The prht had a hardtop that fit in the exact same space.
Mazda mx5 electric roof problems.
The first problem was the mx 5 prht the power retractable hardtop version of the third generation miata called the nc internally by mazda.
Handy for putting the roof up in slow down in slow moving traffic queues.
Most of mazda s claimed 0 60 times don t match real world experience.
As of 2015 the average cost of this repair runs around 1 200 and problems begin at around 5 000 miles.
Seems to be associated with failure of nearside window electric opening system.
The soft top and hard top cars were pretty much neck and neck.
19 disconnect the roof motor electrical connectors from both sides.
Mazda mx5 2008 retractable roof failing to open.
Iirc having the roof up made a small difference but only something like half a tenth.