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#1 of 21 Mazda known for certain type of problems? by allcarsrcool Nov 11, 2006 (1:40 pm)
Is Mazda as a company known for certain type of problems? Electrical, Engine, or other? Or are they pretty reliable for the most part? Replies to this message: erics6 (Nov 11, 2006 3:47 pm)
#2 of 21 Re: Mazda known for certain type of problems? [allcarsrcool] by erics6 Nov 11, 2006 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: allcarsrcool (Nov 11, 2006 1:40 pm) Not specific problems. Some of the joint models with Ford have been average reliability, eg. 626 and Tribute. Most of the Japanese designed/made models have been better than average. I've never had any major issues with any of my Mazdas. I've had bigger issues with other Japanese cars I've owned like Subaru and Nissan. Check out Consumer Reports for an general idea of specific issues with the car you are interested in.
#3 of 21 2002 MIATA MX5 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR PROBLEM by michele9 Jan 03, 2007 (10:52 am)
I'M A WOMAN WHO WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE WIRE CONNECTOR TO THE HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET GOT TOO HOT AND MELTED THE INSIDE OF PLASTIC SOCKET. THEY SAID THE DEALER QUOTED $2000 TO REPLACE ALL WIRING HARNESS AS THEY DO NOT SELL INDIVIDUAL PARTS. THE OTHER SOLUTION WAS TO GET A NEW CONNECTOR FROM A WRECKING YARD AND SPLICE OR SOLDER ON THAT ONE. THE COST,$10 TO $15. IS THIS INFORMATION TRUE IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, AND IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MIATA'S THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR THE HELP. Replies to this message: erics6 (Jan 03, 2007 12:34 pm) rgroe (Feb 19, 2007 10:54 am)
#4 of 21 Re: 2002 MIATA MX5 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR PROBLEM [michele9] by erics6 Jan 03, 2007 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: michele9 (Jan 03, 2007 10:52 am) There was a recall on foglights that are below the bumper. http://www.miata.net/garage/tsb/foglight_recall.html http://www.miata.net/garage/tsb/1103foglightinspectionandrepair1.pdf   Never heard of headlight problems. 01+ uses projector beams style lights, but I'm not aware of any issues with them. I'd go the junkyard route. Dealer quote sounds ridiculous.
#6 of 21 Engine Sputter by kswing Jan 27, 2007 (10:17 am)
Can anyone help, I'm looking at a 92 Miata and it has an engine sputter. The wires and plugs have been changed.Is this a sign of something serious, Should I just walk away from this car,or is there a fix for this problem. Replies to this message: erics6 (Jan 27, 2007 7:31 pm) ndogg (Aug 13, 2007 7:19 pm)
#7 of 21 Re: Engine Sputter [kswing] by erics6 Jan 27, 2007 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: kswing (Jan 27, 2007 10:17 am) If your buying I'd look for another Miata. They're a dime a dozen. Lot's of good ones out there.
#8 of 21 Re: 2002 MIATA MX5 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR PROBLEM [michele9] by rgroe Feb 19, 2007 (10:54 am)
Replying to: michele9 (Jan 03, 2007 10:52 am) Hi, I had the same problem. Dealer quoted $850 just for the harness. Claimed it was too dangerous to splice in a socket. Auto parts store across the street had a socket for $9 - it is a standard size - and an independent mechanic soldered it in place for a modest fee. This is criminal behavior on the part of the dealer. I like my MPV but am unlikely to get another Mazda for this and other service problems. BTW, my socket also overheated and melted. Cliff in PA.
#9 of 21 Anyone also experience this? (from Long Term log) by manybmws Feb 21, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Stop me, stop me   The Mazda MX-5 Miata is still the standard of reference for people who care about driving. It's the best car with which to learn about driving, and nearly everybody you know has driven one or wants to drive one.   So our current long-term MX-5 surprised me a little. At 17,000 miles, our MX-5's brake pedal doesn't feel quite right. The pedal action is initially very light and lacks any feedback, and then the brake pads really bite. The overall braking action is not abrupt exactly, but it's not smooth, either.   It's not an issue when you're braking hard, but it can be difficult to brake lightly and smoothly in traffic situations. It's probably only something I'd notice, since I'm the kind of guy who doesn't like to stand the car on its nose under braking.   Our test car hasn't led a very hard life, and it's never even been to a race track (so far), so I'm pretty mystified. I have to say that this is the first MX-5 I've driven that has any reasonable amount of mileage on the odometer.   Turns out, this braking issue seems be apparent in the new-generation MX-5. Our sources tell us that it's difficult to know which part of the braking hardware is responsible. But apparently it's something the Mazda engineers plan to address.   So I guess it's not just me after all. A refreshing change….   Posted by Michael Feb 8, 2007 12:50 pm
#10 of 21 Anyone have gas tank leak issues with 2002 Miata? by wingden Apr 10, 2007 (4:49 pm)
Is anyone else having gas tank leak issues with a 2002 Miata? Or, did I possibly overfill the tank to create strong smell of gasoline odors. There is no spillage on the garage floor??

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