Mazda MX5 Retractable Hardtop

Average repair cost: £395-£545 including VAT

Convertible roof faults:

  • Boot lid will not open

  • CAN-BUS communication failure

  • Convertible roof is stuck closed

  • Convertible roof is stuck open

  • Convertible roof stops halfway, fails to complete full cycle

  • Corroded or cold solder joints on ECU PCB

  • Flashing led on switch when roof is closed

  • Frame alignment issues with roof mechanism

  • Frame cover sliders stuck or damaged

  • Frame cracked or rear bow bent

  • Front power windows not working

  • Headlining is torn, damaged or frayed

  • Intermittent roof operation, fails to complete cycle

  • Manual front catches are stiff

  • Manual front catches do not secure front of roof correctly

  • Microswitch failure, open circuit or high resistance

  • Motorized flap cover not working

  • Potentiometer failure, requires initialisation or adaptation

  • Pump or motor is noisy during roof operation

  • Rear glass of car hood shattered

  • Rear glass adhesive has become unbonded

  • Rear window heating element not working

  • Roof drains are blocked or congested

  • Roof mechanism is slow in operation

  • Roof mechanism requires reset or recalibration

  • Roof not secure alarm active when vehicle in motion

  • Roof or body control module failure, ECU corrosion or failure

  • Sunroof won’t open or is stuck on one side

  • Switch does not operate roof mechanism

  • Tonneau cover, rear lid fails to close

  • Tonneau cover, rear lid fails to open

  • Water ingress, leaking from weather seals

  • Weather seals are dry and perished

  • Weather seals have shrunk and can see daylight through

  • Wiring loom damage, split wires or connections