Mazda MX5 Water Leak Passenger Footwell, How To Repair, Dry Carpet & Remove Seat.

"Common Fault" Scuttle Clip Leaking, No New Parts Needed.
The left hand foot well and under seat wet, causing the windows to steam up, with condensation.
in this video I show the full job, repairing the fault.
Link to All Tools used, www.amazon.co....
Link to Grimex wipes, £8.99 amzn.to/39GHPIi
Link to Silicone, £5, amzn.to/2TM8Ww5
Link to Silicone Gun, £5 amzn.to/2W7zSYA
Pincers to remove clip, £10 amzn.to/2W5UznP

[@LUM1340]

By far the best camera work I have ever seen in ANY youtube car repair video

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Rjhs001]

Absolutely brilliant. My wife's MX5 has got just this problem and your clear, unhurried instructions are just what's needed. Thank you so much.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@PER5Y]

Your wives eh, aye right !!

[@Rjhs001]

@@PER5Y 😂😂😂 It was actually but I do get your mid-life crisis reference. My car is a Lexus that I love even more than the MX5, which was sold a couple of years ago anyway.

[@PER5Y]

@@Rjhs001 I'm driving a mk3 myself, and used to have a mk2 mr2, so heard all the hairdressers comments as well ! What Toyota do you have ?

[@Rjhs001]

@@PER5Y Don't have a Toyota...although I have had two previously and they were brilliant cars.

[@stevenvicino8687]

You sir, just made my day. I've had the same problem for months and no one has mentioned that intrusion route. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@acesmith4360]

This video is years old but THANK YOU. I have not been able to figure out this leak. Mine is contained by my floor mat thank the heavens, but I can finally fix it. You rock!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@alunmthomas]

I have a swimming pool in my passenger foot well. This video is *exactly* what I was looking for. Huge thanks for making it.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@minigunnboy21]

I love you beyond words. Just bought a 2006 nc and found this exact leak. Managed to catch it before the floor got soaked. The problem was exactly what you demonstrated in the video. This is the easiest tutorial I’ve followed, thank you very much ❤❤

[@aaanton11]

Happy to help, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tyrell4031]

Great video and I'm going to try this this weekend. I did get in touch with my local Mazda dealer and they said it'll cost £138 (+VAT) just to 'assess' the issue on a ramp! Presumably they'd then want another £200+ to fix it! ...Bonkers!

[@aaanton11]

That is the norm now at the dealerships, nothing short of a con, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tyrell4031]

@@aaanton11 Just to say I did this job this weekend and can't thank you enough for the superb video instructions. I would class myself as a nervous amateur and so pulling apart the car was a bit scary. I needn't have worried, all the panels just lifted off without any problems. I cleaned the area thoroughly, replaced the grommets, sealed everything with a rubber solution, used back-to-black on all the plastic parts, squirted around some oil and Waxoyl and put it all back together no problems. The parts cost me about £15 and so you've saved me in the region of £300! Flippin' marvelous! :) Just as a tip to anyone thinking of doing this. I found it was easy to remove the wipers and this then made removing the larger cowling piece much easier. This allowed really good access to the driver-side grommet.

[@alexlee-isted5046]

Thank you very much for this. Had mine 3 years and always been garaged and used on dry days as much as possible so never noticed a wet foot well. Had to look at the fuse box earlier and was shocked at all of the rust above it! Need to check whether it is old and fixed by a previous owner or if it needs doing. Brilliant step by step. Thank you!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@TheJasonappleton]

Just done mine this afternoon after a few youtube videos and have to say you video was the most comprehensive and easy to follow. First MX5 only had it 3 weeks and this was the first job I've had to do but your video enabled me to do mine with confidence. I had ordered new ones rather than recycle the old as also came with the scuttle trim covers insets as advised they break easy, clip did break on one so it a good job I did. Thankfully didn't have dry carpet as caught early when spots of water appeared on the rubber mat in the foot well. Have been advised it's a good idea to do the one on the drivers side at the same time as the rubber on that is likely to be just as bad.

[@aaanton11]

well done for the repair, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bmw-e30]

It is surprising that the Mazda is quite easy to dismantle. Very well presented video.

[@aaanton11]

Glad you liked it, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@kasraakbari8291]

Thank you A MILLION !!!!! You saved my life, yesterday I faced the same issue, and I found a little of rust inside near the blower🤦🏻‍♂️. I though it can be another drain hole, but fortunately today I found your video and it made my day!❤😍

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@zakelwe]

Thanks very much, our MX5 kept getting condensation and I was blaming the roof. Just had it serviced and they mentioned as an advisory some plug hole needed fixing so I was going to get it done at some point. Then the starter wouldn't work so on checking the interior fuse box the floor was soaking ! I never realised as I don't use that side. Fixed the starter by changing the fuse in the engine compartment and stumbled across this video on this other problem ! I will sort it out. Bad design and not sure why that has not been included as a service item that needs checking and perhaps replacing. I noticed my garage must have looked at this because I now notice after your video they forgot to put the first screw black plastic cover back on. :)

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nickfoster8674]

I spent an hour this morning looking for the source of the leak in my wife's car, a 2009 model. I couldn't find any faulty seals or any signs of ingress round the doors or roof. So I did a search on the internet and your very helpful video came up. As soon as I looked under the dash on the passenger side I could see signs of rust, and a couple of drips of water confirmed it. Now sorted! Thanks for posting this video :)

[@aaanton11]

It will definitely be the scuttle fixing point a nice easy fix Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@AirspaceBust]

Brilliant ! First search for this exact same problem and there you are with a great video ! Thanks !

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@drchristiaanwillems1256]

This is a VERY useful video. Many thanks for your meticulous, well-paced, clear explanation and demonstration. Regards, Chris.

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@BodyworksPrime]

Mate thank you so much for this!!! I have been trying to figure this out for ages and was so confused. Thought it was coming in through the door seals somehow and this helped me narrow it down!!!!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@relfyem]

Thank you!! This saved me so much head-scratching! Brilliantly done.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@robertanderson4913]

not as easy as it looks, but it seemingly works! -thanks!! my gasket was somewhat feeble (2006 orig. owner) NOW! we will see if "slops" are beaten!! (DEF. looked like water ingress!) going to get a new gasket and new plugs LOVE these cars! noisy, bumpy, but SO much fun to drive on a good road !!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@johnnysandoval272]

I was just gonna buy a new car but now thanks to this video I will be able to keep mine for a bit longer

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@zakelwe]

Just finished mopping up the back of ours, left it too long. It made yours look like the sahara. I thought about erecting a "No Diving" sign behind the chair next to the deep end. I'm surprised the bolts did not look like something from the Titanic and were rusted tight. The bottom of the chair was rusty. That switch for the seat heating has always worked plucky thing, must be ex - SAS. I'm going to have to continue drying it tomorrow. January is not the best time for this sort of thing. Wife's birthday on Saturday, we are going to spend some quality time together with some sealant whilst she does the sealing and I give instructions whilst watching your video on the phone. We always argue and then get it done and make up ..... :D Of course the big question is of course ... why does the grommet on the drivers side not do the same ?

[@aaanton11]

😂Love This, the drivers side can do the same but 9 times out of 10 its always the n/s that fails, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@juergengoettfert7082]

Thank you very much indeed, it was great help! Many thanks from the lower rhine side, Germany

[@aaanton11]

It is beautiful over there, drove to Nuremberg couple of years ago via spa would love to go again, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@joem9581]

Big help to see this all the way through, thanks and job done! Now I'm wondering how to treat the rust behind the dash....

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@kevkeeler]

Was a bit hesitant about tackling this problem until I can across your video. As per your car I had rust underneath proving this was where the leak was from in both of my footwells. Did both sides, piece of cake once you know what to do, thanks

[@aaanton11]

Happy to help, well done great job, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@demon1954]

Thanks for that. No damp in my car as yet but I'll do both sides as a preventative measure.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@darencross1835]

Got exactly the same issue on mine. Thanks for posting this, saved me hours.

