What's New for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1999
Mazda cautiously redesigns the MX-5 Miata, improving the car in every way without bumping up the price or diluting the car's personality. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Passages to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. Problems with the Passages EGR Valve can cause the engine to idle rough, and cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Passages to the EGR Valve is estimated at $30 for parts and $195 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Mazda MX-5 Miata
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