Soft-top tension band plate breaks (Mazda R080/16)
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What causes "Soft-top tension band plate breaks (Mazda R080/16)" on the Mazda Miata ND (2016-present US model years), and how is it fixed?
Mazda service information says the band's plastic plate can break at the header-panel rivet on tops without inner cloth; the band was made stronger. Fix: Replace with the strengthened tension band per the Mazda notice.
Symptoms
The top's rear tension band comes loose at the header panel.
Cause
Mazda service information says the band's plastic plate can break at the header-panel rivet on tops without inner cloth; the band was made stronger.
Fix (summary)
Replace with the strengthened tension band per the Mazda notice.
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- Recall 19V-496: under-engine skid plate may detach (2016)
- Recall 21V-875: low-pressure fuel pump may fail and stall the engine
- Recall 24V-695: front airbags may deploy with too much force
- Recall 25V-336: TCS/DSC warning light may not come on
- Early ND manual: grinding into 2nd or 3rd, or gears lost (TSB 05-001/17)
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- All Mazda Miata ND (2016-present US model years) fitment answers · ND common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Mazda Service Information R080/16: MX-5 (ND) convertible top tension band detached from header panel (Sept. 30, 2016) — Mazda Motor Corporation (service information to distributors) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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