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mitchnh]

Perfect. Exactly what me and many others needed to know / see. Thank you for the video!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@hughgianni4713]

instaBlaster

[@peterzubritsky9120]

Excellent job!! I just started having this issue on my MX5. I am at a loss as to why they put drain holes under that cover.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@SuperOldAndy]

Thanks so much for posting this - job done and now just got to keep an eye on things. Been wandering around the common drain holes blocked problem for a couple of weeks with no success and was getting worried until I found this straightforward explanation.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@conceptrat]

Long video but good to see most of what is going on. And bonus is description of the tabs and clips around the area.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@SooperJeenyus]

Great information. One caveat: I will be using butyl rubber sealant or dicor rv roof sealant instead of silicon because heat will eventually dry out the silicon and it will separate from the plastic piece. Butyl rubber or dicor will not, and should outlast the life of the car.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@henkjanbaas9443]

I did my NC yesterday whit the same problem. And today i have seen this,and did it the same way you did. Thats give's me the confidence that i did well. I did olso the other site. Great video to exsplain this problem!

[@aaanton11]

Well done, it was a nice job to do, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ShaunshankRedemption]

Thanks so much for this mate, been having problems since I bought it but couldn't find where the water was coming from. Just followed this and it took about half an hour. Hopefully this is the only place it's coming from

[@aaanton11]

Glad I could help Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@25smhughes]

Thanks for this Video, really comprehensive and helped no end. I appreciate the instuctions and details on the fasteners as it is the one thing that cn turn a simple job into a disaster of broken trim. Thanks again

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tabascojoe77]

I did this job a few weeks ago. Previous owner had attempted it but had done a really bad job. They had just stuck some silicone around and it had corroded the screw under the plastic cowl. Absolute nightmare getting it out! Finally managed and replaced all grommets and covers and water proofed with proper weather resistant silicone. Only issue is I think the fuse box has had some issue with corrosion in the past as I have some small electrical problems. Mainly my drivers side door sensor doesn't work. All else is working fine

[@aaanton11]

Well Done Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@seihaz]

I got this problem, straight away go to youtube my problem solved, Thanks for your video sir.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Quatrapuntal]

This is a great video nice work, wish all car repair videos were this clear. I will be recommending it on MX5 forums. Seems like you know the car really well but there is only this MX5 video? I was brought up in Leicestershire so spotted the accent straight away!

[@aaanton11]

Yes Leicester, thanks for the share, & Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@terrywoodward4076]

This is a very helpful and easy to follow video, many thanks for posting this. I feel sure that this is the cause of the problem with a wet passenger footwell in my son’s MX-5. Now feel confident enough to go and explore this ourselves. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia 👍

[@aaanton11]

Give it a bash, I would love to know how you get on, Thanks Terry for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mattmacd2009]

First things to do when buying an older MK3/3.5..... Lift front sill plate & use a decent waterproof mastic around the two fastener clips. Next, the same to the rear high level led brake light housing. Then fetch yourself a trombone cleaner & clean both rain drains. Finally, clean all rubber/foam seals & gummi pfledge (made my sonax) them. 16 yrs of MX5 ownership has taught me a lot about keeping out the rain.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Fantastic video, very comprehensive, I will have to do all these steps soon, thanks!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@sensescaper]

Thanks for that. Just recently bought a '57 plate for a bit of cheap fun and first real man-sized downpour this week and the footwell on the passenger side is 'soggy'. It's been bone dry up until now. I will get on this asap - great little video.

[@aaanton11]

Have fun! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@sensescaper]

@@aaanton11 all done (between the downpours and a tarpaulin) - better weather next week!

[@olliecrx]

Great video thanks! Have a leak in exactly the same place that the dealer has claimed is fixed several times!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@colinjames3716]

Thanks for this video.... It's a job that I need to get done after finding so much water in my first winter having my daughter's MX-5. I might cover the car for the rest of the winter spring 😊 I also believe I have a leak through the soft roof and or roof seals.... It's condensation all inside the roof, windscreen and also wet on the seat 😢

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@WalluferInEngland]

Thanks so much for this! I had exactly the same problem, and stumbled upon your video. When I removed the clip, I could see that the foam gasket was completely perished. I ordered a replacement clip and cover from mx5parts as I didn't have any silicone. Took about 30 minutes from beginning to end to get everything sorted. Street parking, so no hairdryer for me, had to take it for a spin with the roof down and heating on full blast into the footwell instead. Dried out nicely either way. It was bucketing it down yesterday, and the passenger footwell was dry as a bone afterwards. Great video, thank you again!

[@aaanton11]

Fantastic job, so pleased you have repaired the leak Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jim6751]

Sorry to sound stupid but I take it you have a Mx5? Do you reckon these are the same across all Mazda's?

