Mazda MX-5/Miata ND Buyers guide (2015-2024) Avoid known problems on Mazda MX-5 Roadster (1.5/2.0)
Mazda MX-5/Miata/Roadster ND ND1 ND2 ND3 (2015-2024) Buyers guide for common problems with the 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre skyactive models. Avoid buying a cheap broken MK4 Mazda MX-5 with rust and known faults, and if you have already bought one then you can use this as an owner's guide on what to look out for. Avoid the mistakes of buying the cheapest broken Mazda MX-5 ND as a track car or fast daily only to have large bills and spend more time looking at your Miata than driving it. You may be attempting to fix the Mazda MX-5 with parts known to fix weak points with our review. This buyer's guide covers the Mazda MX-5 and Mazda Miata from 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 in all trims from Icon to R-Sport or basic SE. Mazda MX-5 owners may also find our guide useful and informative as we list common faults and problems to keep a look out for.
The MK4 Mazda MX-5 ND is a reliable vehicle although some known faults and problems remain and should be avoided when looking for one to buy.
If you have previously bought or sold a Mazda MX-5 why not add a comment below about your experience.
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ND Mazda MX-5 running costs and reliability as well as common faults and what to know before you buy.
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Got my 2004 roadster GT RS in Australia. Couldn’t be more happier. After owning the NC for ten years. It is what it is. Nothing more nothing less. So grateful to Mazda for keeping it the real roadster it was originally built for.
2020 club owner here. Be on the lookout for your infotainment screen getting delaminated from the inside. This is due to sudden temperature change inside the cabin which in turn causes the adhesive on the inside of the screen to delaminate. If you have your AC on cold full blast on a hot sunny day and you park your car in direct sunlight which heats the infotainment screen assembly, it will happen. It looks like a bunch of spider webs or frozen ice crystals. I'm taking mine to the dealership in a couple of days to see if the warranty will cover it.
My press car this week is the Club trim. I’ve had a smile on my face the entire time.
Adjusting for inflation, the ND3 base is slightly cheaper than the very first Miata.
MX5 is sexy
Thorough review, thank you. You have a new subscriber.
You can retro fit the reach steering column to early cars.
Thanks for adding that tip 👍
there was also a fuel pump recall, i've had it done
Thanks for adding, where abouts in the world are you? Some recalls are region-specific, which makes trying to find them all tough so I appreciate you adding this comment 👍
@@themilesdriven i'm from belgium :) but my car is german originally
Good video but tough to watch all way through with just one tone of voice all the way through
First time I've had feedback like that, thanks for adding 👍
@@themilesdriven didn’t mean it in a mean way mate maybe it was just me 😊 appreciate the info in your video
No worries, I took it as constructive criticism mate, always looking to improve the videos any way I can 👍
My 2022 ND2 had the issue with the roof rubbing against the roll hoop. It can be a big problem if left unaddressed because the rubbing can wear a hole into your convertible top, which is an expensive fix if you don't catch it within the warranty period, which can easily happen depending on how infrequently you put the top down. It doesn't just affect older models. It only happens if you push your seat all the way back.
Why every Miata owner out always says something about put a smile on your face. I have cx5. It doesn’t do that to my face. 😅
I own an MX-5 RF and although I love driving it, I can’t say that it always puts a smile on my face. That is just marketing talk 😄.
You didn’t emphasize enough the gearbox issues, this is by far the biggest one and it affected the car throughout its development cycle including 2023 model years. It’s a huge issue with the car unfortunately, you need to be aware of the face that you might need to replace the box at some point.
Wasn’t it just concerning track driving ? Could I ask you where you got your info from ? 😊