2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 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 | |
| 2008 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | 34 MX-5 Miatas, 10.6 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 35000 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.13 |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Unable to open trunk lid. Problem was due to a faulty latch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 26040 | 0 | needed rear rotors and pads, did it myself. water leaks, floors and carpet wet, due to blocked water ducts (leaves, maple tree seeds). |
| Jan | 2012 | 27480 | 100 | replaced front rotors and pads.myself |
| Dec | 2012 | 31620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 100000 | 400 | Heater fan motor stopped working and was replaced. |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Windshield stress crack. Dealer replaced Same. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Faulty belt tensioner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Kuwait | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 15780 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 27900 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 19000 | 50 | Radio Faceplate Replaced |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 48700 | 1250 | Factory top began to crack, had to replace. Replaced with Canvas aftermarket to with 7 year warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | Seat blew out, replaced with new leather. Driver side rub where you get in. Cost Approx $500.00 |
| Dec | 2012 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 52700 | 75 | Pads heavily worn. Replaced pads. |
| Dec | 2012 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Clutch pedal adjustment; clutch would not release. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 9300 | 0 | The fuel door latch was broken so got it fixed under warranty. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Replaced convertable top due to stress cracks Replaced seat track due to problems with height adjustment |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 30300 | 0 | Purge Solenoid Failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Cd changer would not unload cds, they ordered the unit and it was replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 18500 | 0 | This car has the power retractible hard top. The latch buzzed. They took it apart, put in some anti-vibration material. Problem solved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 10300 | 0 | Poor radio reception Headlights were aiming too high, giving poor illumination. Power retractable hard top squeaked on drivers side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 32300 | 0 | Seat belts don't properly retract. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | One fog light fell into the bumper. Replaced fixture that holds it in place under warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 44700 | 0 | HVAC blower motor very noisy |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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