[@awantamta]

Wow. That was big job from a small leak but you sorted it. Well done and thanks.

[@aaanton11]

Its surprising how water creeps around, a small leak over a long period can cause havoc, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@11111964s]

Just been watching your work on the leaking water in the car most interesting Just bought a mx5 last week always good to see where problems could occur thanks

[@aaanton11]

Great to hear! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@11111964s]

@@aaanton11 thanks will look at some more of your work

[@matttopcat9677]

I've just followed your video and completed the job ..thank you so much for this ..luckily is was a slow drip in heavy storms and only collecting on the car mat , underneath the glove box area was a bit rusty though so I'm going to spray that with some protectant

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@alanwito]

Very good video. Perfect for the maintenance novice like me. Just tried this repair on our MX5, hope it sorts out the problem!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@damians1145]

Great video...sorted my wife's mk3 following this.

[@aaanton11]

Fantastic! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@larsl7483]

I have the same problem, thanks for the walkthrough. Did you do something with the rusty pieces under the dashboard? Will not get better over time 😉

[@aaanton11]

No, I just left them if there is no more moisture, the Rust won’t get any worse and it was only slight surface rust Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@alanthompson9240]

Just did this to my wife's 2008 PRHT. Great video, thank you!!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mrman9561]

As per previous comments I have now done the footwell plugs replacement if you have time its better to order new ones before replacement if you still need to silicone then you can but I did not also I spent only £6 including delivery for the 2 parts . But this video helped a lot would have been good to see how he took the other cover off on drivers side . But this was very helpful video

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@binauralmiki1pena66]

Thank you ! My 94 na has same leak. Ill try this fix tomorrow morning. Greets from Tijuana , Mexico.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@anonyme7546]

merci de m'avoir montré d'ou viens la fuitte,j'ai cherché pendant des heures,la reparration c'est bien passée,je suis très content😁

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Lonewolf_rider]

Great job aaanton 👌🏼 now get yourself a coffee ☕

[@aaanton11]

Thats a great idea, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@craigbarnwell188]

Great information on how to do the repair, just slightly concerned about the silicone that you suggest on the link, the Dow 781 is a Acetoxy silicone which can cause metal to corrode!

[@aaanton11]

That would be a first, but I will take your word for it, might take 20 years, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@self-preservationsociety7057]

Recently done this repair thanks to your video, so far so good , has been very wet here in NZ . Wettest July on record ?! Cheers again

[@aaanton11]

Nice work! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@faith1980]

Got the same issue on the drivers side, carpet it sodden! A job for a good weather day i think. Thanks for the tips!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@richard7027]

Thanks for the video mate,have the same problem as you.also saved myself alot of money if taken to mazda cheers

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@The_0p3r8t0r]

Thanks for sharing. I am not aware of a leak but I'll be looking now

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jiminmtl6224]

Very useful video for what should be a routine preventative maintenance on any NC MX-5 over 10 years. Notice that he doesn’t show how to do it on the driver’s side, where both wiper arms must be removed before the cowl trim can be removed. A little more complicated but it’s not a big deal.

[@aaanton11]

The drivers side wasn't leaking. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@craigbarnwell188]

HI Anton, I have sealed the plug on the passenger side, it seems that there could be the same issue from the drivers side, is it the same procedure, although I guess that you have to remove the wipers, any advice would be great. Regards Craig

[@aaanton11]

Yes, it is, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@GrandadPunchy]

Oh yes. Saturday morning sorted. An aaanton11 video. Great content as usual. Alan L200

[@aaanton11]

You might still have time to give the L200 a wash and wax😂, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@GrandadPunchy]

@@aaanton11 I wish.... Rain ere at Heathrow.... More due in later & overnight..... I wash it on average around 3 times a week..... I use the term "wash" loosely as its my pride en joy..... So its more of a wipe over, to be fair as its never dirty. Av a great weekend. Alan L200

[@AbinAnjalise]

Amazing video mate! I bought an NC recently and it leaked from the passenger footwell and I was wondering what caused the leak!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@paulhughes3961]

Same thing I had to deal with. I would highly recommend you completely remove the seat and remove the carpet. Mold will start to grow in 24 hrs so it's very important to get it completely dry. You will have to cut the carpet at the rear of the console where it connects to other side that way you can completely remove the carpet so it will dry.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Paul for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@eddielima8754]

Great video, very clearly explained and with much detail, thanks.

