Mazda Miata years to avoid
No model year of the Mazda Miata stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mazda Miata years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda Miata complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda Miata problems
All model years combined.
Mazda Miata problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes |
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Recalls 6
Questions about the Mazda Miata
What years of the Mazda Miata should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mazda Miata has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mazda Miata?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda Miata?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the Mazda Miata have?
6 recalls between null and null. The 1999 model year has the most, with 2.
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