Expert Answers about Mazda MX-5 Miata

Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2011 Mazda Miata
The best bike rack for your hybrid specialized bikes and your 2011 Mazda Miata will likely be a hitch mount bike rack, but this will require your vehicle to have a trailer hitch. Hitch mount bike racks will have zero contact with the vehicle and you have the option of choosing a platform style bike rack that makes it easier to load and carry specialized bikes. If you are interested in this option and need a trailer hitch, then you can install the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # 11028, as...
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Where Do Safety Cables Attach on Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit for 2007 Mazda MX-5
I attached a picture that shows where to attach the safety cables when installing the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate kit part # 52728-1. Here's the text too though. Attach the ends of the 8” safety cables to the front holes in the cable mounting tabs located on the inside of the receiver braces with the included cable connectors (Fig.X). Connect the other end to the tow vehicle's safety cables and tow bar.
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Trailer Hitch Compatible with 2020 Mazda Miata MX5 RF Club
The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata does have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11435 as a fit. It is independently rated for towing up to 2000 lbs and up to 200 lbs tongue weight. Your vehicle is not rated by the manufacturer for towing, so you'd be towing at your own risk even though it is a small trailer. To install the hitch receiver, the fascia support brackets will be removed and replaced by manufacturer supplied brackets. No drilling required for installation...
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Would Kuat Sherpa Work Well with 2016 Mazda Miata with Curt Hitch Installed
It can be a bit interesting fitting the stabilizer strap part # 18050 to a platform bike rack like the Kuat Sherpa part # SH22B but basically you have to run the strap from the trunk lid to the base of the rack where the rails meet shank of the rack. This would be an excellent bike rack though. Kuat makes some of the best bike racks available so I know you will like it with your 2016 Mazda Miata with Curt hitch # C11435 installed.
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How To Test if Roadmaster Charge Line # RM-156-25 Has Voltage
You'd have to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to verify if there's voltage running through the charge line of the # RM-156-25.
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Trailer Wiring Installation on a 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
It technically doesn't matter which side you start on though usually you start installation on the side with the shorter wires because that is the side the converter will mount on. In this case that would be the right (passenger's) side of the vehicle. You are correct, step 3 in the instructions for wiring harness # 56082, linked for reference, should say to route the connectors with the yellow wires to the drivers side and repeat the process. The issue is that almost every other wiring...
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How to Tow a Trailer Designed for a Harley Streetbike with a Vehicle with a 4-Way
We have what you would need to make the adapter you would need, but we don't sell one ready to go. What you will first need is the # PK12720 for your trailer to plug into, next you will need a signal converter to take the combined signal of your Jeep's 4-way to the separate signal of your trailer. For that you would want the # C56196. Lastly, you would need # HM48110 for a 4-way to plug into the Jeep 4-way. When connecting the converter to the 4-way the wires will match up color for color,...
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Will Trailer Hitch Installation on 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Void Warranty
You are actually covered by the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act which states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question. This means that unless the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11435 that you referenced is the reason that you are needing repairs on your 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata the dealer has to honor the warranty. If you...
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Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier with Rise Recommendation for a 2002 Mazda Miata
Since there are no folding hitch mounted cargo carriers that will fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch like what you have on your 2002 Mazda Miata your best option would be to go with the Curt Carrier, part # C18110, as it has a rise of 3-3/4 inches and would work well for you. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier for 2016 Mazda MX-5
The Curt hitch part # C11435 is the correct fit for your 2016 Mazda MX-5 and would be the way to go for carrying a cargo carrier like the # C18145. We don't have an aluminum carrier that fits this hitch size but the # C18145 only weighs 29 lbs.
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With A 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata With Appearance Package
Yes, I called my contact at Curt Manufacturing and they informed that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11028 is not compatible with the appearance package on your 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata because of the larger rear valence. The hitch receiver will bolt directly into the frame in the factory pre-drilled holes, however, will interfere with the factory bumper. You would either have to swap rear bumpers for a model without the appearance package or drill a hole into your current rear bumper. For...
