 miUS $500 | compressor burned out , needed to replace the compressor and changed the drive belt | ||
| Dec 201879000 miUS $20 | the rear light gaskets wore out and, after a bar rain night, it flooded the trunk | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202046651 miC $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
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201455300 miUS $900 | Ac condenser needed replacement. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Sep 200919000 miUS $50 | Radio Faceplate Replaced | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2022 | |||
| May 201520000 miUS $60 | Both key remotes failed to open or lock doors or the trunk. New batteries made no difference. Needed reprogramming. Wow. Wrong. Battery in the key was upside down. I found it, fixed and it work. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Jan 2011 - May 2022 | |||
| Feb 201113000 mi | Windshield stress crack. Dealer replaced Same. | ||
| Jul 201830000 miUS $200 | PRHT stopped working. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201120000 mi | Faulty belt tensioner. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201126040 mi | water leaks, floors and carpet wet, due to blocked water ducts (leaves, maple tree seeds). | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 2012212200 miUS $400 | Replace timing belt, spark plugs, Thermostat, etc. Oil leaking from oil pan. | ||
| Aug 2012213000 miUS $100 | Replaced bolts attached to rear sway bar. The bolts snapped off while trying to grease aftermarket rear sway bars. | ||
| Mar 2013213000 miUS $80 | Header/exhaust manifold bolts needed to be tightened. Alternator & Battery replaced. Car died driving on the highway. Cabin fuses also needed to be replaced, the stereo and OBD-II didn't read. | ||
| Apr 2013213200 miUS $60 | New alternator failed fairly quickly, replaced again (this time under warranty). My previous alternator died due to a blown diode. The mechanic said that at near redline, the 99s send more voltage than normal. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201578000 miUS $20 | Map light switch failed. Map light assembly replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Kuwait Dec 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 201015580 mi | Coolant temperature gauge went up to 3/4ths mark when idling (117-118c), regardless of ambient air temperature, but did not overheat. Thermostat repaired under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201127900 mi | Car would not start due to faulty relay in fuse box. Second time this has happened. Last time was about two years ago. Relay replaced, but dealer took a week to figure out the problem. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maine, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 200912000 mi | Unable to open trunk lid. Problem was due to a faulty latch. | ||
| Sep 202049949 miUS $2789 | Engine misfired and stalled. Repair consisted of: PCM update/re-learned throttle body/replaced Cam and Crank Sensor/replaced all spark plugs/replaced #1 & 2 injectors/replaced MAP sensor and EGR valve--(MAP Sensor had missing internal valve and EGR valve had carbon keeping valve open, causing a constant vacuum leak). | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Aug 201371900 miUS $1400 | Gear on the PRHT, part was 12,000 labor 200 | ||
| Sep 201373000 miUS $400 | Thermostat | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Apr 2013101800 miUS $400 | Heater fan motor stopped working and was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014133000 miUS $1000 | Transmission was leaking oil and had to have seals replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015164000 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. | ||
| Sep 2016150000 miUS $1200 | The power retractable hardtop stopped working. It had to be completely disassembled and a motor replaced. | ||
| Jan 2022280000 miUS $600 | There was a clunking noise in the front end. They replaced the sway bar bushings. | ||
| Oct 2022290000 miUS $250 | Replaced steering wheel because the leather wore out. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201433000 miUS $740 | REPLACED LEAKING CONDENSER COIL | ||
| Dec 201539000 miUS $348 | replaced fraying serpentine belt | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201571000 miUS $150 | Radio controls stopped working. Replaced with a working used radio. | ||
| Apr 201787000 miUS $135 | HVAC blower not functioning. Replaced blower and system resistor. Radio replaced before not working (cd player not accepting discs). Replaced entire unit with fully functioning used part. | ||
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 201249400 miUS $1250 | Factory top began to crack, had to replace. Replaced with Canvas aftermarket to with 7 year warranty. | ||
| Aug 201254000 mi | Seat blew out, replaced with new leather. Driver side rub where you get in. Cost Approx $500.00 | ||
| Sep 201467000 miUS $320 | Car would not idle correctly. Two items: Computer has a service bulletin (TSB) requiring a flash and carbon build up behind manifold plate. Service recommended injector cleaning also. Once completed ran perfect. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201136000 mi | Replaced convertable top due to stress cracks Replaced seat track due to problems with height adjustment | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Great Britain Mar 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 201138000 mi | Squeak from front end. Dealer diagnosed as suspension drop links, replaced under warranty. Squeak remained but owner discovered it came from bonnet (hood) catch! Lubed well and no squeak. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Mexico, United States Jul 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201672000 miUS $800 | Dealer cleared plugged top well drain (left rear) and re-fitted convertible top. Replace rear coil springs due to very slight sagging at LR. | ||
| Dec 201673000 miUS $900 | Replaced front struts and springs and LR coil spring to correct aforementioned "lean." | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201748360 miC $780 | Replace leaking rear pinion seal. | ||
| Aug 201749600 miC $200 | Replaced rotors and pads with high performance replacements. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jul 20119300 mi | The fuel door latch was broken so got it fixed under warranty. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Iowa, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 200912000 mi | Clutch pedal adjustment; clutch would not release. | ||
