🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Mazda

Models Covered:

Miata (NA), MX-6 (GE), MPV (LV)

Years Covered:

1990, 1991, 1992 (with mention of 1993 Miata for electrical)

Chassis Codes:

Miata: NA; MX-6: GE; MPV: LV

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Owners and independent mechanics seeking to perform maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on 1990-1992 Mazda Miata (NA), MX-6 (GE), and MPV (LV) models.

Value Proposition:

Provides a cost-effective alternative to dealership service, empowering owners with detailed, factory-level information for DIY repairs and maintenance.

Diagnostic Capabilities:

Includes specific diagnostic procedures for automatic transmissions and cruise control systems.

Electrical Coverage:

Detailed electrical system information, including component locators and specific alternator/regulator details for Mitsubishi units.

Accessibility:

Instant PDF download offers immediate access to crucial repair information.

📋 Manual Details

Overall Scope:

Comprehensive service and repair

Estimated Page Count:

Extensive (specific count not provided, but implied by detailed coverage)

Type:

Service and Repair Manual

Language:

English

Format:

PDF

📖 Manual Coverage

Powertrain:

Engine overhaul, clutch, differential and axle shafts, drivetrain inspection, cooling system, drive belts.

Brakes:

Anti-lock brake system (ABS), brake system bleeding, brake system uniform inspection, brake system specifications.

Electrical System:

Alternators & Regulators (Mitsubishi specific), electrical component locator, electrical system inspection, electrostatic discharge warning, emission control visual inspection, engine cooling fan.

Chassis & Body:

Hardtop hoist kit (defective and new kit installation), drive axle rear shafts.

Emissions:

Emission application, emission control visual inspection procedures.

Diagnostic:

Auto transmission diagnosis, cruise control system self-diagnostic adjustments, troubleshooting for various systems.

Maintenance:

Regular service procedures, drive belt adjustment, fluid checks.

Repair & Rebuild:

Engine overhaul, brake system repairs, component replacement.

Calibration & Adjustment:

Computer relearn procedures, cruise control adjustments.

Depth:

Detailed workshop procedures with step-by-step diagrams, covering routine maintenance to complete engine rebuilds and complex system diagnostics.

📊 Manual Specifications

PDF Quality:

High resolution, printable for workshop use.

Printability:

Designed for easy printing, allowing users to create physical copies.

Binding Type:

N/A (Digital Download - PDF)

Paper Type:

N/A (Digital Download - PDF)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Code:

BP-ZE

Displacement:

1.6 Liters (1598 cc)

Configuration:

DOHC Inline 4-cylinder

Horsepower:

118 hp @ 6500 rpm (approx.)

Torque:

100 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (approx.)

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Engine Code:

KF-DE (V6)

Displacement:

2.5 Liters (2490 cc)

Configuration:

DOHC V6

Horsepower:

164 hp @ 6000 rpm (approx.)

Torque:

155 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (approx.)

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Engine Code:

J5 (4-cyl, gasoline)

Displacement:

2.0 Liters (1998 cc)

Configuration:

SOHC Inline 4-cylinder

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

🔧 Transmission

Standard Transmission:

5-Speed Manual (Getrag or Mazda J-type)

Optional Transmission:

4-Speed Automatic

Standard Transmission:

5-Speed Manual

Optional Transmission:

4-Speed Automatic

Standard Transmission:

4-Speed Automatic

Optional Transmission:

5-Speed Manual (certain configurations)

Diagnostic Coverage:

Auto transmission diagnosis procedures are explicitly mentioned.

📐 Dimensions

Wheelbase:

89.2 inches

Length:

155.4 inches

Width:

66.1 inches

Height:

48.4 inches

Wheelbase:

101.0 inches

Length:

183.7 inches

Width:

69.1 inches

Height:

53.1 inches

Wheelbase:

100.4 inches

Length:

175.2 inches

Width:

67.9 inches

Height:

64.4 inches

🛡️ Safety Features

Passive Features:

Reinforced A-pillar, driver's side airbag (standard on later models, optional early), seatbelts.

Passive Features:

Driver and passenger airbags, seatbelts, crumple zones.

Passive Features:

Seatbelts, child seat anchors (ISOFIX not prevalent in this era), reinforced body structure.

ABS:

Available as an option on Miata and MX-6, covered in manual. Standard on some MPV configurations.

Crash Test Data:

Specific NHTSA/IIHS ratings for these specific model years and trims are limited for this era but general safety principles are covered.

💡 Technology Features

Audio System:

Factory cassette players with optional CD players, basic AM/FM radio. Manual may cover head unit removal/installation.

Cruise Control:

Available on higher trims, with self-diagnostic capabilities mentioned in the manual.

Features:

Limited by era, primarily focused on basic vehicle functionality and comfort. Manual covers electrical system diagnostics for these components.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Miata:

Typically every 3,000-5,000 miles or 6 months, depending on driving conditions. Manual will specify exact intervals.

Timing Belt Miata:

Critical component. Interval typically around 60,000 miles or 5 years. The manual will provide precise mileage and time recommendations.

Engine Oil:

Miata: 10W-30 API SG or higher. MX-6 & MPV may differ. Manual will provide specific grades and capacities.

Coolant:

Ethylene glycol-based, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. Manual will specify type and capacity.

Transmission Fluid:

Miata Manual: API GL-4 75W-90. Automatic Transmissions: Mazda ATF-III or equivalent. Manual will detail exact types and quantities.

Miata Na Common:

Oil leaks (rear main seal, valve cover gasket), differential seal leaks, radiator failure, window regulator issues, rust (especially on rocker panels and rear fenders).

Mx6 Ge Common:

Automatic transmission issues, suspension component wear, fuel pump failures, A/C system problems.

Mpv Lv Common:

Sliding door mechanism issues, transmission problems (especially on higher mileage units), potential for head gasket failure on some engines, rust.

📚 Vehicle History

Mazda Motorsports:

Mazda has a strong lineage in motorsports, particularly with the rotary engine and the success of the Miata in autocross and club racing, which influences its engineering and repair philosophy.

Generation:

First generation (NA) Miata, launched as a lightweight, affordable, rear-wheel-drive roadster to recapture the spirit of classic British sports cars.

Generation:

Second generation (GE) MX-6, a front-wheel-drive coupe known for its sleek styling and sporty driving dynamics, sharing a platform with the Ford Probe.

Generation:

First generation (LV) MPV, one of the earliest minivans, known for its unique sliding rear door and compact dimensions, bridging the gap between station wagons and larger minivans.

Manufacturing Location:

Miata: Hiroshima, Japan; MX-6: Flat Rock, Michigan, USA; MPV: Hiroshima, Japan.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Miata Na Awards:

Car and Driver's 10Best list multiple times, Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year (1990).

Mx6 Ge Awards:

Praised for styling and handling, often featured in automotive reviews as a stylish coupe option.

Mpv Lv Awards:

Pioneering role in the minivan segment, recognized for its practicality and unique design.