Structure Problems of Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5 owners have reported 22 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mazda MX5


Recently reported Structure problems of Mazda MX5

The Body problem

My car has less than 65,000 and is just 10 years old but the transmission cross member is shot . I have had cars with nearly 300,000 and this never happened the part is on backorder.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Approximately, one month ago, I began to experience water accumulation on the driver's side of my vehicle. This happened every time there was any kind of rain, and I left the vehicle outside. After a particularly hard rain on February 17, 2012 in my area, the next morning there was approximately a   Read details...

The Trunk Lid problem

Water is leaking into the truck which three areas has rubber grommets that allow water to exit. He does not know why the water is entering the trunk area. The water was up to the battery terminal with each compartment containing water.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Soul red crystal paint excessive paint chipping. Front of car and hood has more that 50 white spots from chipping paint. 23,000 miles and the car looks terrible from the front.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Water is leaking into the truck which three areas has rubber grommets that allow water to exit. He does not know why the water is entering the trunk area. The water was up to the battery terminal with each compartment containing water.   Read details...




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