Manual Transmission Problems of Mazda Miata

Blindness caused by airbag. Crash caused by throttle sticking open. Full braking immediate as shown by skid marks and while brakes slowed vehicle unable to stop the car or turn before impact. Video and witnesses confirm cause must be open throttle. Both braking and turning failed to stop or turn the car. Throttle open or accelerator jammed full on.

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Blindness caused by airbag. Crash caused by throttle stucking openg. Full braking with skid marks slowed vehicle but did not stop the car before impact.

Purchased a 2001 Mazda Miata new, transmission was hard shifting from day 1 taken in for repairs numerous times, finally resulted in trans. Locking in neutral and car would not move resulting in a very serious situation. No accident occurred during this period and Mazda would not repair car because it was out of warranty at this time. Car was fixing by independent trans. Shop and paid for by me.

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I purchased a used 2005 Mazda Miata 5-speed in April 2006 with 7860 miles on the odometer from the local Chrysler dealer. I had not driven the vehicle out of town until October 2006. On the interstate highway I noticed the vehicle had inadequate power to safely drive at the speed limit (80 mph). Top speed is only 82 mph @ 4200 rpm in fifth gear (should be 120 mph plus) and acceleration up a hill is bad. I must downshift and floor the accelerator to maintain speed up hill and the cruise control will not hold the speed. Trying to pass a slow vehicle uphill is almost impossible. The vehicle is in the local Mazda dealer's service department where they have not found the cause of the problem. I have had the vehicle serviced as required at the Mazda dealer and have even replaced the air filter when not required. This vehicle is unsafe to drive other than on flat, low speed, city roads.

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When disengaging the clutch, the rpms fall down rapidly, causing the car to stall, and power steering and brakes to fail.