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@denispare6995

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

"You should expect some oil leaks from these cars" BMW owners: That's cute. "The valve cover is easy to replace" BMW owners: *Screams in pure suffering*

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

There's a reason I bought a 2nd Miata and sold my german car...

@richardbenko5196

2 жыл бұрын

actually, I have a miata and recently I sold an e46 which had no oil leaks anywhere, but it was overheating as hell which is the reason I sold it. Before that, I had an shitbox e36 sedan and it wasn't leaking oil but again... overheating.. I think it's my curse cause my miata is overheating too :(

@eunosmedia90

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@bencekovacs2810

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardbenko5196 IDK man, it might be something with your driving style :D

@dougiequick1

2 жыл бұрын

@The Career Neophyte You are stuck in Hotel Beemer Hell....you can decide to check out at any time but actually departing? That is the hell part....

1. Sill rust 2. Fender rust 3. Chassis rail rust 4. A-pillar rust 5. Subframe rust Honourable mention to bootlid rust if the previous owner didn't connect the vent tubes to a wet lead acid battery.

@richardbenko5196

2 жыл бұрын

so true :(

@RoxusRemo

2 жыл бұрын

Where's the vent tubes?

@rolon-ew5kl

2 жыл бұрын

1 rocker panel rust 2 chasis rail rust 3 oil leak 4 passenger power window motor dont Work

@jake-the-neko5531

Жыл бұрын

crying in my 1999 nb with rear fender rust

@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus

Жыл бұрын

Still no rust on my '97. Kept inside every winter since new. Only driven through 1 winter.

We bought our 1990 MX-5 in 1994 and owned her for 20 years. The only problem we had was an oil leak that amounted to a quart per year. That being the rear seal, our mechanic advised us to just add oil when necessary. Otherwise, the Miata was just bulletproof. Admittedly, we kept her garaged.

@shahrozraja609

Жыл бұрын

nice

@fatchigga2498

Жыл бұрын

bro that sucks i was only imagining that i did all the work to get there just to do a rear main seal lol

@mastercricket7626

3 ай бұрын

Nice but if its a manual that will cause clutch slip and Hotspot on the flywheel .. but considering sounds like u got a killer deal bro ... peace and love

Excellent presentation. I appreciate your "just-get-to-the-points" style.

2003 NB. Radiator- replaced with an aluminium one. Soft Top - replaced. Oil Leaks - No. (manifold seal was replaced as per 100,000 km service) Floppy Vents - yes. On the ‘to-do’ list. Rust - No. Australia does not salt its roads.

@Jusu.siltsu

2 жыл бұрын

2004 NB. Radiator- replace with an aluminum one. On the ‘to-do’ list Soft Top - replaced. but has small tear thats fixed Oil Leaks - yes :) but not dripping on the ground Floppy Vents - No. fixed with tape. Rust - yes. rear wheel arch. In Finland salt allover the place on winter

@iainbagnall4825

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jusu.siltsu Do your thermostat at the same time. I sprung for a radiator replacement, mine was going green and running kinda hot when the AC was on (220F), went to aluminum rad, but it was actually just the thermostat. You can get more cooling performance boost by just goibng with new thermostat and coolant re-route than an alu rad, for less cash. mind you, the alu rad looks awesome and it was cheap enough anyway :)

@mr.lostmyaccount4721

2 жыл бұрын

Yea thank god I live where they don’t salt the roads otherwise it would be hell to maintain cars like these

@Jusu.siltsu

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.lostmyaccount4721 yea thats why everyone keep their project cars as summer cars

@Calicarver

Жыл бұрын

Do you have AC? Did your new aluminum radiator affect your AC radiator at all?

The power window switches in the NA. I became an expert at rebuilding these when I had my '97.

@RobertERensch

2 жыл бұрын

Those go bad on the NB, too. I tore the plastic lever assembly out and used the switches on the circuit board directly for a while before putting new levers in. The top latches perform a similar trick with wear. They won’t stay in the latched position because the retaining nub wears off. I got “remanufactured” latches. Still overpriced, but cheaper than new factory items. Think I’ll mention that the leather seats go to blazes in a hurry, too. Darn stuff.