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018113000 miUS $200 | Trunk door lock button was occasionally not triggering an unlock. Whole button was replaced and fixed the problem. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201010200 mi | Poor radio reception Headlights were aiming too high, giving poor illumination. Power retractable hard top squeaked on drivers side. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jun 201015000 mi | One fog light fell into the bumper. Replaced fixture that holds it in place under warranty. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201848000 miUS $350 | Gas cap needed to be replaced. System pressure leak caused the engine light to activate. replacement of front brakes and rotors | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201018200 mi | This car has the power retractible hard top. The latch buzzed. They took it apart, put in some anti-vibration material. Problem solved. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 201013000 mi | Cd changer would not unload cds, they ordered the unit and it was replaced | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Mexico, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017121000 mi | Replaced all 4 disc break pads & rotors. Replaced Brake fluid & bleed system. $400. I replaced the thermostat and replaced radiator-cooling fluid. I replaced the coolant expansion tank with an aluminum one as the plastic tanks are prone to abrupt failure, for an additional $230. 6 speed manual transmission shifting plate, shifting ball, turrent fluid, transmission fluid. I replaced differential oil, air filter, spark plugs. I fixed the seat belt retractors which did not retract. 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 replaced broken factory CD changer-stereo for an additional repair cost of $500 in parts. I also removed and lubricated squeaky anti-sway bar bushings, took about an hour and no parts. About 2 hours changing the HID lights, fog lights, licence plate lights, & side marker lights. I also bought a new fabric top, but need to wait for warmer weather to replace it. I replaced broken key FOB which will require a locksmith to program and will end up costing $400 total. | ||
| Sep 2020126000 miUS $120 | The starter fuse blew. Worked OK when replaced. But blew again. I replaced the starter myself. Very hard job due to location and limited space. Required draining coolant and removing the factory oil cooler to access. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arkansas, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Purge Solenoid Failed | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201232200 mi | Seat belts don't properly retract. | ||
| Jun 201749000 miUS $1000 | Oxygen sensor died. Air bag sensor located under passenger seat faulty. Shop found a code when running a diagnosis for the check engine light caused by the oxygen sensor. | ||
| Oct 201750000 miUS $200 | Passenger's seat belt won't retract. This is the second time for this belt and the third time for the car. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201243800 mi | HVAC blower motor very noisy | ||
| Oct 201588000 miUS $500 | New motor for hard top | ||
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 201050000 miUS $10 | copper battery cable corroded. needed a jumper start. removed damaged terminal. replaced with a new heavy duty leaded steel terminal. | ||
| Jul 201165000 miUS $378 | water entered cabin and trunk after rain. replaced water drain system.also had car 66 point check. | ||
| Feb 201272400 miUS $90 | exhaust system heat shield needed to be welded in place. the shield was about to fall off the catalytic converter. | ||
| Sep 201278000 miUS $375 | replaced seat belts | ||
| Aug 201596100 miUS $325 | clutch engaging to soon | ||
| Mar 201699000 miUS $124 | replaced all lights in front end of car | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Missouri, United States Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202198000 miUS $400 | replace thermostat and perform oil change | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201155000 miUS $600 | Started experiencing a "whine" - from what is guessed to be rear of vehicle - that is noticeable when the car is moving 40 mph or more. Dealer attributed it to need for alignment. "Whine" persists post alignment:( | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Missouri, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017109000 miUS $300 | Replace electric cooling fan motor | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 201628000 mi | Replace Fuel Filler Cap due to leak in evap system. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Mar 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 201256000 mi | The power retractible hard top started making a loud squeak. A few drops of lube to the hinges fixed the problem. | ||
| Apr 201362300 miUS $30 | The steering rack started making a groaning noise as the wheel was turn from lock to lock. Thermostat malfunction. Check engine light on. | ||
| Oct 2016103000 mi | HVAC blower motor was buzzing and vibrating. Opened housing to clear out insulation fibers and leaves that filled the blower. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201199000 miUS $3500 | Spun crank bearing in cylinder no 1, caused connecting rod to break. Car required new engine. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201057000 miUS $175 | AC didn't work. Freon was gone despite being recharged only 2 yrs ago. No obvious leaks found. Recharged with coolant + leak detector dye and asked to return after ~500 miles running with AC. Dye should then indicate any leaks. | ||
| Jul 201057000 mi | Brought car back in to check on AC leak, No leakage found. Suggested bringing car in again at some point in the future to recheck. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
| Oct 20072918 mi | Replace Right-Hand Window Motor and Window Regulator under Warranty | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201339000 miUS $900 | Had to replace the top. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Mexico, United States Jan 2007 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 20073600 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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Jul 2007 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Sep 2007900 mi | Malfunction Indicator Light. Evap system. Fuel cap replaced under Technical Service Bulletin. Should have been done while in dealer inventory based on details in the TSB. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Kansas, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201226000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201539980 mi | Check engine light on. intermittent misfire. plugs replaced and efi cleaned. May need EGR valve serviced. Okay 2 weeks then CEL recurred. Now a vacuum leak, orig prob okay, may just be gas cap, new one ordered. | ||
