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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area
Engine (2%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (39%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 25 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
| 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 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 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 Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20175000 mi | Replaced Manual Transmission | ||
| 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 Connecticut, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201812000 mi | Universal joints and driveshaft | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. | ||
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. | ||
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