Watch This Before Buying an NB Mazda Miata 1998-2005
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- čas přidán 30. 12. 2020
- The NB Miata is actually arguably more reliable then the NA Mazda Miata due to the NA Miata Crankshaft issue. The NB Miata can and will last upwards to 300k miles, but with that said, there may be issues that can pop up during the journey to 300k.
In hopes to better educate you about your ride or your purchase, I made this video.
There is no guarantee that all these issues will happen, but they are all just note worthy!
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I make these videos strictly for people who are in the market to buy an NB Miata or people who currently owns one and want to better educate themselves about their ride. Either way, not everyone will experience these issues and I'm not saying you 100% will. But, they are all possibilities.
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I wish there would be less nb miata videos so that the value can stay affordable
NC Miata value will drop, then we would be in the same limbo. Its just the way the market works. Then in 10 years the same will happen with the ND Miata.
bought mine for 1800 with 108k its not bad rn
@@dcnation2001 super good
I paid $300 for an NB shell. And $4500 for a crashed built NB with a bent frame. Made one goodbone out of two bad. The owner of the built car gave me book with the build coast. Engine alone has close to $7k in its with labor and machine shop work plus parts. By the time I was done. With Dyno time and all that stuff to get it running right. I spent about $7k. And that's with me doing 95% of the work. So in my opinion. A well built NB 300 - 400 whp range will go for $10k or so. Maybe more.
How I made my NB Miata dream come true. 😉😁
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285,000 miles and still going strong ! Everything still works as new, I love this little car.
what year Miata do you have?
Is there anything that would say that sometimes braiks? Somethings i should check with nb because they sometimes break
315000kms on my NB, still running strong.
I want to ask you if a man 1,85 cm could drive it easily and comfortably??? Sorry for my English!! thanks
@@andreasakrivos277 about 6 feet tall? I'm 5'10 feet tall and I find it pretty good, if you are 6 feet tall and skinny I think you should be ok, really the only way to tell is to sit in one, some say they feel cramped with the roof up.
@@TheComputerUnderground I’m 6’1 about 190 pounds and got very comfortable in mine
Go for 1 milion brother:)
@@andreasakrivos277 you should be fine Andreas. If not just open the roof;)
Great video and very informative. Thanks very much for posting.
One thing to add, another place to check for rust on a MK2 MX5 is the chassis rails. The chassis rails are a serious rust area on the MK2 due to having a double skin in order to meet new crash safety regulations. The double skin collects moisture and the chassis rails rust from the inside out. The chassis rail rust is not a problem on the MK1 due to having a single skin.
Is there a way to fix or reinforce this? Just bought a 2000 NB, there is a noise coming from the cassis some times so I wordy about that
I've got a 2001 NB with Hardtop...definitely a fun car that handles great, good call on some of the issues but right now I'm changing out rear wheel bearing...one of my favorite cars so far.
You deserve much more views and subs. Keep up the good work my friend👍🏾.
Thank you friend🙏 consistency wins the race
My NBFL (bought new in 2003) is still going strong after 21 years and 129,000km (80,000 miles). It’s been serviced every 10,000 miles since new, and absolutely everything still works perfectly. And being an Australian, no snow = no salt = no rust.
Straight forward, simple, great
The drive shaft on my 2001 SE went bad around 170k miles but I replaced it with one from flyin miata for around $250
Awesome video
What was the first problem that you showed? I have no idea what you said. If you have espells??
super reliable is completely dependent on how the car has been driven. I am a 4th owner NA with 160k miles and it’s been through 3 engines so far. It’s lived a tough but fun life
I'm picking up a 99 mb with 96k miles, everything looked good rust wise, there is a rattle on the short shifter at idle (when the clutch isn't depressed, once you put the clutch in it goes away) praying it's nothing big 🙏
I've got a1993 and I see more heavily modified NAs than unmodified. In fact I can't remember the last time I saw a stock one. I can see doing things to give it a bit more go but you don't need a 3 inch exhaust and you don't need to do much of anything to the suspension. I'd wager that most NAs with heavy modded suspensions actually handle worse than stock.
