Consumer Review Video - 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0L 4 Cyl.

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2011 MX-5 Miata

The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring is a moderately difficult vehicle to maintain, due to the complicated light access. You will have to peel back the wheel well lining for access to the headlight. This lining can grow tight to the vehicle and be difficult to peel back. To access the fog light, you will have to use many tools first. Access for the taillight bulb is extremely complicated. There are many unique steps that other vehicles will not require.

Some things are easier on the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring. Changing the engine air filter with reliability is no problem, as you only have to disengage a few fasteners for access to the filter. These fasteners are easy to disengage. The engine coolant reservoir is easily visible on this vehicle. This will allow you to check and replenish the fluid level with reliability. Setting the clock is no problem. There are easy to follow steps in the electronic menu for changing your time.

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