Mazda Mx 5 Hardtop Leaks

These pans catch water that runs off the roof and leaks into the passenger compartment where the roof joins the car.

Mazda mx 5 hardtop leaks. From these pans there is a hose that allows the water to drain through openings in the rear tire wells. I would appreciate knowing where to start looking. 2009 mx5 20 sport hardtop convertible mazda mx 5. To see how frequently mazda mx 5 miata problems occur check out our car reliability stats.

Does anyone have photos showing where the drains start on the folding hard top or prht and is the trombone cleaner the best way to clean them. In these vehicles the windscreen header and roof panel may rattle while driving because of insufficient latching force between the top lock and striker this was subsequently fixed as a. If you do end up changing the plug or oil filter just make sure to get new oil when you go to the parts store since youll lose engine oil when dealing with either one. Mazda mx 5 miata body problems.

Big problem is i cant replicate the leak on my driveway with a hosepipe so i think it is related to exactly how the roof seals form as the roof is put up so some times it leaks sometimes it doesnt. Mazda mx5 mx 5 eunos mk1 mk2 mk25 hardtop hard top water tight all seals intact all latches intact heated screen note as the hardtop is used do expect the odd small mark due to use age water tight but rear glass trim missing and been re. Their answer may have been valid for a 1970s triumph spitfire but for a mazda mx5 they are having a laugh. In october 2008 mazda usa issued service bulletin 09 03508 for 2007 08 mazda nc mx 5 hard top vehicles that were manufactured prior to 11 january 2008 and had vins preceding jm1 nc 148630.

No modern car should leak even siftops like you previous mx5 kept the weather out. Mazda mx5 mx 5 water in boot skidpan. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The mx 5 has a couple of small pans located behind the seats under the area where the top folds.

If the oil leak is coming from your mazda mx 5s oil filter or plug clearly replacing them is going to be the fix. If no response within hours please check the spam in your mail box. A couple of minor marks on top of roof but barely visible unless close up. Re listed as winning bidder changed his mind as soon as auction ended.