Question 1

Blocked soft-top drains and rust (MX-5 ND)

Accepted Answer

The soft-top drains behind the seats on the MX-5 block with debris, so rainwater collects in the sills and causes rust from the inside, as well as damp carpets. Rust on the sills and rear arches is the main MOT issue on these cars.

Question 2

Early 6-speed gearbox failures (MX-5 ND)

Accepted Answer

Some early MX-5 ND cars with the 6-speed manual gearbox suffered internal failures, with grinding, difficulty selecting gears or a noisy gearbox, often after hard use. Mazda replaced many gearboxes under warranty.

Mazda MX-5MX-5 ND

Known issues and common problems

Mazda MX-5MX-5 ND

Known issues and common problems

Blocked soft-top drains and rust (MX-5 ND)1 solutionsMedium

Early 6-speed gearbox failures (MX-5 ND)at 60000 km · 1 solutionsMedium