| Sep 201541540 miC $250 | Needed new gas cap. replaced. problem has not recurred. | ||
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201538000 miUS $598 | Left rear strut leaking, left and rear struts were replaced. Interior rear view mirror silver was failing, interior rear view mirror replaced Battery cover broken, cover replaced | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Georgia, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202199000 mi | brakes replaced incl pads & rotors, valve cover gasket replaced. Replaced vinyl top | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 2016115900 miUS $1200 | Had to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. As well as have the rear shocks replaced 60,000 from the last time I had them replaced.. I still consider it regular wear and tear | ||
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
163-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201479300 miUS $120 | not cooling. no leak found. dye and freon added. | ||
| Jul 201591300 mi | Not cooling well. Low on freon. | ||
| Jul 2016101300 miUS $800 | Rear strut leaking and loud. Replaced both. | ||
| Jun 2021120000 miUS $1000 | Fan was out. It was built into the compressor and the part was crazy expensive from dealer & 2nd hand was not to be found, so bought used part and had it replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arkansas, United States Mar 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 201781000 miUS $122 | Replaced the Thermostat. Part was $30 and i probably could have replaced it myself with the proper tools. | ||
| May 2018115000 miUS $500 | Replaced all 4 shocks. Originals were leaking. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201448600 miUS $279 | Check engine light came on. When checked code for thermostat in cooling system was malfunctioning. Two other Mazda's (2006)Mazda3 and (2007)Mazda3 were in same shop with same problem at approx. same mileage. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201748000 miUS $300 | Oxygen sensor had to be replaced. Check engine light was on. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Great Britain Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201570000 mi | New exhaust required | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201342500 miUS $350 | Switch for temp sensor was broken. Had to replace. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016109900 miUS $400 | Replaced O2 sensor | ||
| Dec 2016112000 miUS $800 | Had to replace the whole drivers side outside door handle and all related parts because he handle broke off. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 201251500 miUS $100 | check engine light diagnosed as thermostat, replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201260300 miUS $500 | Required a few jump starts. Test showed bad alt and battery. When i took battery to mazda for warranty replacement it didnt test in their failure mode but on same machine at repair shop it failed. 2 mo later battery did fail | ||
| Dec 201262000 mi | Warranty battery just less than 2 yrs old. WORST BATTERIES EVER | ||
2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $600 | Top engine rebuild, coolant system repair, engine relearn | ||
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011 | Burning smell. Loose fitting allowed oil to fall onto exhaust. Problem diagnosed and sorted by mechanic who deemed he was responsible at servicing 6 months earlier so no charge and oil top up gratis. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201361680 miC $165 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201365000 mi | One of the wheel speed sensors sometimes stops responding, rendering all dependent systems (abs and stability control) inoperable | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States May 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 201430000 miUS $560 | Check engine light - low coolant temperature. Replaced thermostat. Problem fixed. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 200711845 mi | Water leaking into trunk during heavy rains. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| May 200815185 mi | Water leaking into trunk and passenger compartment during heavy rains again. Dealer diagonsed as left side bracket leaking. Replaced bracket under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200920000 mi | Water leak into trunk and passenger compartment due to clogged top drains. | ||
| May 201022000 miUS $49 | Took it in for oil change, tire rotation, etc. Also requested they perform TSB on roof drain leaks. Results satisfactory so far. | ||
| Aug 201229000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201744000 miUS $290 | All lights in front headlight binnacles replaced. One of the main bulbs burned out. Miata headlight bulbs are notoriously hard to replace so had it done at a local service station. Front brakes done. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Jan 201245000 miUS $500 | Was getting CEL for cooling system, had to replace the overflow reservoir and had thermostat done at the same time. Heard that others have had thermostat failures too. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201232000 miUS $60 | chirping from engine area. believed to be vibration noise. mechanic harnessed some wires thought to be the problem, but did not work. dealer unable to resolve. belt tensioner coming apart. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201013700 mi | leaky header seal on convertible top. | ||
| Feb 201012300 mi | Convertible top seal at header replaced. Loose header bolt tightened. | ||
| Oct 201015000 miUS $260 | keyless ignition fails due to mechanical part not electrical. Part replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 201146000 miUS $57 | Got CEL (p0126) read at auto parts. Googling landed me http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=335589 with all info needed for diy. Did work myself. | ||
| Jun 201258000 mi | Cd would not eject. did hone fix which i read up on miata.net | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Nov 201528000 miUS $75 | Misfire in a cylinder causing very poor performance. We replaced the spark plug and fed the car a fuel injector cleaner (Techron). We bought a replacement injector but have not installed it because the car is running very well. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 200933000 mi | replaced convertible top that wore out | ||
