2003 Mazda MX-5 (NB) — Repair Solution

1.8L BPVE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Loss Of Power · Engine

Mazda MX-5 (NB) Loss Of Power Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: MX-5 (NB)
Year: 2003
Engine: 1.8L BPVE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Loss Of Power

Customer Complaint

Engine starts to hunt after running for about 30 minutes.

Problem Summary

The problem was experienced at the workshop.

Persisted with running it and experienced the engine cutting out and not restarting or no power on a few occasions.

Once the vehicle cooled down it ran OK.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZNB03128
Vehicle2003 Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Engine1.8L BPVE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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