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Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps

CruiseGuyCommunity StarterAug 26, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubAtlanta
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 contact noise like this without replacing parts? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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CruiseGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 26, 2026permalink
OP here — recorded a short video and noted speed, temp, and whether it was in gear. Not driving it hard until I know more.
NorthPilot2Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 26, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, two 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miatas can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. I'd rather be boring and correct. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
CruiseCamper66Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 26, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is losing coolant with no puddle. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Do that first. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
EuroGarage71Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 27, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata and see if the fault moves. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
CruiseGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 27, 2026permalink
Checked the easy stuff on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata and found one clue worth chasing before I book a shop. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
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