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful!,Thanks Eddie for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@macca744]

Brilliant video - have exactly this issue and now I know what to do. Cheers!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@PmanRider]

You are absolute leg, thank you. Just found this morning I have the same issue. So rather than glue that clip, if I want to change to new, how do I order that? What is that clip called? Thank you again in advance.

[@aaanton11]

Dealer part, it's the scuttle clip. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@gupter99]

Great video thanks, you’re really good at explaining things. Cheers

[@aaanton11]

I appreciate that! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mrman9561]

Thinking of doing this i have the water in the footwells thought it might have come from the drain holes being blocked at the back ,which I have now cleaned .I am thinking if that was the cause of it but watching this I am thinking that it could be both . Just annoyed with the condensation that I am getting. I will need to get the windscreen replaced before the mot so when I will do I will get the windscreen guy to take off all the bits from the front and at the same time get the plastic bits replaced with new ones and add a little sealant just to be sure. Great video otherwise good tips and advice was thinking of getting a car wet and dry vac but will see what options with a possible heater to dry the inside of the car . Something to work on and think about Also maybe just reseal the boot rear brake light as well as I think that will stop the condensation. I am thinking this could be a good opportunity to check the seatbelts and clean them as this is another issue and maybe check the drain pipe to make sure it hasnt come loose while the seat is out Will keep you updated in a month of two but if any of you guys have any tips always welcomed .

[@aaanton11]

That would be great, hope you get it sorted, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@terrulian]

Great info, and extremely well presented. Also a great accent.🙂 Is the other side the same?

[@aaanton11]

Yes, it is! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@terrulian]

@@aaanton11 Actually, after looking at the other side, it appears that the wiper arms need to be removed. This requires popping off the cap, and then using a metric socket to remove the nut. A little wiggling is necessary to free the arm from the splined shaft.

[@michalzuravlov6516]

Man! Thank you! Appreciate a lot all details explained. 🙏🏻

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@marksimpson4258]

Brilliant 👍 I assume its normally this route the water gets in?

[@aaanton11]

Yes, correct, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Shazza20111]

Well, changed the grommet both sides. Passenger side was easy - seal was broke in two. Drivers side - had to take the drivers side wiper off but managed to change the grommet without having to take the passenger side wiper off. All good - only issue was one of the little black covers snapped. Well tested with a hosepipe - no leaks anywhere.

[@aaanton11]

well done, great job, thanks for the update and for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Shazza20111]

Does the same happen with the drivers side? Is it worth doing the two at the same time? Very helpful video - thank you.

[@aaanton11]

I am a firm believer in if its not broke, don't fix it, if it was leaking then repair it but there is always a chance of damaging the clip, a trim for a job that didn't need doing, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@craigbarnwell188]

Hi Anton, thanks for your reply, have you done a video on the leak coming from the plug on drivers side, also I guess that water is leaking in through the rear centre stop light, have you done a video on this!! any advice would be great.

[@aaanton11]

I have only done this video on the mx5, the drivers side is the same process, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@geoff-elleetherton-rogers7599]

Thanks so much for this video. I actually had the problem on the driver's side as well but that scuttle panel looked impossible to remove. I had to bend it up to get to the clip which I then cleaned and bonded back in 👍🏻 However the scuttle panel now isn't quite flush to the windscreen in the corner... will this be an issue? Thanks, Geoff

[@aaanton11]

the clip wont be located under the screen , no great issue Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@wg5768]

Just found your video and what a help. I have a 2008 with the PRHT,and have a leak on the passenger side footwell. I noticed it every time I wash the car and had no clue as to where the water was coming from. This week I'll be pulling off the cowl to have a look. Have you thought of checking the drivers side while you are at it?

[@aaanton11]

The other side is fine at the moment, if it ain't broke don't fix it, I like that motto, but if It ever does I will do the same again Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@rickcrutchlow8073]

Be very careful how you prise the fitting out! Mine was a pain to get out and I ended up bending the metal and removing lots of paint. Had to spend more time reshaping the metalwork than any other part of the process!

[@aaanton11]

Good to know! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mrpistonrecaro6483]

I have that on my right side LHD. Just did mine today. I’ll share the results. Ty

[@aaanton11]

Same Scenario same repair, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Quadzz]

I also just bought one last week today it rained and I noticed it same place and everything so I will have to check that seal.

