[Free Fix] My 2017 MAZDA MX 5 Miata fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Ultraviolet
Member since March 2023 • 35 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2017 MAZDA MX 5 Miata?

Posted on February 16, 2025
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Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Digitalx
Member • 75 posts

Really need the key code for my 2017 MAZDA MX 5 Miata, thanks for sharing!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 116 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2017 MAZDA MX 5 Miata?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 46 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2017 MAZDA MX 5 Miata.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 127 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2017 MAZDA MX 5 Miata too!

February 20, 2025 Reply

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