@richardbenko5196

2 жыл бұрын

everything about power windows in NA is constantly breaking down... I know what I'm talking about

@Androctonus84

2 жыл бұрын

I did have to replace the whole regulator in my driver's side once in 200K miles, but I had to clean and rebuild that switch at least 20 times in the same span.

@SchlechteBewertung

2 жыл бұрын

i fixed mine by sanding the contact patches and removing a bit of the plastik on the switch it self, whrere the metal is. On my Miata it seemed like it got pushed into the plastik somehow.

4:07 “with age sometimes its hard to keep it up”

Early Miatas? One of the best cars on earth, pure and simple. I’ve owned two of them, and I’d buy another in a heartbeat.

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The one in this video is my 4th

2003 NB owner. The only unscheduled maintenance that I've had to do with my car is to replace one of the header latches, as the locking mechanism can wear with use. If possible, I would recommend to keep the car garaged, as this keeps the weather off the car, as well as the debris.

Was fully prepared to roll my eyes when I started watching your video. I apologize for that. I have a 95 Montego Blue with 215,000 mi on it. I've got about 10 grand into her, engine and transmission are fully stock. I consider myself a religious zealot in the Church of Miata, and your info was spot on. The only other known failure point on miatas I would bring up, are the clutch slave cylinders. It's a very easy fix, and a cheap part, but for some reason the seals tend to go out prematurely.

I have a 93 NA and all the issues you addressed are spot on. I have had to replace the soft top. Clean out the rain rail drains unclog the pinch weld drains under the car. I have 290,000 miles and the engine doesn't leak oil so I have been lucky there. I really enjoy your videos and have been a subscriber for quite a while. Always good content. Keep them coming

I think the water pump is worth a mention. If you have a coolant drip in the front, get ready to take the front of the motor off and do the timing belt. It is 100% going to happen.

Very helpful, easy to understand tips on what to watch out for. - many thanks. My '97 NA Speedster is garaged year round. When putting away for the winter I put the top up to keep the material straight and in its natural position. However, to avoid strain over 6 months of storage, I DON'T latch the top to the windshield - just let it sit up in its natural position. A top boot/tonneau cover is a must to keep out the sun, dust and moisture. When folding down the top, make sure your vinyl window isn't creased or folded crookedly. I also tuck a rolled up towel in the outside of the rear window when the top is down, to minimize any creasing and to keep out dust. Regular cleaning and treating a vinyl top will ensure a long life. I believe there are about 13 (!) drain tubes on NA Miatas. Carefully cleaning them out will help fend off lower body rust and prevent water in the interior.

Just bought my first Miata, so far every video uploaded has helped me so much

@s.daniel2259

2 жыл бұрын

What year?

Just brought my 2000 Miata LS home yesterday. Thanks for the content!!

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

Great info brother. Had all those issues except the rust issues!

The Miata is a great car. I had a ‘93 that I kept almost 10 years. The only failure was a plastic gear in the window lift mechanism. Some design problems that were easily fixed such as a frame brace that was included from the factory I think in ‘94. When I sold it I bought a 2000 Corvette convertible. Now that was a car with lots of MAJOR design and manufacturing issues. More than I can remember. It looked good, had 29 mpg, quick acceleration and stopping. Altogether a different car. But from an engineering and quality perspective, Miata wins my vote!

@samcolt1079

8 ай бұрын

BULL CRAP ITS A PIECE OF JUNK

Just to add to the oil leak problem don’t forget that oil and coolant hoses don’t go well with each other since the cam seal on the back of the head is such an issue it will always cause the heater core hose directly under it to wear much faster don’t forget to check for a squishy or ballooning hose!

3:13 - Not just the rear main seal. There is a carrier for the rear main on the NA and NB's, that can make it look like the rear main is leaking, you'll have to replace part of the oil pan gasket for this as well. I recommend you replace both if you are doing a rear main seal job to avoid removing your transmission more than once. The carrier for the rear main seal will look like the rear main is leaking when you get there, heads up.....Hopefully this will help one person.