[@JJ-AA]

In 2 days this video is 1 year old. So my question is: did this fix until today still work? I also have a water leak on my passenger footwell so I need to try this aswell! Much thanks for the video :)

[@aaanton11]

The answer to your question is yes the vehicle is completely dry and the scuttle clip was the issue once sealed everything was okay Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nplus1bikebreaker]

Thanks for the video. I saw a similar one last year and did mine passenger side and drivers side. Question is - did yours work over the winter? Is it a long term fix? Mine still leaks very small amounts on the passenger side after torrential downpours. I suspect there's another route in around the bottom of the windscreen. Has yours cured it completely? Many thanks.

[@aaanton11]

This one is fine completely dry, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@therealrealshocker]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 this helps tremendously!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@davidbryson5429]

You're a lifesaver, thanks mate

[@aaanton11]

Happy to help Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bespokequirky5108]

Is there a knack to getting that plate off where the screw is hidden? In the video it just seemed to come out no problem at all. I've been trying for the last 10 mins with a small screw driver. I must be doing something wrong?

[@aaanton11]

Maybe yours has been bonded in (be previous owner to stop leak) which now makes it harder to remove, they do just pop out, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrSpamba]

@28:54 the Missus in the background...checking if everything is AOK ;-)

[@aaanton11]

😂 I hope its the missus, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

It never fails to amaze me I've kept my mouth shut about it on most videos that I watch but these poor guys have to work on these cars that people obviously just turn the key and drive and do nothing in the manner of preventative maintenance it's that stupid is as stupid does thing and good thing for mechanics it keeps them employed the Mazda MX-5 is one of the best vehicles as far as nuts and bolts mechanics go and why do people buy them that have no clue of how to get close to a toolbox I'm just laughing good job mate.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@eddiejones7031]

Excellent, we have exactly this problem. Many Thanks

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@printedprops8730]

Ive got the exact problem started a few weeks ago. Though mine is on the drivers right side. 2010 mx5

[@aaanton11]

get the silicone out 😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@printedprops8730]

@@aaanton11 update: I just fixed both plugs with silicon today. Also checked under both sides under carpet for water damage. Fortunately its all dry as I got on top of it in time. Thanks again mate!

[@tonysaberwal8895]

Without any doubt - the Drain Holes are blocked. With the Hood UP- poke an electrical wire down the holes either side to let rain water OUT.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@CommonGuy]

Should you disconnect the battery before disconnecting the seat controls?

[@aaanton11]

No need, just make sure the ignition is off, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@CommonGuy]

@@aaanton11 I thought I saw another video stating that the air bags could deploy

[@stevebarker8493]

Very Informative........ thanks soooooo much....... really appreciated!!!!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@heatea5255]

My nbfls left side foot well is getting drenched these days do you happen to know if this is also present on the earlier models of mx5?

[@aaanton11]

They were usually roof seals leaking. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jamescaseydiamond]

Really clear and helpful, thanks!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jbudgie]

What is that little rectangular seal for? Is there one on the drivers side also ?

[@aaanton11]

holding the trim down and there is one on both sides, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bellerophon9116]

My questions are: what is the purpose of this clip, and how difficult is it to remove once this method of repair is done should it be necessary to remove and or replace?

[@aaanton11]

It Holds the scuttle down, it is easy to remove even when silicone has gone off, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@joshvella6831]

Thanks heaps saved me a lot of time

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jim6751]

Hi, I've recently noticed the exact same problem on my Mazda 3 Mk2 2012. Do you reckon it's the same in regards to the plastic clip with the failed seal? Mines also damp in the passenger back only damp but still. Thanks.

[@aaanton11]

Could be, or the rear lights leaking or vents like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4e4eWh9mrKgpas Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jim6751]

@@aaanton11 I've since had the carpet up as you do in this video and the sound proofing wax soacked. Drying it out now just need to find the cause of where its coming from now. Your video was very helpful still eventhough I haven't full sorted the leak, thanks for that.

[@philtulk9180]

Thank you, had the same trouble, brilliant 👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@elstukov]

Thank you! Greetings from Mexico

[@aaanton11]

hello, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Dolphination]

Excellent tutorial, thanks.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