1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems and repair histories that follow it.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1999 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | 26 MX-5 Miatas, 9.3 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 102200 miles55 |
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 28180 | 10 | noisy clutch, tweeting sound |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 92300 | 140 | Plastic radiator cracked. Replaced it with all aluminum radiator. Completed repair myself |
| Oct | 2012 | 94300 | 450 | Replaced the Convertible Top. The original top was cracking and had holes |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | 200 | Didn't pass emission inspection. EGR valve replaced |
| Mazda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 57000 | 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 | 2010 | 57000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 182000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 185000 | 300 | Plastic header on the radiator failed after 183,000 miles. Replaced radiator. |
| Jan | 2011 | 207000 | 550 | Timing belt, idlers, tension spring, water pump, hoses, accy belts, hoses & fluids, crank & cam seals. This was a scheduled maintenance visit. |
| Mar | 2012 | 231000 | 300 | Low output. Replaced with Duralast Lifetime rebuilt alt. |
| Jul | 2012 | 234000 | 900 | Leaking clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, associated hoses. |
| Mazda in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 145000 | 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! Timing belt replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 147000 | 5 | Heater bypass tube. |
| Aug | 2009 | 148000 | 247 | Another coolant hose. |
| Sep | 2009 | 150000 | 247 | Headlight bulbs |
| Apr | 2012 | 203000 | 371 | radiator, oil filter, air filter, Mobil 1, coolant, parts (7553) clutch hydraulic cylinders, flex line, bleeder kit, parts |
| Sep | 2012 | 210000 | 27 | headlight bulbs |
| Oct | 2012 | 210700 | 325 | brake rotors and pads and alternator |
| Dec | 2012 | 212000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | 505 | 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 | 2011 | 60700 | 350 | Replacement of the original 13 year old convertible top. Original top had small rips that were covered with medical tape. |
| Jun | 2011 | 61000 | 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 | 2011 | 62000 | 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 | 2013 | 73000 | 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 | 2013 | 75000 | 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. |
| Mazda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 93000 | 10 | Leaking thermostat housing at block, part removed, cleaned and resealed, problem fixed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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