A few weeks ago I got in the Miata (96) to go pick up Lil Stampie from school and no start. Turned over fine but no fire. Jumped in the pick up and revisited the Miata a few days later. Still no start so I reached back and smacked the rear deck above the fuel pump. Redneck troubleshooting worked as it then started right up. I didn't trust it so I let it sit for a couple of weeks. This weekend we started driving it around and it's started fine each time.
What's the over/under on the fuel pump dying?