MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Mazda MX-5 Miata Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 0 total NHTSA owner complaints and 0 federal recall campaigns for the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
MX-5 Miata Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
38%
26%
16%
12%
8%
Best MX-5 Miata Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All MX-5 Miata Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 MX-5 Miata | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |
Repair & Diagnostic Tools
Tools for Diagnosing the Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Tests 0.1V–5.0V sensor reference signals, ground continuity (<0.20Ω), and harness resistance.
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