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Mazda MX-5 Miata · Body & chassis

Miata Dash Cracks and Interior Rattles

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Cracked dashboards and cabin rattles are the two most common cosmetic complaints on aging Miatas, and both trace to heat, plastic aging, and a car that lives with the top down.

Dash cracks start at the defroster vents and the passenger corner where sun exposure is worst. Once the top layer splits, UV accelerates it