🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mazda Model: MX-5 Miata Product Type: Parts Manual Catalog Codes Product Name: Mazda MX 5 MIATA Parts Manual Catalog 1991-1992 👋 Introduction Market Position Vehicle Segment: Lightweight, two-seater, rear-wheel-drive sports car. Target Audience: Enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, restoration specialists, and owners seeking to maintain or repair their classic MX-5 Miata. Competitive Analysis Era Competitors: Lotus Elan, MGB, Triumph TR7 (though Miata revitalized the segment). Key Features Manual Utility: Indispensable tool for accurate part identification and sourcing, crucial for maintaining the authenticity and functionality of the vehicle. Diagram Benefit: Exploded diagrams are excellent for understanding component relationships and facilitating disassembly/reassembly processes. Part Number Value: Manufacturer part numbers ensure correct component selection, avoiding compatibility issues and saving time. Diagnostic Aid: The exploded views can be invaluable for diagnosing the source of rattles, leaks, or operational faults by identifying missing or damaged components. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Vehicle Years: 1991, 1992 Markets Covered: Global (specific to NA chassis) Page Count Estimated Pages: Variable (often 300+ pages for comprehensive parts catalogs) Manual Type Type: Parts Catalog / Parts List Language Language: English Format Format: Digital (likely PDF, based on common sales practices) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Full coverage of engine components, including internals, ancillaries, cooling, lubrication, and fuel delivery. Transmission: Coverage for manual and automatic transmission components, clutch system, and driveshafts. Suspension Steering: Detailed parts breakdown for front and rear suspension, steering rack, tie rods, and related components. Brakes: Comprehensive catalog for brake system parts, including calipers, rotors, pads, master cylinder, and lines. Electrical: Coverage of wiring harnesses, sensors, lighting, ignition system, starter, alternator, and interior electrical components. Body Exterior: Extensive parts listings for body panels, doors, hood, trunk, bumpers, trim, glass, and convertible top mechanism. Interior: Parts for seats, dashboard, console, door panels, carpet, and interior trim components. Cooling Heating Ac: Components for the radiator, cooling fan, hoses, heater core, and air conditioning system. Fuel System: Parts related to the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines, injectors, and throttle body. Exhaust System: Components for exhaust manifolds, catalytic converter, mufflers, and pipes. Wheels Tires: Information on wheels, lug nuts, and possibly tire fitment related items. Chassis Body Structure: Components related to the chassis, unibody structure, subframes, and mounting hardware. Convertible Top: Parts for the soft top frame, fabric, latches, and seals. Wheels Rims: Information on standard and optional wheel assemblies, including lug nuts and center caps. Procedures Included Part Identification: Essential for identifying correct replacement parts using diagrams and OEM part numbers. Assembly Disassembly: Facilitates understanding of how components are assembled and disassembled through exploded views. Repair Replacement: Crucial for technicians and DIYers in sourcing correct parts for repairs and replacements. Component Grouping: Parts are logically grouped by system or assembly, making it easy to find related components. Part Interchangeability: While primarily for OEM parts, the diagrams can help identify compatible aftermarket or donor parts. Technical Depth Depth: Highly detailed, covering every individual component with its corresponding manufacturer part number and illustration. Diagrams: Features exploded diagrams with callouts for each part, allowing for precise identification and placement. Part Number Accuracy: Contains manufacturer part numbers, vital for ordering genuine or equivalent replacement parts. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Digital Format: Likely PDF, offering searchability and zoom capabilities for detailed examination. Print Quality Diagram Clarity: Professional quality with enlargable views to identify even the smallest components. Binding Type Digital Binding: N/A (Digital format) Physical Binding: N/A (Digital format, but original print versions were typically perfect bound or saddle-stitched. Paper Type Digital Paper Type: N/A (Digital format) Physical Paper Type: N/A (Digital format, but original print versions were on durable, often semi-gloss paper for clarity of diagrams). ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code: B6ZE (1.6L) Displacement: 1597 cc (1.6 Liters) Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve Performance Horsepower: 118-121 hp @ 6500 rpm (depending on market and minor variations) Torque: 100-102 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm Fuel System Induction: Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPI) Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline (Premium recommended) 🔧 Transmission Standard Type: 5-speed Manual Transmission Optional Type: 4-speed Automatic Transmission Features Clutch: Hydraulically operated, single dry plate clutch. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 3950 mm (155.5 inches) Width: 1675 mm (66.0 inches) Height: 1235 mm (48.6 inches) (soft top up) Wheelbase: 2265 mm (89.2 inches) Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 955-1010 kg (2105-2227 lbs) (depending on transmission and options) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Ntsa Rating: Not extensively rated by modern standards; designed with a focus on driver engagement and a lightweight structure. Active Features ABS: Optional on some models/markets; standard on later NA revisions and some export markets. Passive Features Airbags: Driver's side airbag standard in North America from launch; passenger airbag not typically available in early NA models. Rollover Protection: Reinforced A-pillars and an optional, deployable 'hoop' behind the seats (though not a full roll cage). 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio...