I tried the soft top the folding hardtop versions before ordering.
Mx5 coupe roof problems.
Worst mazda mx 5 miata problems 1.
And for good reason.
The hardtop roof in the miata is pretty robust and it takes only 16 seconds for it to come one but there is a big drawback to it.
For more than three decades the mazda mx 5 miata has been the go to open top option for enthusiasts.
Seems to be associated with failure of nearside window electric opening system.
Problem with mx5 roof going down.
Some insurance companies place the folding hardtop model in a group below the soft top for that reason.
Mazda mx5 2008 retractable roof failing to open.
It s lightweight fun to drive and looks good.
The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2019 mazda mx 5 miata owners.
I went for the folding hardtop electric roof as it s more refined with the roof up which admittedly only occurs when on the motorway or if it s wet it s also more secure.
Careless owners can leave the roof down in poor weather so it s important to check for damp patches and water.
The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Ac compressor failure 2012 mx 5 miata average cost to fix.
That new roof adds 45kg to the car s kerb weight in turn increasing the rf s 0 62mph time by 0 3sec to 8 6sec for the 1 5 litre 8 6sec while the 2 litre car is 0 1sec slower at 7 4sec.
Clear coat is delaminating 2000 mx 5 miata average.