Defensas para Mazda Miata

Mazda Miata Fenders

The fenders on these Mazda models serve several different purposes, ranging from improving your Mazda vehicles fuel economy to protecting yourself and others from flying debris kicked up by the tires. Due to the nature of its functions, the fenders can be subject to damage from a variety of sources. In the event that the fender needs to be replaced, either because of excessive wear or because you have been in a minor car accident, replacing the fenders is a fairly easy manual task for most people.

What are the benefits of fenders on my Miata?

Fenders have a number of benefits, many of them purely functional, such as, protecting your car and improving your fuel efficiency, but they also help to boost the style of your Mazda for aesthetic purposes. Some benefits are listed here:

  • Spray protection: One of the main purposes of having a fender is to protect yourself, your Mazda MX-5 Miata convertible roadster, and other drivers from the spray of dirt, rocks, and other debris kicked up by your tires while youre on the road. Fenders do this job by wrapping closely around your tire so that when they kick up road debris, the fender can block it from being thrown into the air. As such, Miata fenders can get caked with dirt and mud. There is also a safety benefit to this functionality of fenders. They in turn protect the windshield or windows of a moving vehicle from getting hit with flying debris.
  • Aerodynamics: Besides protecting you and others from road spray, fenders are also designed to help make your Miata as aerodynamic as possible. The better your car is able to slice through the air, the better your fuel economy will be. To help make sure that your fenders are performing this task at their highest level, make sure to keep them clean and free of caked on debris, which can ruin the aerodynamic properties of your fenders.
  • Style: Having smooth lines and curved angles will greatly improve the overall aesthetic appeal of a vehicle. The fenders are often an integral part of creating these visually appealing features.
Can you replace the fenders on a Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Replacing the fender of your convertible roadster Mazda Miata is a task that can be successfully completed with little automotive experience. If attempting this replacement job is not something that you feel completely comfortable with, then take it to a professional who can offer more experience and knowledge. If you feel that this is a task you can safely take on, then make sure to keep a record of where each part you remove from your Miata came from as you will be removing many different models of screws and liners to get the old fender removed and a new one installed. By taking each step of the process individually and with care, you can successfully replace an old fender on your Mazda Miata.