I have a intermittent problem with my 2000 miata, intermittently runs bad misses terribly then clears up just as fast. I have had the Mazda dealer tune it up, plugs, wires fuel filter but it still does it. It has a P0420 cat efficiency code in it when this happens. I have never been able to get it...

I have a '92 Black and Tan and need to replace the plugs. When we bought the car a little over 3k ago we were told the plugs had just been replaced. But now I want to swap them and was wondering if some of you would share your thoughts as to the best ones to get. I have used split fires on a...

I just got back from the Mazda dealer where they replaced the battery in the '97 Miata. That's the third battery in three years. The car belongs to my son who's stationed in Hawaii and could only take one vehicle with him. I drive it once a week, usually about 16 miles. It does okay in the...

Who out here might know how/who to reach at the Houston club for membership info? If you want to write offlist try carol at mypermanentemail dot com Thanks!

Last I wrote my 2000 Miata was broken down (stopped running and would not start) and towed to a dealer in Shreveport, LA. After changing out the fuel pump relay and computer to no avail, they diagnosed the problem as damage to the fusebox and wiring somehow caused by the after market alarm. They...

Why? This: I ordered a clutch from Good-Win-Racing on Sunday May 6. At that time I ordered it, it didn't say a word about being a special build-to-order product. Then when I received notification that my shipment had arrived, the clutch was there.

If this had been two months ago before I discovered coming out of Tulsa that yes, the CC in my 93' actually works (don't ask) I wouldn't be having these qualms. But geez, it took a load off of my foot for those 2000 miles back to SF. So, the lack of CC on the Mazdaspeed is bugging me. Has anyone...

Good afternoon, I have a 2002 Miata with the six speed transmission and 16,000 km. Lately I have noticed a stumble when shifting when the car is cold. Does anyone know of any warranties or other dealer information about any fault with this? I have just gone through an unfortunate situation with...

I have a 1996 Madza 626, V6 and a auto trans. It will not shift into high gear. I have tried to make it shift with gas and/or shift lever. Any ideas out there. Thanks Chuck 39

My partner wants to put a trailer hitch on our MX-5 so our new toy (a tadpole trike) can be carried. I am certain that a hitch would lower the trade in value of the car. He says it would not. Anyone care to comment?

I'm installing a power antenna in my '97 to replace the old non-power one. I got the stock Mazda power unit from the dealer and everything went into place very easily. That should have been my first inkling of trouble. It just doesn't go up. So, here's the set-up. Other than the wire for the...

My radiator isn't gonna last too much longer. It's the original 12yr old radiator, and it's got little cracks in the top, plastic area. Anyone have advice on a reasonably priced replacement? It looks like you can get a generic for under $150, OEM for $175-$200, or metal, dual-cores for...

after reading all the different ways folks have changed their back plastic, I think I'm leaning towards cutting out the plastic, and glueing a new one on. My question is what type of plastic is best to use that you can get from hardware stores. I'm in the san jose, california area - is there...

I am about to purchase a replacement (ebay) for my second keyless entry remote. The specs match up completely and I'm not even certain if it's a MAZDA part or an aftermarket one. Anyway, how easy will it be to program? When I enquired about replacement about a month ago, the dealer quoted a...

So I bought a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and now I need to sell the 97 NA... But I wanted to ask some other MSM owners a few questions...to start off, have you had any problems? Mine has 52,000 miles on it, was a lease vehicle so I think it was dealer maintained. The only thing I have noted thus far...

Holy crap, I don't know which is more painful to see, the spelling or the miata. It is actually advertised as a "The ultimate miata + wing". Unbelievable. The wing helps with downforce at "around 160 mph". If that doesn't sell you the car, it has a HUGE TAK! Come on, he has recipes for the car,...

Is a roll bar really needed ? Which make is actually protective, and won't interfere with my 1996 soft top with glass window? Aren't most of the roll bars available just decorative & don't really protect the driver in the event of a roll over? Aren't roll overs extremely rare in such a low riding...

My '99 Miata radio power/volume push button is not working as well as it used to. It feels like the spring that gives the button a distinct in/out feel when you push it is broken. It still works, but when I go to change the volume, I have to be extra careful not to accidentally turn it off. It's...

If anyone is interested... The Feb 2011 issue of EVO magazine from GB has a short article about a turbocharged NA. The magz is available in PDF format in e-book.technical newsgroup.

In the last two weeks my 95 Miata (153K miles) becomes extremely difficult to get in gear. Reverse being so impossible that I generally will just push it myself so I don't have to "deal with it". Once it gets warmed up it gets easier but R is still hard. There is very little resistance in the...