The first problem was the mx 5 prht the power retractable hardtop version of the third generation miata called the nc internally by mazda.
Mazda mx5 electric roof problems.
Handy for putting the roof up in slow down in slow moving traffic queues.
Most of mazda s claimed 0 60 times don t match real world experience.
The soft top and hard top cars were pretty much neck and neck.
Mx 5 power retractable hardtop prht technical training 1 revised 10 03 2006 models 2007 present mx 5 with power retractable hardtop prht description this job aid explains the following procedures.
I like the smartop module.
As of 2015 the average cost of this repair runs around 1 200 and problems begin at around 5 000 miles.
The second most common problem is the clear coat losing its shine.
19 disconnect the roof motor electrical connectors from both sides.
Iirc having the roof up made a small difference but only something like half a tenth.