Exterior Lighting Problems of Mazda Miata

Mazda Miata owners have reported 12 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fog lights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mazda Miata


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mazda Miata

The Fog Lights problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Miata. After parking his vehicle, the contact noticed that his fog lights were on fire. He was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. He called Mazda and they faxed him a copy of recall number 03v206000 (exterior lighting:fog lights).   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Hazing of headlight lenses. There is severe degradation of light output over time due to abrasion. This causes decreased visibility and overdriving the lights, particularly at highway speeds, but also during normal driving.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Airbag warning light stays on constantly all of the time. Very concerned about airbag failure but no recall info exists. Also my pop-up headlights are randomly retracting down whenever they feel like it.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Parking and directional light failed. Mjs   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Miata. The contact stated that the passenger side fog light caught fire and burned both the fog light and the bumper. The vehicle was not destroyed. She called the dealer to inquire about any issues with the fog lights and was informed that there was nothing on record.   Read details...




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