Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Mazda Miata. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems |
2001 mazada miada right front brake pad wore out in 22,000. Wife does not drive with foot on brake pedal and Mazda Miata replacement brake pads parts are on a nation wide back order according to local dealer. Read details...
On at least two occasions, while driving in heavy rain, stepping on the brake pedal produced no braking action for 1-2 seconds. At highway speeds this is unacceptable. Dealer was informed and attempted to reproduce on a dry day. Read details...
Not really a brake part problem, but in the rain water builds up on the rotors and it takes 2 or 3 seconds from initial brake application to get any real braking. Supposedly Mazda has parts to fix this, but hasn't notified any owners. Read details...