Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeaking noise from windows during operation, more noticeable when doors closed
Unsatisfactory design of door weather seals. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Remove door trim panel.
- Fit modified door weather seal.
- Refit door trim panel.
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Door weather seal - LH | N248-59-760 | 1 |
| Door weather seal - RH | N248-58-760 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Abnormal noise from rear suspension over uneven surfaces or speed humps
Unsatisfactory design of rear suspension springs.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →04/02/16.
Repair steps
- Remove rear suspension spring.
- Fit protective sleeve to second winding at top end of rear suspension spring.
- Ensure protective sleeve overlaps rear suspension spring top winding by 30 mm.
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Protective sleeve | N2Y3-28-081 | 2 |
| Nut | 9YB1-01-008 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor performance or failure of AC system
Refrigerant leak from AC high-pressure pipe. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with air conditioning (AC), →19/06/18.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Check AC high-pressure pipe for damage.
- Fit modified AC high-pressure pipe.
- Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| AC high-pressure pipe - LHD | NA6W-61-466A | 1 |
| AC high-pressure pipe - RHD (1,5 engine) | N243-61-466A | 1 |
| AC high-pressure pipe - RHD (2,0 engine) | NA6T-61-466A | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- Refrigerant
- The gas/liquid that carries heat in the air-conditioning system
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Mazda MX-5 1.5 BBR Stage 1?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Mazda MX-5 1.5 BBR Stage 1. Of these, one concerns the electrical and ignition and one the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Mazda MX-5 1.5 BBR Stage 1 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Mazda MX-5 1.5 BBR Stage 1 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.