Service Brakes Problems of Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5 owners have reported 9 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mazda MX5


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mazda MX5

The Service Brakes problem

On the dash the amber abs light came on as well as the red brake light and they stayed on for a couples and I took it to the shop and they said it was the "steering angle sensor" and they changed it and the lights came back on a day later and they took another look from head to toe and   Read details...

The Brake Disc problem

Brakes fail to stop the car in rain or wet conditions on first try.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Poor wet braking - doesn't seem to brake well at all when the roads are wet.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

The dynamic stability control (dsc) activated, dash light stayed on, while driving straight. I believe this is a safety issue due to the probability that had the pavement be slippery with rain, snow or ice the dsc braking the wheels to prevent a skid, that wasn't there, would more than likely have   Read details...




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