2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata covers a 2-door convertible with seven trims to its name: Grand Touring, GS, GT, GX, Sport, SV and Touring. A naturally aspirated 2.0L inline-four powers the lineup, a gasoline engine of 122 cubic inches with double overhead camshafts. There is material for the engine, fuel, ignition and cooling systems, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical system and body in the form of procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Grand Touring
• GS
• GT
• GX
• Sport
• SV
• Touring

Known issues on the 2008 MX-5 Miata. Owners have logged 7 complaints on the 2008 MX-5 Miata, two apiece for the electrical system and the tires and one apiece for equipment, the power train and steering; one reported a crash. The manual answers with wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system and with steering and drivetrain procedures and torque values, and it gives brake and suspension specifications for the convertible as well.