#1
Body & Chassis Rust
Reported across 9 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Mazda Mx-5 Miata Common Problems
We analyzed every Mazda Mx-5 Miata reliability report across 36 model years (avg score 90/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Mx-5 Miata Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Mazda Mx-5 Miata year-by-year reports.
Affects 25% of years
#2
Convertible Top
Reported across 6 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Infotainment System
Reported across 6 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Cooling System
Reported across 5 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Rust & Corrosion
Reported across 5 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Convertible Top Drains
Reported across 4 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Rust & Body Corrosion
Reported across 3 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Convertible Top & Seals
Reported across 2 Mazda Mx-5 Miata model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
1990 Mazda Mx-5 Miata93/100
A legendary roadster that, despite its age, remains an incredibly reliable and rewarding enthusiast's choice.
1991 Mazda Mx-5 Miata91/100
A joyous and remarkably reliable classic, demanding vigilance against rust and age.
1992 Mazda Mx-5 Miata88/100
An enduring, fun, and remarkably robust little roadster with few significant flaws, mostly age-related, making it an excellent enthusiast's choice.
1993 Mazda Mx-5 Miata92/100
An unshakeable testament to minimalist sports car engineering, providing enduring joy with surprisingly few headaches.
1994 Mazda Mx-5 Miata90/100
A remarkably durable and endlessly enjoyable roadster, requiring vigilance only against the ravages of time and neglect.
1995 Mazda Mx-5 Miata88/100
A fantastically reliable and enjoyable classic, but rust and deferred maintenance can quickly sour the experience.
1996 Mazda Mx-5 Miata92/100
An exceptionally reliable and enjoyable driver's car, provided you find one free of significant rust.
1997 Mazda Mx-5 Miata90/100
A testament to engineering simplicity and reliability, the 1997 Miata offers sublime driving dynamics with surprisingly few major pitfalls.
1998 Mazda Mx-5 Miata88/100
A remarkably reliable and affordable classic roadster, but its age demands a meticulous inspection for rust and neglected maintenance.
1999 Mazda Mx-5 Miata92/100
A joyous, mechanically bulletproof roadster, often held back only by the elements and aging accessory components.
2000 Mazda Mx-5 Miata92/100
A truly bulletproof and enjoyable roadster, delivering exceptional reliability for a fun-to-drive package.
2001 Mazda Mx-5 Miata91/100
A truly bulletproof roadster that delivers pure driving joy with surprisingly low running costs, provided you address its age-related Achilles' heels.
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