@moopioche

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Can you link to this part? I've fixed all of my leaks (including cam and crank pulleys) and so now fixing to pull the trans and only want to do this once!

My 1995 Gen 1, Series 2 (1.8L) in Classic Red acquired in 2001. Always garaged and not driven in winter. Now with 132,247 miles. Head gasket replaced in 2017. Radiator replaced with an aluminum Mishimoto in 2018. Just replaced the soft top and rain rail this June. Maintenance costs over 21 years of my ownership is $7,451.13 or $354.82/year. Pristine appearance and shown frequently at auto shows. Lovin' every minute of it.

Those video IS A MUST it's really ideal, thanks!

the one problem ive had recently is a beltsquealing on cold starts. Not just sometimes, but EVERY cold start. The belt tension and pulleys are fine. I also have the rear main seal leak issue. But that's it. I've had most of my issues fixed on my 223K mile miata.

Audio is EXCELLENT. The whole video is Good. Many KZread videos will "show" but you can't hear and the producers are oblivious to it or don't care even with the volume up. This was excellent concise to the point and very informative.

@CashedOutCars

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I always try to make my audio as clear as possible. I appreciate it!

Great video! Simple solution for soft top issues, remove and hit the track!

Picking up mine in about 2 hours. A 1996 1.8 NA and genuine rocket bunny kit.... can't wait.

mk2's also rust on the front chassis rails. since its structural its really worth checking and fixing immediately if they are swollen!

I have a 90’ miata with 328k miles and have done all things you mentioned. BUT, I consider them problems applied to ANY CAR. Nothing unusual if you Truly care about your car and maintain it out of love. Just my 2cents!!!! Thank you!

Lettings everybody pass on the track straights and catching them up in corners... Balance comes with a reliable turbo setup, grip- and brake upgrades as well

Just bought a 99 nb today, thanks for the insight into what to look out for!

@CashedOutCars

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your car! I have a more in depth video on Miata common problems on my channel :)

@parabolicpaintball8169

Жыл бұрын

@@CashedOutCars any chance you have one about cheap functional upgrades? 90% of my friends are screaming for me to Autocross it but I don't want it any stiffer than it is now 😂

I have a mint condition 2001 Miata LS and be 1.8 L. Since buying new off the lot, the only thing that is gone wrong on the vehicle was a slight misfire on multiple cylinders. After it been sitting for five years in the driveway we change the coil pack, and she’s been running great.

My Miata had 1 previous owner and it just so happened to be in a coastal region, I’ve never seen so much rust before!

Thanks for the radiator hint.

I've owned my N/A for eleven years. The UK climate isn't kind to bodywork, but because my MX-5 had always been reliable and my wonderful local garage had maintained it mechanically over the years, I decided on two new wings (fenders, I think you folks in the USA call them) plus having the rot cut out and new metal welded in at the rear wheel arches. That was four years ago, and it was cheaper than buying another car - plus I know the car's history whilst in my care. All of the issues you mention are spot-on, all part of normal wear and tear. My car's had a new convertible roof, clutch servo cylinders, new suspension springs (I blame the ridiculous speed humps in our area, even though I'm careful when driving over them), new brake discs, new clutch, camshaft cover gasket, battery, driver's door handle spring and four tyres. To help preserve the bodywork, the underside's been sprayed with Waxoyl. It seems to be very effective. Importantly, all of this has been affordable!

These cars are so reliable that you need to find unreliable things about it 😂

Thanks, a very informative video :) I wonder if you have a video on why and how to fix engine over revving after it is warmed up or hot??

I have a 2001 NB2 with 60,000 miles. Replaced the radiator when purchased, cleaned out the drains and fender panel. Sprayed anti corrosion on inside of panels. Swapped AC vents with 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (slightly modified). One problem that WILL happen and one I consider more important than floppy vents is the soft top latches wear and won't stay shut. You'll be driving, the wind will catch your top and rip it open.

