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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC
Maintenance: Labor Times
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Service or Charge | ||||
| Normal Service | ||||
| 7,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 15,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 22,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 30,000 Miles | 2.7 | 0.0 | B | |
| 37,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 45,000 Miles | 1.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| 52,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 60,000 Miles | ||||
| W/O Timing Belt Replace | 2.5 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment |
| W/ Timing Belt Replace | 5.5 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment |
| 67,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 75,000 Miles | 1.6 | 0.0 | C | |
| 82,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 90,000 Miles | 2.7 | 0.0 | B | |
| 97,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 105,000 Miles | ||||
| W/O Timing Belt Replace | 1.6 | 0.0 | C | |
| W/ Timing Belt Replace | 4.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| 112,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 120,000 Miles | ||||
| W/O Timing Belt Replace | 2.5 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment |
| W/ Timing Belt Replace | 5.5 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment |
| 127,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 135,000 Miles | 1.6 | 0.0 | C | |
| 142,500 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 150,000 Miles | 2.7 | 0.0 | B | |
| Severe Service | ||||
| 5,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 10,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 15,000 Miles | 1.4 | 0.0 | C | |
| 20,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 25,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 30,000 Miles | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 3.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Manual Transmission | 3.5 | 0.0 | B | |
| 35,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 40,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 45,000 Miles | 1.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 50,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 55,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 60,000 Miles | ||||
| W/O Timing Belt Replace | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 2.7 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| Manual Transmission | 3.0 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| W/ Timing Belt Replace | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 5.4 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| Manual Transmission | 5.7 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| 65,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 70,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 75,000 Miles | 1.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 80,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 85,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 90,000 Miles | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 3.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Manual Transmission | 3.5 | 0.0 | B | |
| 95,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 100,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 105,000 Miles | ||||
| W/O Timing Belt Replace | 1.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| W/ Timing Belt Replace | 4.4 | 0.0 | B | |
| 110,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 115,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 120,000 Miles | ||||
| W/O Timing Belt Replace | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 2.7 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| Manual Transmission | 3.0 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| W/ Timing Belt Replace | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 5.4 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| Manual Transmission | 5.7 | 0.0 | B | Does not include valve adjustment. |
| 125,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 130,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 135,000 Miles | 1.8 | 0.0 | C | |
| 140,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 145,000 Miles | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| 150,000 Miles | ||||
| Auto Transmission | 3.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Manual Transmission | 3.5 | 0.0 | B |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.