| Dec 2016139000 miUS $2500 | Valve train replaced -- still serious valve related noise -- repair unsuccessful Vehicle inoperative | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Oct 201038800 mi | Driver side sun visor hinge prematurely worn. Replaced. | ||
| Nov 201476100 miUS $300 | thermostat | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201050000 miUS $132 | Cooling system sensor had to be replaced. Check engine light had come on to let me know there was a problem. | ||
| Jan 201151000 miUS $214 | Thermostat stuck open. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201452100 miC $400 | Right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Jan 201140000 mi | Water leaking from deteriorating weatherstripping. Dealer also replaced weatherstripping along front of top b/c it was crumbling. | ||
| Sep 201145000 mi | Driver's side rear shock had a complete blow out. Oil leaked all over driveway. Decided to replace all shocks since car is at 45K and at least one shock has already failed. Bought HQ aftermarket sport replacements Car emits a metallic "pop" during spirited turns or when going over transition changes. Suspension/chassis related. Mechanic inspected car and said he could find nothing wrong. Said to drive car until something happens. | ||
| Aug 201456000 miUS $100 | Master and slave cylinder failed simultaneously | ||
| Jul 201864000 miUS $91 | Check Engine Light for Code P0126 (Engine Coolant Below Temp) Apparently there was a design flaw that is addressed by a Mazda Service Bulletin. Never had a problem with mine until now. Clear the CEL and the P0126 code will come back on within a 30 minute trip. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016118000 miUS $320 | Rear Left brake caliper seized and was replaced | ||
| Sep 2016118000 miUS $250 | Coolant reservoir cracked and cooling system was not pressurized. Also replaced thermostat while the coolant was drained as a preventative measure. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Georgia, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Mar 200811000 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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201434000 miUS $100 | evap leak code, unable to pass emissions test. replaced gas cap and evap solenoid | ||
| Oct 201542000 miUS $20 | Replaced Master cylinder. | ||
| Oct 201746850 miUS $500 | Replaced hissing pressurized plastic coolant tank. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201343000 miUS $130 | a new thermostat was installed | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200936000 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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201660140 miC $944 | sway bar corroded and broken, replaced all | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Oregon, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201813900 miUS $180 | Emission system gross leak PO455 code Likely a valve near the fuel tank. Not completed yet. Still diagnosing and researching. | ||
| Jul 201814000 mi | They smoked the emission system and found an air pump in the rear that needed replacing. Expensive little thing. | ||
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alabama, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201345000 miUS $250 | Accessory belt tensioner rattling intermittently, had a small amount of play in the pulley. Repair was simple, problem has not returned. Repair was at Approx. 45,000 miles in mid-2014. Quick repair, < 1 Hr. $250 part replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2021 - Feb 2025 | |||
| May 202286000 miUS $200 | AC had no refrigerant in system. Shop performed leak test, replaced two o-rings. | ||
| Feb 202391000 mi | Replaced old OEM vinyl top with aftermarket canvas | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201766000 miUS $65 | Left front headlight low beam bulb blown. Terrible to access. Took 3 hours to repair as it required removal of inner fender liner. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Missouri, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 201625300 miUS $400 | Trip meter not working. Some dash lights not working. Replaced instrument cluster as there was a short/burn on the circuit board. I bought part on ebay. Dealer had to install/program. Not sure of cause. Previous owner error maybe? | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201381700 miUS $412 | Replaced convertible top | ||
| Jun 2018150000 mi | Coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Tennessee, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201566000 miUS $40 | Vacuum leak | ||
| Jul 201892000 miUS $5800 | The rod blew out when I was passing a car on a 2-lane road. I had to replace the engine. I replaced the clutch while it was easy | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Michigan, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201696000 miUS $1100 | Rear tire hopped bad during acceleration and uneven roads. Rear struts blown. Excessive movement caused sway bar link to wore out and snapped. Scrapping moise from front passenger side brakes. Caliper failed to release fully. Massive oil leak due to one of the timing cover bolt came off while driving. No sign cam cover has been taken off before (looks like oem sealant when cover removed). Oil sprayed all over engine bay and cooling system (radiator and fan). | ||
| Apr 201797000 miUS $20 | Rear sway bar link broke. Replaced links. | ||
| Jun 201797000 miUS $90 | Misfire cylinder 1. Bad ignition coil. | ||
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201331500 miUS $450 | rear shock leaking; replaced all 4 | ||
| Oct 201555200 miUS $300 | replaced front calipers | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Sep 200925000 mi | the computer in car has to be updated due to it sitting all winter under a car cover and couldn't get service light to turn off without the update to the on-board computer. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Aug 2009185000 miUS $300 | Plastic header on the radiator failed after 183,000 miles. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Mar 2012231000 miUS $300 | Low output. Replaced with Duralast Lifetime rebuilt alt. | ||
| Jul 2012234000 miUS $900 | Leaking clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, associated hoses. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201476700 miUS $295 | Check Engine Light on; code indicated failed thermostat. Replaced thermostat and performed 60k mile cooling system maintenance, as well as an oil change. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201587300 miUS $130 | Removed and replaced passenger side front brake caliper. Existing caliper had frozen. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201119000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201222000 miUS $159 | Power window switches failed. Purchased replacement switch from local dealer and Haynes Manual on-line. Performed work myself which was quite straightforward. | ||
