These cars are inexpensive to buy and cheap to run!!
Window regulator, fuel gauge.
Nice little car, super low miles, should last us several summers up here in the Northeast. Only driven April to October, then garaged. Loads of fun for the weekend trips with the top down.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd January, 2015
Need a 6th gear
It seems very normal for Miata; the clutch master cylinder went bad, the soft top showed some sign of age, but I blame to the sun, and last thing was a rear brake caliper broken.
I bought this car, and intended to have it as a second car, but reality I have driven it more than my first car (a boring Camry). The car performs very well, including a superb suspension, short gear ratio and very good mpg.
A year later, I decided to have another Miata, then sell a Camry.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th May, 2010
Very nice car
Replaced the top at 50,000 miles.
Replaced catalytic converter at 70,000 miles.
Replaced the radiator at 85,000 miles.
This was a very fun car to drive. It is not a plush quiet ride.
Over the 10+ years I owned it, I found it to be very dependable and nearly trouble free. The repairs needed over the years were not expensive making this vehicle very economical to own.
The car was totaled in an accident and I miss it dearly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th May, 2005
Fun fun and more fun!
Nothing has gone wrong, just general maintenance ie spark plugs and wires at 50000kms, and timing belt water pump and belts at 95000.
This car has been a wonderful companion for the hast 11 years. I will keep it 'till I'm too old to drive.
Yes it had the 100 km shake, but with a few aftermarket braces and high quality performance tires it has all, but gone.
This car has been driven hard at auto crosses for years and still comes back for more. I had MG B's in my youth, wish this car was available then.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st July, 2004
More fun than any human should be allowed to have!
Replaced the Original Radiator during 90,000 servicing.
New top in 2002 (about 88,000 miles)
Broken mirror on passenger door never replaced.
In all honesty this is the most fun I have ever had in a car. I borrowed a friends Miata one summer and after that I was hooked. The car was just too much! After driving a pretty boring car for several years I figured that it was time to treat myself - and I am certainly glad I did. All in all the car is just plain fast. No two words about it. I had to constantly remind myself that I was driving mostly in heavy city traffic, but when I had the opportunity to let her go, I did! I would definitely recommend this car to anyone who wants to have some fun!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th February, 2004
A reliable British MG or Lotus
Transmission synchros replaced at 18k miles (second gear crunch when shifting)
New zipper installed on rear plastic window at 18k miles.
Driver side leather seat cushion cover replaced due to broken threads.
Exhaust heat shield rattled-fixed with clamp.
Clutch slave cylinder replaced 90k miles.
Head gasket started leaking around 100k miles.
Drivers side power window regulator failed at 120k miles (cable frayed, motor works perfectly)
This car is everything Consumer Reports says it is. Incredibly reliable and inexpensive to own.
They are simple to work on and parts are not expensive to buy compared to some convertible models.
This car is a keeper and I doubt I will ever get rid of it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th January, 2004
An absolute pleasure to own
A battery in 1999 and 2003. Probably because we did not remove and store it properly for the winter.
Car washes can be expensive, it always has to look perfect!
We have an awesome backyard Mazda mechanic in Vancouver so oil changes and simple preventive steps are frequent.
The car was a surprise 40th birthday gift from my wife. She had always wanted one. The car is a blast to drive and we are both happy whenever we hop in. Most MX5's are well cared for and ours is no exception. At about $15000 5 years ago the car has held it's value and we will never part with it. Take a little extra time to find one in pristine condition, they do exist, and you will be rewarded with years of inexpensive motoring pleasure.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th September, 2003
21st Sep 2004, 08:53
Great Rag-top. Have a 1992 Miata with 156K miles on the clock, bought it 6 years ago with only 80K on it.
Have had tons of fun and love the handling.
To say maintennace costs are low is an exaggeration. They are NEXT TO NOTHING.
Regular oil changes and a once a year tune up, is what I have spent most years. I do NO work on the car myself and spend about US$200 a year on service with P&L.
If all cars were made this way, garages would be shutting down across the country. This is truly a Rolls Royce in drag.