Showing specs for all NA & NB Miatas

Clutch pedal total free play (NB2)

5–13 mm (0.20–0.51 in)

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Separate from the 0.6–3.1 mm pedal free-play measurement. Recheck pedal height after pushrod adjustment.

Applies to
  • NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 5MT/6MT) — Other years in this family inferred from 2005 factory evidence with owner approval; actual-year verification is separate.
  • Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)
Sources
  • 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
    Page PDF p. 1502
    Printed: “Total free play 5—13 mm {0.20—0.51 in}”

Also in Additional factory manual gap audit