That new roof adds 45kg to the car s kerb weight in turn increasing the rf s 0 62mph time by 0 3sec to 8 6sec for the 1 5 litre 8 6sec while the 2 litre car is 0 1sec slower at 7 4sec.
Mx5 coupe roof problems.
Careless owners can leave the roof down in poor weather so it s important to check for damp patches and water.
It s lightweight fun to drive and looks good.
The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Imagine driving on the highway and rain suddenly hits you if you are in the miata mx 5 there is bad news for you.
And for good reason.
Problem with mx5 roof going down.
Clear coat is delaminating 2000 mx 5 miata average.
The coupe cabriolet s roof can stick half open because of faulty position sensors.
For more than three decades the mazda mx 5 miata has been the go to open top option for enthusiasts.
Some insurance companies place the folding hardtop model in a group below the soft top for that reason.
Ac compressor failure 2012 mx 5 miata average cost to fix.
The hardtop roof in the miata is pretty robust and it takes only 16 seconds for it to come one but there is a big drawback to it.
Seems to be associated with failure of nearside window electric opening system.
I went for the folding hardtop electric roof as it s more refined with the roof up which admittedly only occurs when on the motorway or if it s wet it s also more secure.
I tried the soft top the folding hardtop versions before ordering.
Mx5 retractable roof problem going down.