2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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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 | |
| 2006 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | 40 MX-5 Miatas, 9.9 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 42100 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.15 |
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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 45000 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Water leaking from deteriorating weatherstripping. Dealer also replaced weatherstripping along front of top b/c it was crumbling. |
| Sep | 2011 | 45000 | 639 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 32000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 61380 | 165 | Replaced Battery |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | 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 Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | replaced convertible top that wore out |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 46000 | 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 | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Cd would not eject. did hone fix which i read up on miata.net |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | leaky header seal on convertible top. |
| Feb | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Convertible top seal at header replaced. Loose header bolt tightened. |
| Oct | 2010 | 15000 | 260 | keyless ignition fails due to mechanical part not electrical. Part replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 50000 | 132 | Cooling system sensor had to be replaced. Check engine light had come on to let me know there was a problem. |
| Jan | 2011 | 51000 | 214 | Thermostat stuck open. Had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Water leaking into trunk during heavy rains. Repaired under warranty. | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | Water leaking into trunk and passenger compartment during heavy rains again. Dealer diagonsed as left side bracket leaking. Replaced bracket under warranty. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Water leak into trunk and passenger compartment due to clogged top drains. |
| May | 2010 | 22000 | 49 | Took it in for oil change, tire rotation, etc. Also requested they perform TSB on roof drain leaks. Results satisfactory so far. |
| Aug | 2012 | 29000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Driver side sun visor hinge prematurely worn. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 23500 | gas cap leak, caused check engine light to come on | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 19000 | 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 | 2012 | 22000 | 159 | Power window switches failed. Purchased replacement switch from local dealer and Haynes Manual on-line. Performed work myself which was quite straightforward. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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