2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 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 March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 2004 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | 19 MX-5 Miatas, 8.8 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 53300 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 MX-5 Miatas, 8.8 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 53300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 62700 | 600 | had the timing belt and water pump replace per reg maintenance |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 58000 | 600 | Oil leak - oil pan gaskets needed to be replaced. The engine mounts were replaced at the same time. |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 76260 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 76880 | 500 | Car loses power on hot days and has to pull over. Believed to be petrol pump which repaired but problem remains. Car has to be put in again at mechanic. |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 28700 | 70 | Actually went to two shops - 1st (Anderson SC) told us the condenser needed replacement - 2nd (Tampa FL - Mazda specific shop) simply refilled the freon, verified there were no leaks and called it good. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | 400 | Oil pan gasket leaking and new engine mounts required. |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 150 | Air bag warning light diagnosed by dealer as bad clockspring. Was quoted nearly $600 to repair. I ordered parts online for <$90 and repaired in <2 hours | |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 51500 | 1054 | Bad bearing in the clutch assembly. Replaced compressor and clutch assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 112000 | 1000 | Torn driver's side upper control arm dust boot. Cracked dust boots for passenger side upper control arm and lower ball joint. Both rear shocks leaking fluid. |
| May | 2012 | 114000 | 367 | Replaced radiator plus upper and lower coolant hoses. |
| Jul | 2012 | 117300 | 190 | Replaced front pads and rotors |
| Sep | 2012 | 120000 | 736 | Two ignition coil packs |
| Oct | 2012 | 120000 | 730 | Cam shaft seals replaced Thermostat replaced Valve cover gasket replaced Timing Belt and Water Pump relaced |
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