The second most common problem is the clear coat losing its shine.
Mazda mx5 electric roof problems.
Handy for putting the roof up in slow down in slow moving traffic queues.
Most of mazda s claimed 0 60 times don t match real world experience.
Mazda mx5 2008 retractable roof failing to open.
The prht had a hardtop that fit in the exact same space.
As of 2015 the average cost of this repair runs around 1 200 and problems begin at around 5 000 miles.
The first problem was the mx 5 prht the power retractable hardtop version of the third generation miata called the nc internally by mazda.
Seems to be associated with failure of nearside window electric opening system.
Iirc having the roof up made a small difference but only something like half a tenth.
19 disconnect the roof motor electrical connectors from both sides.