Great thanks how do you clean out the rear drainage how to find the right obd conector

I’ve had the misfortune of having an unscheduled valve cover gasket replacement due to the factory PCV breaking into a thousand pieces while replacing the PCV to intake hose. Wasn’t too bad, but wasn’t fun either.

What a great time to live on the west coast, ive never seen a rusty miata, maybe a few rusty mufflers but thats it

Great video..I have a 2006 touring that has 115k miles and so far I've only had to replace the electric thermostat.

2000 Miata Thrust Bearing Failure at 20xxx . Bought used engine that had the same problem Remove and replace engine 2x . Set thrust bearing properly at minimum. No problem since. I have had multiple slave cylinders fail. Clutch master fail x 2 Fuel pump failure in 2023. Rear calipers leaking x 2 Water Pump failure, replaced, switch for electric mirrors failure, replaced. Replaced green radiator. Replaced top with Robbins Top. Keep up the good work.

i have a '89 Eunos at 190K miles in the UK which is very wet. It has the original roof with no cracks, rain-rail fine although needed new foam installed inside rubbers around windows. Water inside the car often due to blocked drain pipes behind the seats. Rear wheel arches rust as do windscreen surround. Electric windows on NA can be a problem but are fixed with a deep clean and new bushes. Gear change can become loose between 2nd and 3rd, replace the nylon bush on the bottom of the gear selector rod, simple 60 min job.

I have a 1990 thats rust free and has zero leaks or issues hopefully it stays this way as it has 175k

@SigSauced

2 жыл бұрын

same here, mines like at 230k and has a bunch of suspension work done on it but i need to replace the front end of the thing

@iainbagnall4825

2 жыл бұрын

keep on top of the scheduled maintenance and it should keep on going. A guy in my miata club has a NA with 300K miles on it, never had the head off

25 years on, still waiting for any of these to happen.

@odenroberts7603

Жыл бұрын

Lucky model I guess

Straight to the point. I REALLY like that.

@CashedOutCars

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I just bought a 2003 NB, and I’m so excited! I remember wanting one the first time I saw one.

@win5947

2 ай бұрын

How is it going for you? I'm about to buy a 2002. I'm not much of a car guy 😅

@MarbleFox162

2 ай бұрын

@@win5947 It’s been flawless. The only thing I’ve needed to do is general maintenance. Oil and oil filter change etc. It’s been my daily this whole time, even through the Utah winter, and it’s been perfectly dependable. I’d recommend always driving with at least the running lights on, and maybe even getting a train horn lol. I live next to a high school, and so I’ve had a few close calls with high school kids not paying any attention at all. The train horn scares the bajebus out of them and they always stop immediately.

I have a 2000 NB. At one point the clip that holds the window puller cable in my passenger window came off and got in the way of the glass going down. That was an easy fix, just a zip tie in the door panel to hold the cable in place. It has an alright top and rain rail (I think) and I don't know if it has the rust. But it definitely leaks oil, the vents are floppy, and my radiator cracked at one point, I had to get a new radiator for it.

I have an 02 NB Miata, and I recently replaced the radiator which cracked, I replaced the top last year and now I am actually having to replace the cam shaft position sensor. Which as I have done research is a common fail a well.

All 5 problems are resolved on mine soo iam quite happy right now😋😁 nice video 👍

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Nice😁have fun with it!

Glad I replaced my vinyl top with cloth top. More durable

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

And looks great too!

@Yowzoe

2 жыл бұрын

Did you put it on yourself? To take a long time?

Great video. I have a 2002 mx5 with 123k miles on her and sadly the bottom ends started knocking. Time for a new engine and maybe that supercharger I want.

'96 black and tan, bought new. Driven year round up until fall of 2013, ~352k on the clock and currently sitting in my garage waiting to be restored thanks to the liquid car dissolver CT uses on the roads in winter. Other than routine scheduled maintenance & brake pads/rotors (and go-fast goodies like shocks, springs and sway bars), it was a very reliable car. Replaced a weeping differential axle shaft seal at 66k, and welded a rusted through exhaust flange somewhere in the mid 100s. Had to replace a rear wheel bearing somewhere in the low 200s. Finally did the water pump and hoses with the 240k timing belt replacement, replaced a dead fuel injector some time in the mid 200s, alternator brushes around 280k and replaced the rear calipers in the low 300s when one of the parking brake adjusters finally seized. Incredibly trouble free car! Oh yeah, did the radiator somewhere in there, too, probably in the 200s.

