Buyer Warning All Mx-5 Miata years

Mazda Mx-5 Miata Years to AvoidThe weakest years — and the one you should buy instead

We reviewed all 36 Mazda Mx-5 Miata years and — unusually — found no years that meet our "avoid" criteria. The Mx-5 Miata is one of the rare models where every generation earns at least a moderate reliability score.

Good news

Every Mx-5 Miata year we analyzed scores at least 70/100.

Your decision is less about "which to avoid" and more about "which is the absolute best buy." Start with the highest-scoring year below.

Buy this instead

1990 Mazda Mx-5 Miata

Highest-scoring Mx-5 Miata in our data (93/100). A legendary roadster that, despite its age, remains an incredibly reliable and rewarding enthusiast's choice.