You neglected to mention the front chassis rail corrosion issue. I had mine replaced on my 2004. A kit is available from a company in England (see lights up lights down on CZcams).
Whaaaa?!
I’ve been wanting some type of roadster for so long and would love an ND but I’d need to save a lot more. But I see a NB (2004) automatic with 116k miles for $9500. Too much?
Valve cover gasket definitely takes more than 10 minutes.
Can wait to buy 1
I'm 6'2 and I fit alright in my brother's miata. They are pretty cool cars
When I bought the mustang, it was either the NB Miata or SN95. I really like the NB when I drove it
@@AutoMotivate that's awesome. My first car was a 96 mustang. My brother's was a 1990 miata. He's about 5'8 and loved that thing. I told myself I would never buy a little car like that even though I liked it. I ended up buying a smart fortwo lol 😆
Anybody daily theirs in the winter? Wondering if I should get a cheap civic beater or slap snow tires on my Miata
Pesky idle control valves and power windows🙄 what I'm dealing with in my 99 nb1
My NB is garage kept so it’s nice 😊
Love these titles. That’s what they were designed for. It’s a Miata, of course it’s reliable.
miatas often leak oil from where they connect the diff to the transition
He showed a NC instead of an ND.
Your voice is fine my friend don’t listen to these people criticizing you for that
I saw a 1998 Manual NB with 85km going for 10K AUD, Worth it?
Ye
Possible dream car. I see them all over craigslist and other auto selling sites. Just wish I could afford one.
Just some pocket change
@@AutoMotivate 😂 I wish.
@@IamMortuiTrust once you get a full time job you'll realize they're cheap. I bought my nb past April for only $6700 CAD but it's a rust bucket. Will be selling my baby after winter unfortunately. Gonna move on to something bigger
@@ChicaneMedia Not in america lol. I have a full time job. Everything is draining my money.
The answer is all ways Miata. Especially when its a built 386whp NB..... 😉 I love my Miata 😉
i found a 2004 mazda mx 5 manual for 8k with 71000 miles. would it be a good daily driver?
Buy it
did you end up buying it? if so how are you liking it?
You might want to have someone voice over your video. Very difficult to discern what you are saying. Oh Ya, every problem you pointed out never happened on my 2001 NB. Currently running with 246,000 km., with only general maintenance.
Should I get a 2003 mx5 automatic with 145k miles for 3500? Small dent on rear quarter, bumper amd hood paint fading and soft top had a tear and was somewhat fixed, rebuilt title
I would first see if you are able to get it registered and insured. Then; I would drop the price at least $500-$1,000.
Rebuilt Miata with dents and a roughed up soft top isn’t worth $3,500 imo.
5 spd
Should I buy a cheap Miata that has water damage and a bit of rust in the fuel tank?
It’s all up to how much work you want to put into it my friend.
I, personally, love projects. I bought a rusty barely running Astro, and now it’s pretty reliable with no terrible rust issues.
Think about buying a 1999 Miata MX5 Manuel with 154,000 miles on it. Anything else to look for ?
Get the Megan Racing Street EZii. Raise the back a bit for speed bumps... And enjoy.
did you get it? i’m about to buy the exact same thing
I’m looking at a NB 2001 with 83km going at $15k nzd. Just wondering if this is the average price or will It go lower?
No
im a lucky guy bc mine is from 98?
epic
Forgot camshaft sensor and crank angle sensor on NB1
Needed both on my NB2
I replaced the camshaft sensor for 17$ via RockAuto and carry an extra in the glovebox and also the coil pack on my 63K km 2000 NB1. Easy to service. Great car!
Coils and power window switch are a problem
Automatic 2002 nb with 102k miles for 8k at dealer what do you think
Imo, that’s a lot of money.