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Sep 201367000 mi | Air conditioner would get warm sitting at a light or stop sign, but cool while driving. CD player stopped working - was eating CD's and not spitting them out | ||
| Oct 201367200 mi | AC lines were clogged, replaced them. | ||
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013107000 miUS $175 | Check engine light due to O2 sensor | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jun 2018 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Oct 202179000 miUS $170 | ac recharge | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Georgia, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201698000 miUS $100 | Left rear wheel bearing was grinding and failing slowly | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201388000 miUS $200 | Didn't pass emission inspection. EGR valve replaced | ||
| Jul 201390000 miUS $121 | Running hot after going through high water. Shop unable to duplicate. Check engine light also on. Cleaned EGR valve. | ||
| Aug 2017124000 miUS $150 | [engine ignition or emissions repair] | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Louisiana, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Dec 200819000 miUS $5 | Metal clamp that attaches air intake hose came loose. Car ran very badly-gets too much air. Car towed in free. Dealer discovers problem-tightens clamp. Clamp comes off again one week later. I buy new smaller clamp-tighten. Works perfect. Go figure. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jun 2007 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 200712000 miUS $2500 | 3rd gear sychro bearing shifted in it's bedding? Made crazy squeal. John Hine dealership said no, you raced it. El Cajon Mazda said sure under warranty, saved $4K! Installed FM (Flyin' Miata) hard pipe intake and high-flow air filter, as well as, oversize intercooler, CO2 cryo "Halo" and 10lb bottle. Stainless Braided Brake lines, slotted & cross-drilled rotors and kevlar pads. Manual boost controller | ||
| Aug 201145000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ontario, Canada - May 2009 | |||
| May 200922940 miC $250 | Replaced passenger side fog light. Glass smashed by road debris/rocks. Apparently this is a common occurrance with the fog light equipped models. | ||
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in New South Wales, Australia Oct 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201176880 miA $500 | Car loses power on hot days and has to pull over. Believed to be petrol pump which repaired but problem remains. Car has to be put in again at mechanic. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201359700 miUS $600 | Oil leak - oil pan gaskets needed to be replaced. The engine mounts were replaced at the same time. | ||
| Dec 201360000 miUS $400 | Radiator replaced at the suggestion of mechanic. Tanks discolored, was told it could fail soon after 10 years of service. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016115000 miUS $120 | Replace O2 sensor | ||
| Aug 2016115000 mi | VTCS solenoid died. Simple replacement. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 201499700 miUS $25 | Thermostat failed open, symptoms include very slow warm up and poor temperature regulation. | ||
| May 201599600 miUS $80 | Failed starter, replaced with new | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Mar 201399000 miUS $400 | Oil pan gasket leaking and new engine mounts required. | ||
| May 201399300 miUS $4400 | Transmission rebuilt with new syncromesh and bearings, clutch replaced. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 2013108000 miUS $600 | fuel pump-replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014111300 mi | Crank angle sensor. | ||
| Mar 2015132000 miUS $45 | interior door handle broke. Still haven't gotten it working yet. | ||
| Jul 2015136000 miUS $500 | Alternator threw belt. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in South Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| May 201228600 miUS $70 | Actually went to two shops - 1st (Anderson SC) told us the condenser needed replacement - 2nd (Tampa FL - Mazda specific shop) simply refilled the freon, verified there were no leaks and called it good. | ||
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016115000 mi | Parking brake slipping, 3rd time in for repair. Shop adjusted for free. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jan 2021 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Feb 202187000 mi | Engine leaks oil, likely from rear main seal. Definitely not from the valve cover gasket. | ||
| Dec 202192000 miUS $500 | Radiator cracked. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 201251300 miUS $1054 | Bad bearing in the clutch assembly. Replaced compressor and clutch assembly. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Washington, United States Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201852000 miUS $1138 | Replaced all belts, including timing belt and water pump. Also one fuse. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201137000 miUS $150 | Air bag warning light diagnosed by dealer as bad clockspring. Was quoted nearly $600 to repair. I ordered parts online for <$90 and repaired in <2 hours | ||
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012112000 miUS $800 | Torn driver's side upper control arm dust boot. Cracked dust boots for passenger side upper control arm and lower ball joint. Both rear shocks leaking fluid. | ||
| Sep 2012120000 miUS $736 | Two ignition coil packs | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Utah, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201374900 miUS $225 | Front right wheel bearing was noisy and needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 2016112000 miUS $1000 | Camshaft sensor was throwing an ODB2 error code and needed to be replaced. Rear passenger caliper was leaking fluid and not disengaging fully from the rotor. Rotors resurfaced and rear caliper replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016122000 miUS $300 | Crankshaft sensor replaced because loss of signal was causing engine misfire. | ||
| Jan 2017122000 miUS $1500 | Full tune up: valve cover gasket, valve clearances, timing adjustments. I was having a small oil leak from the valve gasket cover. I was also experiencing harsh misfiring at full or even partial throttle which was fixed via the tune up. | ||