2003 Mx-5 Miata, have had to replace the fuel pump twice, seems to be a big problem if your Miata sits to long. Thanks for the info and will have to check your recommendations on my wife Miata. Thanks for the if info! Smooth riding!

2 - 1992's For thirty-year-old cars, they are quite remarkable. A little rust on the rear quarters from plugged drains on the black one, and a rattle in the speedo cable on the red one, but other than that still a lot of fun. Small issues over the years are as follows. New tops for both, but not too bad a job. Alternator chirp when cold. Black one Power window guides and lubricant. Both cars, but the red ones where MIA. Small oil leak from main seal on the black one. Radios are problematic at best. Red one's dead and the black one has ground issues. Easy cars to work on and parts are reasonable, some odd parts are getting hard to find. Needed a passenger side mirror for the red one and couldn't find a direct replacement, only glue on ones that covered the original and looked horrible. Not the cars fault I broke it doing something in the garage, replaced it with a used one.

radiator used to be like $50 to replace when I had a NA. I paid ~$470 for a glass window top. put in a NB Top frame. Outside of that, my shocks needed replacing (I got NB shocks where some NB owner swapped for Bilsteins) also every other month I replaced a relay or solenoid for between $15-60.

In Scotland, only one main problem: Rust! So common that all chassis rail replacement, sill parts etc can be purhased and welded in! Honda seal on the cam cover solves that oil leak!

@CashedOutCars

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s common anywhere with harsher environments unfortunately. They’re amazing other than that

MX-5 NB1 2000 Radiator crack? Check Soft top rips? Check Clogged rain rails? Check Engine oil leaks? Check (front crankshaft and valve cover) I would also add coil pack failure and power windows only rolling down half of the way! From my experience and what I read in other forums those two are also very common. At least, it's a cheap car to fix! Great video man!

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Luckily nothing catastrophic tends to go wrong with these!

@mikefannon6994

2 жыл бұрын

I've had my 2001 for 3 years. Had to blow out drains behind doors. One window would only go down 5 inches - tie holding wiring disintegrated. Fixed with a cable tie. To avoid rust and soft-top problems keep garaged if possible. Thanks for excellent video!

Kudo's on a verrry clean engine bay. I'm on my fourth MX-5--an '07 w/retractible hardtop, now at 280-k miles. Item #6 on your list should be the A/C compressor (especially in areas of the country where we use the A/C year-round).

Thanks! I’m looking for a first car and been thinking about miatas, we call them mx-5 here

The Japanese - made radiators are having less problems but it is a simple fix with a Koyo / Flying Miata or similar. Never had an oil leak on rocker cover. The sealing had been replaced during timing belt service every 100000 kms so no problems there. Soft top- come on, it is logical that that is not lasting more than 10 years. But had to replace ignition wires to NGK on both my NA and NB 10.Anni. Some have NGK from factory, mine ( Germany ) doesn`t. Brakes, Brake disks- replaced the front calipers on my NB for 4 pots and Zimmermann brake rotors + Stahlflex PTFE ss braidet lines. Great upgrade. And Bilstein shocks if not already in ...

I wish those were all the oil leaks. I've also had the cam shaft seals leak, the front crankshaft seals leak. And the worst of all I'm fixing now on an NA is the oil pump leaking at that gasket that runs along the top of it. Requires the engine to come out, since it's bolted into the oil pan at the bottom.

YEP! Every problem but the rust. Great video

Awesome video man

I have a 2003 NB I've owned since 2007. Its rear main seal has leaked since about 2010... had the valve cover leak too, but fixed that one. Rear main STILL leaks to this day, but hasn't really gotten any worse. Some day I'll summon up the motivation to drop the trans and replace it but today is not that day.

