What are the problems with the Mazda MX-5 Miata?

What are the problems with the Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks. “Brakes always squeak when initially backing out of garage+first few miles.

Is there a recall on the 2006 Mazda MX-5?

The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.

Why does my Mazda Miata convertible need to be replaced?

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks. “The convertible top needs to be replaced because of a tear that began at the the first fold.

What should the coolant pressure be on a Miata?

The pressure in the Miata cooling system should be between 11 and 15 psi (25.7 to 29.7 psia) maximum, which would place the boiling point of a 50/50 coolant mixture at around 265¡F (at 15 psi) according to the Prestone labels.

The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks. “Brakes always squeak when initially backing out of garage+first few miles.

The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks. “The convertible top needs to be replaced because of a tear that began at the the first fold.

Are there any problems with the Mazda Mx5 Miata?

If not, then Mazda MX-5 owners are going to spend a lot of time driving with the top up, which creates a new problem for taller drivers .

What happens to the shocks on a Mazda Miata?

While springs seldom wear out, the shocks, the shock mounts and the bump stops do. Replacing old suspension components can have a profound effect on the handling of your MX-5. If the car jolts and crashes on even the tiniest of road imperfections, the upper mounts (top hats) have probably collapsed.

What kind of reliability does a Mazda Miata have?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

Is the MX-5 Forum part of miata.net?

MX-5 Miata Forum is part of Miata.net. If you haven’t yet visited Miata.net, or are not yet familiar with it, please go there first. There is a wealth of information and it will be very helpful to be familiar with its offerings before becoming involved in the forum. Miata.net also has a brief intro for new users.

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