| May 2018136000 miUS $374 | Alternator replacement | ||
| Jun 2021151000 miUS $850 | AC relay harnesses and relay replaced. | ||
2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ohio, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201645000 miUS $900 | Car just coughs and dies No repair, paid cost looking for problem. Took to local garage found cause to be Gas. Too much alcohol in gas. Only now go to certain stations without alcohol. | ||
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201297000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201840000 miUS $40 | Replaced rear O2 sensor | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201855800 miC $760 | Brake caliper seized onto front wheel. Front rotors and pads were replaced, along with a new caliper | ||
| Nov 202158280 mi | Repair large rock chip in windshield | ||
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2006 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Apr 200623250 mi | Replace left door lock because of squeaking | ||
| Jul 200623734 mi | Droopy heating vents | ||
| Oct 200624468 mi | Check and lube clutch fork pivot - high-pitched grind noise | ||
| Jul 200725292 miC $161 | 2nd speed hard to shift - replace transmission oil with synthetic | ||
| Sep 200827125 miC $300 | Change front O2 sensor. | ||
| Aug 200928675 miC $15 | Repair front O2 sensor wire - misrouted wire leaning against the exhaust got partially burned. | ||
| Jul 201130225 miC $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. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201149500 miUS $57 | R&R Cam position sensor. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States - Mar 2004 | |||
| Mar 20041400 mi | VVTi oil pipe leaks engine oil. Repaired under warranty. | ||
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013141000 miUS $600 | Brake calipers were leaking. Replaced 2 calipers. Oil sensor was leaking. Replaced seal. Replaced old top | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - May 2019 | |||
| Jun 201099000 miUS $91 | refrigerant leak. Replaced fill valves and recharged system. | ||
| Dec 2011101000 miUS $17 | Windshield washer pump failed. | ||
| Aug 2015106700 miUS $1500 | A/C no longer blowing cold air. Leak in compressor. Replaced compressor and condenser (only available as a kit). | ||
| Oct 2015107300 miUS $280 | Radiator fan failed. Replaced the fan. | ||
| Jul 2017109000 miUS $50 | Blower motor failed. Replaced with new. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
| May 201076117 mi | Clutch slave cylinder replacement | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Alberta, Canada May 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Nov 200947120 miC $15 | Motorized antenna stuck in the up position. Replaced it with a fixed antenna myself. | ||
| Mar 201152080 miC $130 | Muffler replaced due rusted out | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 200645000 miUS $100 | Driver's side remote door lock failed | ||
| Apr 200755000 miUS $100 | Poor shifting when cold; fluid change and tightening of some very loose bolts | ||
| Nov 200746000 miUS $10 | Driver's side soft top latch worn out; DIY | ||
| Feb 200971000 miUS $500 | Coolant leak from gasket near water pump | ||
| Mar 200971300 miUS $450 | Transmission fluid leak; replaced gasket at driveshaft, tightened very loose bolts (again), replace inner shift boots | ||
| Oct 201589000 miUS $100 | Right fog light failed (the fixture itself, not just the bulb). Replaced fog light assembly. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Michigan, United States - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201755000 miUS $120 | replaced battery | ||
| Jul 201748000 miUS $10 | Windshield washer failed. Replaced "Y" hose adapter which had disintegrated due to age. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Jun 201887000 miUS $340 | Fuel tank sensor had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 2014122000 miUS $450 | oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Sep 20158000 mi | Battrey died after 13+ years. Replaced with factory type AGM unit. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
| Apr 200832000 mi | Clutch replaced under warranty | ||
2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014171000 miUS $300 | fuel modulator | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201683100 miUS $200 | Replaced rear O2 sensor | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jun 2017215000 miUS $500 | Crank but not start; replaced battery. Intermittent no fire on 2 cylinders; replaced coil packs. | ||
| Aug 2017216528 miUS $54 | Front cam and crank seals leaking. Replaced seal. Since they had to be removed for main repair, also replaced water pump, timing belt, tensioners, and accessory drive belts. Crank but no start at high underhood temperatures. Replaced camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Sep 2017216957 miUS $166 | No fuel pressure. Replaced fuel pump and filter. | ||
| Nov 2017217000 miUS $210 | starter replaced | ||
| Feb 2018217500 miUS $245 | replaced all pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2018219072 miUS $292 | replaced battery | ||
| Jul 2019218872 miUS $1328 | clutch replacement, speed sensor replacement | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201259100 miUS $2200 | Harmonic balancer destroyed the end of the crankshaft. Had to have a complete used engine installed. Right headlight dim after engine replaced. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Tennessee, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201318000 miUS $550 | Bolts on transmission were loose and losing transmission fluid. Detected by noticing transmission slippage when cold. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013182000 miUS $525 | Clutch Replacement, Flywheel resurfacing. | ||
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018129000 miUS $600 | Inmobilizer blocked; change of complete system needed. | ||
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jun 201260000 miUS $95 | Clutch slave cylinder replaced | ||
| Jul 201363000 miUS $40 | Engine light came on, shop read code (loose gas cap), examined entire evap. control system, reset engine light. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011108000 miUS $180 | Replaced bad o2 sensor, causing the cat to burn out. If this had been fixed sooner the cat wouldn't have been damaged | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2014139000 miUS $53 | The car began stalling out while driving at speed on trips longer than 20 miles. The symptoms were most frequent on hot days with the A/C running. The computer threw a code for the Cam Angle Sensor which, once replaced, fixed the problem. | ||
