It's been a little warm so I've had the AC running a lot and driving almost entirely in traffic. I just filled up today and the gas mileage is 27mpg for this last tank. Does this seem normal for a '92 with the 1.6 engine? It seems maybe a bit low to me, I'm wondering if it's time for new plugs...

Hello all, I've got a 91 with 2 concerns: AirBag light blinks 4 times and sometime 5 time. According to the miata.net web site 4 blinks is a Faulty "S-sensor" and 5 blinks is a Faulty "D-sensor" What is an "S-sensor" and a "D-sensor"? Second problem is the headlights. When I turn on the lights...

My brother says the NC has an aluminum block and head, is that true? How did I miss that? Chris 99BBB

I have a 1996 that I would like to replace the tires on. The tires I have on are still in good shape, but are very noisy, especially with the hardtop on. Can anyone out there suggest a brand that I can buy that can let me hear the radio while driving. I don't do any racing or heavy duty driving. ...

I remember a situation very similar to this in my Datsun 280Z. I was forced off the highway onto the median and came back onto the road at a bad angle, causing me to spin out once the tires hit pavement again. The difference is that my wheels stayed on the ground, the car didn't crash, and nobody...

The current 2L MZR-LF has a 2.3l big brother, the MZR-L3. (Mazda 3's can come with either.) Would it be possible to fit an MZR-L3 out of a wrecked Mazda 3 into a 2006 Miata? Just wondering...

Hello, We just bought a 01 MPV with 48k miles on it (Bought it Fri) Saturday, the car died in the driveway and wouldn't start (dead battery). The battery appeared to be newer, but I thought may be it is just a bad battery. I bought a new one put it in and started right up. This morning (on the...

i own a91 miata and when in 4th and i ease of the clutch there is the annoying sound thats like a grindig or a real bad rattle. i believe its comming from the front. i have no clue what it is and was woundering if anyone had the prob or knows how to fix it.

My Niece just bought a '96 M edition Miata. Starlight blue with tan top and interior. The floor mats are the same tan with the M Edition logo in blue. The problem is, is that the mats are extremely sun bleached. They would like to replace them with original mats but obviously in much...

Think i need a fuel pump...after a couple hrs of driving the car dies as if runningin out of fuel. i've changed/checked all the 'tune-up'/maint stuff (plugs, fuel filter, air filter). also, when it dies, the pump continues to groan along (with some serious oscillation in pitch...i listened to it...

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a 3.636 Torsen diff? I would like to install it into my Mazdaspeed MX5 now that I have given it the FM "treatment". TIA

I recently purchased a super low mileage 1990 miata with short crank. It's really beautiful and looks like new. I'd like to have the skinny crank installed for a personal feeling of security when I'm driving through the desert at night. At his point I don't have a handle on the possible cost of...

Frequently Asked Questions 1. How does a rotary engine work? 2. What's a boinger? 3. Why does a rotary engine make as much power as a boinger twice its size? 4. Why does a Renesis make so much more power than prior rotaries? 5. How reliable is a rotary engine? 6. Is the rotary engine dead? 7. What...

I have done quite abit of research on this - Getting ready to do this with a 2005 Miata 6-spd. Everything that I have read indicates that the 6-spd transmission was redesigned (or is a different design) than the 5-spd and should have less lubrication problems when towed. Have corresponded with a...

Mazda says, 'Out with Miata and in with MX-5' at http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20060525-011049-2751r.htm

it looks good but I am tired of cleaning off pollen, dust etc. Anyone have experience with the Mazda factory dash kits or any other. I would like to get the same as what is on the 2006 Special edition.

I have a boot for a M1 miata that is missing one of the pull-fasteners. Are these available separately? Thanks, Pat

Greets. Been lurking here a month or so while researching our new car purchase. Test drove Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS and the MX-5. The Solstice and the Sky have really nice styling, and corner well. The engine and transmission are straight out of the Chevy...

http://www.itv-motoring.com/road_test/mazda/10155.asp Not sure if this version is only available in the UK but here's an interesting write-up about it. The reviewer thinks it's got "too much power", making you want to take it out on the motorway all the time and making it not as enjoyable as the...

We're about to have our first baby and I'm wondering about using a baby seat in my MX-5. Is there one that'll fit? Is this irresponsible since it would be in the "front seat" (there being no back seat!)? Eric