Lost me with your "green" radiators. Still, I'll pay attention on my ND. Thanks for the tips.

Thanks so much for the review. I had a Miata years ago. Now that I’m retired my wife and I are looking into buying a nice newer Miata for our fun summer vehicle.

@CashedOutCars

6 ай бұрын

All generations are great! Enjoy it when you get one

Just bought a 2000 NB, i will check for these things 😉

pro-tip for the vents; just press the inwards a bit and then they'll stay at their position.

Damn, I guess I'll be having these problems in my Nissan Altima. Thanks for telling me!

2002 Miata. Original owner. 75K. Sat outside and driven year round (great sled!) for first 5 or so years. Yes, rust, especially rocker panels and lower fenders but also muffler heat shields (just removed). Replaced the rear O2 sensor ~50K. New top and rain rail about same time. Valve cover gasket is leaking but not enough to worry about. Air conditioner compressor failed at ~60K but who needs it anyway.

Another good helpful video. Maybe add the window switches failing, and windows needing cleaning/regreasing, and the center console lid latch and/or hinge breaking. (On my NB1 I glued in a flexible hinge and used a magnet from a hard drive so the lid just lifts open.) (Lots of posts on forums with somewhat complicated ways to remove the vents, but I saw one that showed a really simple way that doesn't risk scratching or damaging anything by just using a small hole in the vent.) *Sorry, didn't see window switches already mentioned.

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Good point with the windows, mine are very slow on this NB and I also just replaced my center console

@garyf5192

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've cleaned the windows and tracks and done the Shin Etsu grease and that's worked well, but I still have the nagging feeling I could have cleaned better because it's tough to get in there.

I loved my 90 Miata. It was Red with Tan interior. It was a perfect car for a 25 year old man

I have a '93 with 260,000 and no rust and the radiator still looks new. I do live in California so rust is not so common on any of my older vehicles but I wonder at what point I should start to see the green on my radiator. If you are willing to help this engine sounds great and does not really have any leaking at this time but with this many miles should i go ahead and replace any gaskets or seals before they go bad. The only one I have replaced is the head gasket and that was just because I took the head off to clean out the lifters.

I thought someone would have mentioned the sump seal - the 2 semi circular inserts shrink and leak. Had a 323gtx with the same engine - same problem. Thought it was rear seal on 323 but no. MX5 has small weep from front sump seal.

I have a 96 with 275k miles. It's been very well maintained so no oil leaks or anything of the sort. I have an aluminum radiator. The only issue is floppy vents and rust on the rear quarters since the old owner never cleaned the rain drain

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Get it up to 1,000,000 miles :) Enjoy it!

Love your Miata content, waiting for those videos of how to fix the oil leaks :)

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I'll keep it on the list of video to make!

My 94 laguna blue and tan has a tick over 16k miles. Definitely need to take a look

The trunk lock actuator arm breaking after the B810 relay has been broken.

Had a 97 myself. Drove it for five years and the only things I ever had to do were change the oil and put gas in it. Was a great car, no oil leaks, no rust. Had a glass back window and a few up grade parts in it. Aluminum radiator, stainless headers and exhaust system, after market sway bars, lightened flywheel. Have a 2003 BMW Z4 I bought new and it has also been a great car. Changed the valve cover gasket at 112,000 because I wanted to see what it looked like inside with those miles, wasn't difficult.

@CashedOutCars

7 ай бұрын

They’re amazing! Enjoy the new Z too

1999 MX-5 NB; had to replace soft top, front left fender, radiator, and cam cover seal. But the main issue is intermittent hard starting (battery and alternator were changed out for separate other reasons, ignition switch plus electrical grounds checked and cleaned; however, the problem still persists).

Clutch slave and master are weak. Front hub broke in two pieces with lite track duty. Mine didn’t cause damage since I caught it immediately, but has caused extensive damage to many Miatas.

