2021 Mazda MX-5 Service and Repair Manual
This 2021 Mazda MX-5 factory service and repair manual is matched to the exact trim you drive, so the specifications and procedures inside are the ones Mazda published for your car rather than a general figure pulled from a nearby model year.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door convertible
Trims covered
- i Grand Touring
- I Sport
- RF
Known issues on the 2021 MX-5. No recalls are on federal record for the 2021 MX-5, and no complaints or technical service bulletins are logged for the year either.
With a clean federal record, this manual is your baseline for staying ahead of wear items and keeping every service on the MX-5 to the OEM procedure and torque spec.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge.
DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact DAG (Dealer
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all ma
This SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red. SA-007/25 10/22/25, 06/02/25 and 02/03/25 DESCRIPTION The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-002/19 09/30/19 and 12/19/19 DESCRIPTION If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, cl
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) and TSB(s) listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-035/24 05/31/24 DESCRIPTION There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of
There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method 2019 and newer models require a 10-digit key code to accurately cut keys 5-digit codes CANNOT be provide
Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
Some vehicles may exhibit the power window(s) not working properly (window does not move or has fallen into the door) and/or making an abnormal noise while operating the power window switch. This may be caused by the cable of the power wind
Showing the 8 most recent of 208 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and a burning odor was detected. The failure nearly caused a collision.