| Nov 2015152000 miUS $60 | Clutch line failed causing fluid loss. Clutch line and slave cylinder were replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016154000 miUS $75 | Radiator developed a leak, requiring replacement. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Aug 201221300 miUS $100 | New battery | ||
| Dec 201423000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jul 201572200 mi | Trying to identify a clicking noise somewhere in the drivtrain. Took to two shops and both were unsuccessful in finding it. | ||
| Feb 201674000 mi | Clicking noise in drivetrain never found or fixed. Still there when sold the car. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012111600 miC $1070 | RS window cables / motor / controls replaced | ||
| Sep 2012113460 miC $260 | dry plate battery expired after 55000 km and 4 yrs | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201666200 miUS $40 | Remove and replace passenger side latch for convertible top | ||
| May 201767000 miUS $40 | Replaced broken driver’s side fog light | ||
| Aug 201767000 miUS $150 | Replaced two O2 sensors | ||
| Jul 202171000 mi | Replace missing bolt on sway bar connecting link | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012122000 miUS $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
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015225000 miUS $700 | Replaced clutch | ||
| Apr 2016225000 mi | Needed a new top. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Arkansas, United States - Feb 2005 | |||
| Feb 2005120000 miUS $300 | replaced transmission with low-mileage used unit due to worn 2nd gear synchro. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 201472000 miUS $650 | engine temp module replaced | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 201314000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201319000 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. | ||
| Oct 201320000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201320000 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. | ||
| Aug 201425000 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. | ||
| Sep 201425000 mi | Clutch pedal low and soft. Found leak at base of clutch master cylinder reservoir. Replaced master cylinder. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 201358900 miC $60 | post cat oxygen sensor replacement | ||
| May 201461200 miC $200 | rebuild caliper (one was partly seized) and pads rear | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015106000 miUS $600 | Replaced ripped soft top | ||
| Apr 2016108200 miUS $100 | Alternator went bad. Replaced | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014114000 miUS $500 | Catalytic converter ignition coil | ||
| May 2015119300 miUS $500 | Exhaust leak | ||
| Apr 2018131000 miUS $500 | Ignition coil. Cat. | ||
| May 2018132000 miUS $200 | Radiator | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Nov 201265000 miUS $260 | Replace hydraulic clutch line. | ||
| May 201471100 miUS $600 | Front calipers not releasing fully - left particularly. Replaced both calipers. | ||
| Sep 201474000 miUS $1000 | Running hot. Replace radiator, hoses, thermostat. | ||
| Nov 201475000 miUS $2200 | Noisy clutch release bearing. Replaced entire clutch, various bearings and seals. Entire exhaust too rusted to be reattached following clutch replacement. Replaced mid-pipe, cat, rear muffler and sensors. | ||
| Mar 201787000 miUS $500 | Replace fuel injector to correct misfire and cel. | ||
| May 201787000 miUS $400 | Replace left front caliper -sticking | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Massachusetts, United States - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 201048830 miUS $184 | Driver door-window guide inside door found to need some kind of lubrication, but likely will need replacement. | ||
2001 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201874589 miUS $450 | Replaced cam position sensor | ||
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013160000 miUS $400 | Replace A/C system - compressor, expansion valve, dryer | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012108000 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. | ||
2000 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Texas, United States - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201596000 miUS $230 | plugs and ignition wires replaced | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in New Mexico, United States - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014115000 mi | car lost power due to failing fuel pump, limped home and then died | ||
2000 Mazda Miata MX-5 2dr Convertible
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Missouri, United States Sep 2018 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018165000 miUS $50 | Camshaft position sensor went out. Easy to replace. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Missouri, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Feb 201697700 miUS $95 | replace leaking fuel pressure damper Diagnosed leaking fuel pressure damper. Replaced with new unit. | ||
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5
Engine not specified
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Dec 200999000 miUS $700 | New catalytic converter and OBD reset. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Great Britain Jan 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014125000 mi£30 | Wiper mechanism failed | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in France May 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013112320 mi | replaced water pump soldered muffler bracket adjusted handbrake cable | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $70 | Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders. | ||
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201027580 miC $10 | noisy clutch, tweeting sound | ||
1999 Mazda Miata MX-5 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 201156000 miUS $800 | Replaced both front and rear shocks. Stock Bilsteins were dead. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201188000 miUS $700 | Automatic window would only go down half way, slowly. Shop replaced regulator and motor. Seemed like an expensive repair--but works smoothly and quickly now. 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. | ||
| Mar 201398000 miUS $100 | Passenger side rear wheel bearing went bad--whooba sound varied with speed. Jacked up rear end, spun wheel by hand to confirm diagnosis. No bearing press so replaced hub/bearing together with used part from partsgroup.com Problem solved. | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2020 | |||