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Trailer Hitch for 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata for Towing Jet Ski
Yes, the Curt hitch part # C11435 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and would have enough capacity for pulling a jetski trailer. It has a 2,000 lb capacity which would be more than enough. For trailer wiring you'd then need the part # C56300 which is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors for an easy install. For a ball mount you'd then want the part # C45521 and ball part # A-80 and pin/clip part # F-4.
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Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2015 Mazda Miata MX-5
We do offer a Curt Class I hitch for your 2015 Mazda Miata MX-5 as long as it does not have the appearance package. It also fits the Miata with the power retractable hardtop. Curt hitch # C11028 features a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening and installs using included hardware. A bit of drilling and fascia trimming is required. I have linked an install video as well as a helpful article to illustrate the installation process. If you plan to use the hitch for a bike rack you can use one of the...
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4-Way Trailer Wiring Kit Recommendation for 2009 Mazda MX-5
A 6-pole flat connector is not a common style of trailer wiring connector so we do not have any adapters to go from a 4-way to a 6-pole flat. Best option would be to install the Hopkins trailer wiring kit part # HM11141824 and then remove the 6 way and install a 4-way in it's place with the part # HM38134.
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Best Platform Bike Rack for Ground Clearance, Quality, and Lightweight
Since you said you want the best possible ground clearance without sacrificing quality the best option you'll have is the Saris SuperClamp EX part # SA4025F. This rack has a shank rise of 5 inches and the wheel trays support the wheels from the bottom of the tire so none of the tire would pass through it at all. This rack is also very lightweight at 35 lbs which is going to be the lightest option around. Check out the review video I attached for more info on this as well.
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Will Curt Trailer Hitch # C11435 be Visible after Installed on 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11435 referenced in your question is a Class I trailer hitch and is confirmed to fit your 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The hitch will always be somewhat visible when looking at your vehicle from behind, whether or not it is being used. The installed hitch though will blend in nicely under your MX-5 along with the exhaust and frame. I have attached an image that shows what the MX-5 will look like with the hitch installed as well as the installation details...
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How to Connect 6-Way Flat on Trailer with 4-Way Flat on 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
I do have a solution for you, however there is not currently an adapter available that will allow the 4-way on your 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata to connect with the Bushtec 6-Way flat on your trailer. What I recommend doing is simply cutting off the trailer 6-Way and installing a 4-Way like the Hopkins # HM48110 that will be compatible with your tow vehicle. You can use a 12 volt battery to test each pin on the existing 6-way to determine their function, then simply connect the appropriate wires...
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5-Pin Trailer Wiring for a 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To equip your 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata with 5-pin trailer wiring, you will need a 4-pole wiring harness and a 5-pole adapter. We don't have a custom wiring kit for the 2020 Miata yet, but we do have a universal kit that can give you the 4-way harness without plugging into the Miata's ports. It's the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 119250KIT. This kit will plug into your vehicle's tail lights to provide the signals needed for a 4-pole. I've included a video installation...
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Best Bike Rack Options for a 2010 Mazda Miata Convertible
There is an option that will allow you to carry bikes with your 2010 Mazda Miata Convertible, however, our bike rack manufacturers have determined that the trunk mount bike rack options are not a good fit for the convertible models. Your best option for carrying bikes is to add a trailer hitch and use a hitch mount bike rack. For your Miata, you can use the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11028. I have attached a photo of this hitch installed on Miata so you can see how it will look. For...
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Can a Wiring Harness be Used With a 2008 Mazda Miata?
You are not missing any success stories regarding the Hopkins Wiring Harness # HM11141824 from customers with a Miata, it is likely because the vehicle is not made for towing. I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the trailer towing section reads "Never tow a trailer with your Mazda MX-5." It may not seem like a particularly dangerous thing to haul a small cargo trailer, but the weight adds stress to your Miata that it was not designed to handle. This could...
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