I’d wait until around December for the prices of cars to lower and buy from a private seller. Unless, you are doing payments. That’s a different story. I’m sure I could find an NC for that price
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@@AutoMotivate what think about an automatic 2001 with 66k miles for 8k?
I did payments on mine 2001 automatic nb w/ 120k miles for $6k
That sounds much more reasonable, much lower Miles
Should’ve added crank pulley to the list
That's a NA 1600 problem
@@keithgiles6734not quite, bc it killed my VVT motor and I was rocking a 109k on the odo I believe one of the previous owners must’ve slept on maintenance
2003 miata with only 46,000 miles on it for 5k should i cop
Sounds like they ran those miles back but definitely.
@@Kevingarcia-lv2wm how can you tell if someone has *ran those miles back* cause im currently about to purchase one with 54k miles on it
@@throlyhd9448 look at the title check how many owners look at the owner common sense pretty much, no way to test it ask for any problems the car should be brand new with 54k
If a car is high miles, then the miles may be labeled as “exempt” on the title.
To tall for Miata but still love the looks
I’m 6’3”. I fit stock seats. But it might be because I have short legs 😂😂
@@aedanmccurdy1675 then how are you 6'3 you got short legs? What kind of miracle spawn are you!?
A lot of peoples torsos can be the lengthy part of their body. Even their neck can make a difference in the height
@@AutoMotivate ah thanks for the enlightening information 👍
How tall is to tall?
194,000 and still strong ans ever
Great video but hard to understand what you are saying
Appreciate it!
It’s just the way I speak, my friend.
Every 20 year car is going to have items wear out. These are cheap to fix.
Parts are getting hard to find tho. OEM is the way to go unless you're doing radiator, brakes, or coilovers. Megan and Brembo ftw.
“Affordable” 😢
I own a 1994na8 and 1999 nb1 and I’ll tell you right now I will never buy another nb1. Breaks down at minimum once a month. Na keeps going on with double the miles. Highly recommend not buying an NB 1 unless you need the chassis for a swap.
My 1999 Miata has a distributor... WTF are you talking about. You don't know half of what you mention in this video.
Miatas have never had a distributor.
"Budget"
1999 Miata did NOT use coil packs. Will these dudes ever do their due diligence? He on about things he doesn't know about .
I said they did?
@@AutoMotivate You did.
@@tmo2798 Coil on plug, my mistake. Doesn't invalidate the information for a minor mishap. Thanks for letting me know
@@AutoMotivate It's not 'coil on plug', boy. It's old school spark plug wire to distributor. You STILL ain't learn, tho.
Oh, and the 'spark plug wire'... goes directly on the spark plug. Distributor. I don't own a garage.. But boy, if you did... You're slacking. And i meant.. if your parents ever did [own a garage.. you know.. as part of your house.. as a kid].
English?
Sorry I sound different
P.s.
I am not sorry.
You legit sound like a sound bot or you indeed used one to record this.the pronounciation is all over the place
I just speak different from what people expect.
I barelly can understang what are you saying. Just open your mouth while you are speaking. Thanx xD
Seems like you are 1/1000. I’ll be sure to take your rude comment as advice.
The 1.6 is better than the 1.8
Why?
@@ericsson_motorsports 1.6 is 100% Mazda, 1.8 is Mazda-Ford
@@Tintoycar Why does that make it worse?
@@ericsson_motorsports Ask mechanics, the 1.6 are more reliable. Maybe Ford is not so good as Japanese engineering...
@@Tintoycar The early 1.6 engines had crankshaft problems which can cause complete engine failure and they all had a CAS which fails occasionally. The 1.8 didn't have these issues, the 1.8 is simply a better engine. I'm not saying that 1.6 engiens are bad, just that the 1.8 engines are better. Also btw the BP 1.8 existed before the first Miatas and Ford had owned 24,5% of Mazda since 1974 so I don't see how that only applies to the 1.8? Yes they did increase their ownership but that was in 1995 when the 1.8 Miata had already started being made