1993 NA Miata here. Yes to all. Completely accurate and yet still a very amazingly resilient car. I’m not a mechanic and did replace my own radiator. Get puppy pads to prevent spills on the driveway. I also replaced the gasket seal but even taking great care and adding the extra sealant to problem areas the gasket still leaks. This may be something in need a professional to do since I already had my hand at it. Lastly SPARK PLUGS. The Miata eats spark plugs. I bought premium ones after replacing them a few times and they lasted just as long, not worth the up charge. It’s just a yearly thing I do now.

@ettoreplebani10

Жыл бұрын

was your oil leaking on the belt? i’m trying to buy a 96 and it’s leaking oil on the belt near the alternator.

I have a softtop company for over 30 years , and I can tell you it is one of the best hoods/ ragtop/ softtop ..the water coming out of the bottom is blocked drainage..overflowing. I have personally had more than 10 of these cars ..a cheap fantastic convertible...

Never had any of those problems on my NA, but I have had master/slave clutch issues. Cheap and easy to fix.

@CashedOutCars

Жыл бұрын

That's a very common one too. Enjoy it!

@scotty3348

Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan , my clutch is messing up . Seems to engage at different locations of peddle how did yo7 know it was a salve ?..

Really good points! How to reset the alarm after replacing the battery? Thanks!!

the main front frame supports that rust could easily be remedied if you clean the support arms and undercoat them, i was lucky in that the original owner of my current NB undercoated everything before it hit the road. its a pita when i need to get a bolt out but im thankful its there because my undercarriage has zero rust

I have a 99 NB, about 70k miles. radiator replaced due to top cracking. Replaced top. It was ok but rain rail was leaking. Vent pad a little loose.

I own an nb1 1.8 with 99K miles.The major issue I had/have is some idle drop getting to a stop sign (breaking or not). Other than that is perfect, no rust, no leaks. I do trackdays 1 or 2 per year.

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Where do you track it?

@TheRayco86

2 жыл бұрын

@@CashedOutCars overseas! Canary islands 🌅

@omegaarms4287

2 жыл бұрын

Same how did u fix it?

I have a 1996 with 196000 miles, I had to replace the clutch slave twice. Yes, mine has drooping vents, original top but the back window turned yellow and cracked. Mine does not leak oil, I had to replace the radiator after a accident with a aftermarket,. Listen, I’ve owned cars with half the mileage and had a lot more problems (talking Vega, Chevette, Sprint) I love my Miata

Also the cover under the steering column will fall off. Have had an NA and NB and it happened in both. Also have had valve cover oil leaks in both and not a leaky rain rail but definitely clogged drains that have to be cleaned out periodically.

Any tips on water in the trunk. I’ve changed the tail light gaskets and still have the same issue

You could have mentioned the clutch rubber/plastic buffer. They get old and finally beak and you can see the pieces at your feet. You can check when your Miata no longer start. It happened on both my miatas.

I had a 96 Miata with 32k miles and it was leaking from the valve cover the valve cover is a must for replacing

Just subscribed and liked. One question driving a 2001, drove about 20 minutes home from work yesterday and noticed a weird almost paint type smell in my garage after. My son and wife noticed it as well. Any idea what that might be? Thanks

30k congrats

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀Let's keep the momentum going!!!

I’ve have front wheel bearings go. Front brake callipers seize and rusty sills, leaking roof. Clutch release bearing went too and water pump had tight spots when replaced. All on a 76,000 mile 2002

NC instead of radiator the coolant reservoir fails instead :)

I've got a '95 NA: radiator, front wings, rear wheel arches and sills (front and rear) - twice. Two sets of springs and dampers. Clutch slave cylinder. Ignition coil and rain rail (fixed with wide insulating tape). It's a stock 1.8 (with 16° advance) and it goes like stink - using 97 octane. It's going to rust again, but I don't care, because I love the way it goes and handles 😀

@josephpercel8802

2 жыл бұрын

97 octane? We only get 93 here in the states. Must be a right old banger.

@CashedOutCars

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the octane rating is a different scale over seas

the only issue i had was camshaft/crankshaft sensor went bad the first week i got it 2nd hand. but they were an easy fix.