| May 2018108000 miUS $225 | Oem alternator 108k miles and 19 years old..battery light was intermittently on..not dependent on rpms..drove 3 times 20 mile or less trips until I got alternator in hand. Easy fix | ||
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jun 201094000 miUS $750 | Clutch/Pressure Plate replaced | ||
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alaska, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201365000 miUS $6000 | Full engine rebuild. Number 2 and 4 rods went. Could have just repairs those, but instead rebuilding low compression motor for supercharging system i will install this winter. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015122000 mi | Replaced oxygen sensor, oil sending unit,and valvecover gasket. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Alabama, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Dec 201158000 miUS $90 | Battery dead - replaced | ||
| Feb 201258900 miUS $50 | Repair top seal | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009102000 miUS $870 | front cat failure | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 201299000 miUS $140 | ignition wires had to be replaced, this is the 2nd time that these wires had to be replaced in a span of two years. Car experienced stutter and uneven acceleration. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 201266300 miUS $25 | Replace clutch slave cylinder | ||
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2017110000 miUS $60 | Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders | ||
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
supercharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011131000 miUS $2000 | Failing reverse gear on transmission. Re-manufactured 5-speed installed. Took the opportunity to install a Torsen LSD as well. | ||
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201884000 miUS $200 | Coil pack failure, replaced | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Hawaii, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011131000 miUS $800 | Convertible top replaced | ||
| Aug 2011137600 miUS $80 | Replaced a broken radiator fan that turns on when the AC is activated. | ||
| Sep 2012146000 miUS $350 | -The rear right wheel bearing was replaced. -Diagnosed my shock squeaking problem as being caused by dry rot on the rubber that falls between the top of the spring and the shock. | ||
| Oct 2012146000 mi | Replaced thermostat, radiator cap, and flushed the radiator. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2017111000 miUS $275 | failed crankshaft sensor; engine died on a trip, car was towed to shop | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011159000 miUS $9000 | After overheating and breaking down and being towed I was told an oil leak caused a plastic engine shield to bend which broke the alternator belt which caused the water pump to fail. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maryland, United States Apr 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 201057000 miUS $33 | Radiator replaced due to leaking. Power window switch broken. New part ordered and paid for, but not installed. Installed power window switch that had been previously ordered. | ||
| May 201160600 miUS $350 | Replacement of the original 13 year old convertible top. Original top had small rips that were covered with medical tape. | ||
| Jun 201161000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201162000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 201373000 miUS $500 | "check engine" light due to stuck EGR valve, apparently due to deposits in intake manifold. Cleaned intake and EGR valve. Slave cylinder for clutch was leaking. Cylinder replaced. | ||
| May 201375500 miUS $920 | Alternator broken and replaced. Accessory drive belts also replaced. Battery was run down when alternator failed, and could not start car after driving it to dealer. Car had to be pushed after arriving. Was informed that it was not holding charge well, and replacement recommended. | ||
| Apr 201482000 miUS $200 | Improperly install valve cover seal from earlier service at Mazda dealer caused oil leak. Valve cover was replaced. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 201193000 miUS $10 | Leaking thermostat housing at block, part removed, cleaned and resealed, problem fixed. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in South Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Nov 2010162000 miUS $900 | When dealer changed the timing belt 20000 miles ago, they didn't tighten the key, later causing engine failure and necessitating redo and replacement of the bolt. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Missouri, United States May 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Jul 201292200 miUS $140 | Plastic radiator cracked. Replaced it with all aluminum radiator. Completed repair myself | ||
| Oct 201293700 miUS $450 | Replaced the Convertible Top. The original top was cracking and had holes | ||
| Nov 2013101700 miUS $500 | Timing belt, water pump, cam seals, front main seal (leaking pretty badly), a few related "while we are there" items 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. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States May 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 2009145000 miUS $1122 | I was 84,000 miles overdue for a timing belt change when I noticed a leak at the top of the original equipment radiator, so I had the radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses and timing belt replaced and the oil and transmission oil changed. HTH! | ||
| Jul 2009147000 miUS $5 | Heater bypass tube. | ||
| Aug 2009148000 miUS $247 | Another coolant hose. | ||
| Sep 2009150000 miUS $247 | Headlight bulbs | ||
| Apr 2012202500 miUS $145 | radiator, oil filter, air filter, Mobil 1, coolant, parts (7553) clutch hydraulic cylinders, flex line, bleeder kit, parts | ||
| Sep 2012210000 miUS $27 | headlight bulbs | ||
| Oct 2012210300 miUS $325 | brake rotors and pads and alternator | ||
1995 Mazda Miata MX-5 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda Miata MX-5 in Massachusetts, United States - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 20185864 miUS $1652 | Car came in 8 tupperware boxes after suffering saltwater exposure. Previous buyer stripped it to the body, flushed it out, and gave up, selling all of the parts and the car. This "repair" includes all the parts to rebuild the engine, replace most of the wiring, rip apart every subsystem, and put the entire car back together. | ||
| Sep 20185900 miUS $30 | Replaced starter. Starter originally installed wouldn't crank when hot. | ||
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