Example carCar diagnostics for a 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Car diagnostics for the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata for car diagnostics
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), fuel system (2) and seat belts (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 1.8L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
Our part and the shop's part
You approve the shop's quote before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Your rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Want a price?
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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