Roof And Pillar Problems of Mazda Miata

Convertible top latches do not stay latched. Mazda is aware of the problem and has issued a TSB (09-009/03) telling the tech to replace the latches and strikers with a revised design. Mazda refuses to replace the units free of charge even though it is obviously a manufacturing defect. Tops flying open on the highway are a major safety issue and should not be fixed at the customers expense, especially on a car with only 28000 miles. The car has always been dealer maintained and is actually in better condition than when I bought it off the showroom. Mazda refuses to replace it under the original warranty, or even the extended factory warranty.

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Both the driver and passenger side convertible top latches, which secure the convertible top when it is closed, failed to lock as designed when the latches are in the closed position. This potentially leads to the convertible top latches inadvertently opening at any speed, resulting in the convertible top opening inadvertently at any speed.

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Convert able hard top flew off causing damage to vehicle (ohio state police report).

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2002 Mazda Miata have defective top latches. Consumer wants Mazda to repair vehicle at their expense. The consumer stated the convertible latch, un-latched on its own while driving.