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 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 2.
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 Super 160?
This guide contains two workshop bulletins for the Mazda MX-5 1.5 BBR Super 160. Of these, one concerns the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Mazda MX-5 1.5 BBR Super 160 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 Super 160 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.