This is how i fixed that problem.
Miata door lock stuck.
The requirement tohold the miata s door handle out to keep the door from unlocking when closing it can be defeated.
Then do the base of the handle and the locking mechanism that you see when you open the door and the hinges that hold the door.
My miata had a weird problem were when i tired to look it from the inside it wouldn t look but from the outside it did.
Malfunctioning power door lock actuator.
Door does not lock unlock test if a door does not lock or unlock on your mazda car and you are trying to figure out.
First you will need to pry back the door panel so you can access the inside of the door.
Then repeat the process again or until it s turning smoothly.
The power door lock actuator is the part of the power door lock system that actually controls the locks.
The actuator is a series of gears with a set of rack and pinion gears at the end.
Start by removing the two screws that secure the panel to the door.
Then try to turn the lock with the key a bunch of times.
How to test door lock actuator on mazda.
This can be done without taking anything apart by bending forward a black colored metal lever on the latch mechanism inside the door.