2021 Mazda CX-5 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — first HPDE in a stock street car
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 36,000 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring — coolant is old by time but low mileage
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 22,000 miles. Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to…
Anyone else: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — physical buttons are disappearing again — good or bad?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 151,000 miles. Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What c…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — need advice: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 48,000 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn…
Question: Driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and…
Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
Thinking about moving to a square setup for tire rotation and track use. Besides fitment, what handling changes should I expect on a car calibrated around stag…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels v…
CX-5 turbo oil level drops before service interval
I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turbo owners, what documentation/tests did you…
TowTraveler19Community StarterJul 5, 20262021 Mazda CX-5 TurboBoston / New England6 replies0 helpful
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — Long Island owner question
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
Small oil leak or just old residue?
There is a damp area around the lower side of the engine but nothing reaches the ground overnight. I cleaned it once and it slowly came back. What's the best w…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — question: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — question: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 78,000 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. Wha…
High transmission temperature after several hard laps
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 78,000 miles. After several laps the transmission temp rises enough that shifting behavior changes. Car cools down and works norma…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring — question: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring — anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 62,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed.
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 37,000 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn…