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Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2018 Mazda CX-5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  22 CX-5s, 3.5 months of data per CX-5, average 4400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2018 Mazda Mazda3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Mazda3s, 6.1 months of data per Mazda3, average 4700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2017 Mazda CX-5 6
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  53 CX-5s, 8.1 months of data per CX-5, average 7200 miles
2017 Mazda CX-9 24
47.142857142857% 47.142857142857% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  38 CX-9s, 9.0 months of data per CX-9, average 12300 miles
2017 Mazda Mazda3 20
35.714285714286% 35.714285714286% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  47 Mazda3s, 10.3 months of data per Mazda3, average 10300 miles
2017 Mazda Mazda6 12
12.857142857143% 12.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  37 Mazda6s, 8.3 months of data per Mazda6, average 10300 miles

 

2016 Mazda CX-3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 CX-3s, 10.3 months of data per CX-3, average 18500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2016 Mazda CX-5 12
11.224489795918% 11.224489795918% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  163 CX-5s, 10.5 months of data per CX-5, average 23400 miles
2016 Mazda CX-9 24
43.877551020408% 43.877551020408% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  38 CX-9s, 9.0 months of data per CX-9, average 12300 miles

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2017.
2016 Mazda Mazda3 7
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  56 Mazda3s, 9.8 months of data per Mazda3, average 21500 miles
2016 Mazda Mazda6 13
13.945578231293% 13.945578231293% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  66 Mazda6s, 10.9 months of data per Mazda6, average 23800 miles
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 16
22.108843537415% 22.108843537415% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  49 MX-5 Miatas, 10.5 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 13300 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

 

2015 Mazda CX-5 10
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  60 CX-5s, 10.4 months of data per CX-5, average 38100 miles
2015 Mazda Mazda3 20
19.387755102041% 19.387755102041% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  66 Mazda3s, 10.1 months of data per Mazda3, average 31300 miles
2015 Mazda Mazda6 11
1.0204081632653% 1.0204081632653% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  45 Mazda6s, 10.0 months of data per Mazda6, average 41800 miles

 

2014 Mazda CX-5 16
9.047619047619% 9.047619047619% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  78 CX-5s, 10.4 months of data per CX-5, average 53300 miles
2014 Mazda Mazda3 27
30% 30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  93 Mazda3s, 9.4 months of data per Mazda3, average 45700 miles

Redesigned.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 9
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  49 Mazda6s, 10.3 months of data per Mazda6, average 51300 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system.

 

2013 Mazda CX-5 8
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  44 CX-5s, 10.5 months of data per CX-5, average 65100 miles
2013 Mazda CX-9   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 CX-9s, 8.8 months of data per CX-9, average 59000 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2013 Mazda Mazda3 12
2.2167487684729% 2.2167487684729% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  54 Mazda3s, 9.5 months of data per Mazda3, average 57000 miles

 

2012 Mazda CX-9   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 CX-9s, 10.1 months of data per CX-9, average 58900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 MazdaSpeed3s, 10.8 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 61000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 36
34.169884169884% 34.169884169884% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  71 Mazda3s, 10.4 months of data per Mazda3, average 76100 miles
2012 Mazda Mazda5 29
23.359073359073% 23.359073359073% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  36 Mazda5s, 9.3 months of data per Mazda5, average 70300 miles

Redesigned. The second-generation Mazda5 has been much more reliable than the first.

 

2011 Mazda CX-7   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 CX-7s, 10.5 months of data per CX-7, average 89700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2011 Mazda CX-9 48
38.198757763975% 38.198757763975% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  27 CX-9s, 9.2 months of data per CX-9, average 92800 miles
2011 Mazda Mazda2   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 Mazda2s, 9.4 months of data per Mazda2, average 64100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2011 Mazda Mazda3 40
28.260869565217% 28.260869565217% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  38 Mazda3s, 9.4 months of data per Mazda3, average 70300 miles
2011 Mazda Tribute 52
43.167701863354% 43.167701863354% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  29 Tributes, 8.7 months of data per Tribute, average 90000 miles

 

2010 Mazda CX-9   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 CX-9s, 9.6 months of data per CX-9, average 89500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2010 Mazda Mazda3 42
37.108013937282% 37.108013937282% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  72 Mazda3s, 9.8 months of data per Mazda3, average 89100 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
2010 Mazda Mazda5 53
52.439024390244% 52.439024390244% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  26 Mazda5s, 9.7 months of data per Mazda5, average 101500 miles
2010 Mazda Mazda6   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  21 Mazda6s, 11.0 months of data per Mazda6, average 86900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 MX-5 Miatas, 10.1 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 40400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2010 Mazda Tribute 47
44.076655052265% 44.076655052265% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  35 Tributes, 10.3 months of data per Tribute, average 99900 miles

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.

 

2009 Mazda CX-9   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 CX-9s, 10.1 months of data per CX-9, average 98900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 MazdaSpeed3s, 10.6 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 80400 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2009 Mazda Mazda3 22
5.3191489361702% 5.3191489361702% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  28 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 100500 miles

Includes 2008.5s.
2009 Mazda Mazda5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Mazda5s, 9.7 months of data per Mazda5, average 113500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2009 Mazda Mazda6 51
40.577507598784% 40.577507598784% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  27 Mazda6s, 9.7 months of data per Mazda6, average 99100 miles

Redesigned for this model year. This stat has been much lower than that for the 2010 for over a year.
2009 Mazda Tribute 85
81.914893617021% 81.914893617021% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  33 Tributes, 9.8 months of data per Tribute, average 107700 miles

 

2008 Mazda CX-7   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 CX-7s, 7.5 months of data per CX-7, average 99700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Mazda CX-9 70
55.494505494505% 55.494505494505% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 CX-9s, 10.2 months of data per CX-9, average 112700 miles
2008 Mazda Mazda3 77
63.186813186813% 63.186813186813% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  47 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 112000 miles
2008 Mazda Mazda5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Mazda5s, 9.5 months of data per Mazda5, average 127800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Mazda Mazda6   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Mazda6s, 9.5 months of data per Mazda6, average 91300 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 12
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  30 MX-5 Miatas, 10.0 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 58800 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2008 Mazda Tribute 69
54.395604395604% 54.395604395604% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  44 Tributes, 9.9 months of data per Tribute, average 111400 miles

 

2007 Mazda CX-7   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 CX-7s, 8.8 months of data per CX-7, average 92300 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Mazda CX-9   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 CX-9s, 9.9 months of data per CX-9, average 123400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 MazdaSpeed3s, 9.1 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 99200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Mazda Mazda3 91
62.442396313364% 62.442396313364% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  32 Mazda3s, 10.3 months of data per Mazda3, average 117700 miles

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.
2007 Mazda Mazda5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Mazda5s, 8.2 months of data per Mazda5, average 124000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Mazda Mazda6   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Mazda6s, 10.4 months of data per Mazda6, average 116200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 MX-5 Miatas, 9.5 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 65600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2007 Mazda Tribute   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Tributes, 9.8 months of data per Tribute, average 154200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2006 Mazda Mazda3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  22 Mazda3s, 9.4 months of data per Mazda3, average 109600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2006 Mazda Mazda5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Mazda5s, 11.3 months of data per Mazda5, average 89800 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 MazdaSpeed6s, 9.8 months of data per MazdaSpeed6, average 112200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2006 Mazda Mazda6 52
28.095238095238% 28.095238095238% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  26 Mazda6s, 9.8 months of data per Mazda6, average 115300 miles
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 7
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  33 MX-5 Miatas, 10.6 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 61100 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2006 Mazda Tribute   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  23 Tributes, 9.6 months of data per Tribute, average 138900 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2005 Mazda Mazda3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 Mazda3s, 8.7 months of data per Mazda3, average 121100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2005 Mazda Tribute   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Tributes, 9.1 months of data per Tribute, average 147900 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2004 Mazda B-Series Truck   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 B-Series Trucks, 10.7 months of data per B-Series Truck, average 124100 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2004 Mazda Mazda3   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Mazda3s, 7.5 months of data per Mazda3, average 154700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2004 Mazda Mazda6   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 Mazda6s, 6.2 months of data per Mazda6, average 144400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 MX-5 Miatas, 10.0 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 81800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2004 Mazda RX-8   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 RX-8s, 10.3 months of data per RX-8, average 92900 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2003 Mazda B-Series Truck   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 B-Series Trucks, 9.8 months of data per B-Series Truck, average 117000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2003 Mazda Protege 127
86.886993603412% 86.886993603412% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 Proteges, 9.8 months of data per Protege, average 140600 miles

Watch out for rust where the roads are salted.
2003 Mazda Tribute   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Tributes, 11.0 months of data per Tribute, average 161400 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2002 Mazda B-Series Truck   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 B-Series Trucks, 11.5 months of data per B-Series Truck, average 122800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 MX-5 Miatas, 11.2 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 83400 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2002 Mazda Protege   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Proteges, 11.7 months of data per Protege, average 156000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2001 Mazda B-Series Truck   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 B-Series Trucks, 10.2 months of data per B-Series Truck, average 141100 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 MX-5 Miatas, 10.2 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 91700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2000 Mazda B-Series Truck   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 B-Series Trucks, 9.5 months of data per B-Series Truck, average 150000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 MX-5 Miatas, 10.8 months of data per MX-5 Miata, average 103000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

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Mazda Reliability

You won't find Mazda reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Mazda truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Mazda reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Mazda was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda has been recently.

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Mazda

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Mazda

Mazda Reliability and Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's not a Honda or Toyota, but it's also not a Dodge. One alternative considered was the Dodge Caravan, but a quick look at the numbers spooked me. Talking to actual past owners killed the deal. I wanted a keeper. see full Mazda review
2013 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This last category was hard to choose because there are so many things this Mazda does well, but the brand does have a very good reputation for being built well and being reliable and I did have an older '89 626 that was very reliable and lasted until the trannie gave out at 165K miles. I'm sure it could've gone on for many more miles past that, but it didn't make sense to pay $3000+ to fix the transmission on a car that was only worth a little more than half that at the time. If this new car is as good as that one, I'll be a happy camper! see full Mazda review
2013 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The CX-5 has been a great performer for my small family (just the wife and I). It is our little adventure-mobile and doubles as my daily driver. I only have 20k miles on it, but it has been a great performer with awesome reliability. see full Mazda review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It was neck and neck between the Mazda3 and the MINI COOPER. I had my heart set on the MINI, but reliability was the deciding factor. I spent countless hours researching vehicles over the last several months and was very dismayed at all the mechanical issues that plague the MINI. On the other hand the Mazda3 seems to be very much trouble free. I really wanted a MINI, but I knew its 'cool' fun to drive personality wouldn't be enough to overcome the reliability headaches I could expect. see full Mazda review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I do have to hand it to this car; it's been DEAD RELIABLE. Nothing has been broken enough to warrant a trip to the shop. THe only issue I had was with the heater fan making noise, and then the heater stopped working at the end of last winter, but it is woring normally now, without a repair. see full Mazda review
2011 4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Consumer Reports top rated is always a good choice. see full Mazda review
2011 4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Reputation for reliability. see full Mazda review
2010 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Recommended by Consumer Reports for reliability see full Mazda review
2010 4dr Hatch 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Always rated well see full Mazda review
2010 4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Mazda has been a reliable purveyor of fun cars, and its Mazda 3 is no disappointment. The new-for-2010 version features overhauled sheetmetal and extra cabin refinement, and a 3 s Sport model. see full Mazda review
Mazda Reliability and Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This is an unknown. I haven't had any problems to date, but the car has been on the market for less than a year. see full Mazda review
2011 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Have a squeaking sound that turned up in the back of the cargo area after 20,000 and have not been able to diagnose what the issue is, nor could the dealer. Drivers seat creaks as well. Paint is thin and doesn't hold up to rock chips very well. see full Mazda review
2010 4dr Hatch 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The drivetrain reliability on this car is awful. Clutch started failing at 40K, axles have gone bad, wheel bearings have gone bad, suspension has been replaced.. see full Mazda review
2010 4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
According to various sources it is not as good as Honda/Toyota. I had 0 problems with the 3. In equal time and distance the Corrola had given me some light headache though. see full Mazda review
2010 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
PRESENT RECALL ON MAZDA 5 AND 3 P/S SYSTEM see full Mazda review
2009 4dr Hatch 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I got this from previous owner. see full Mazda review
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
I haven't had any problems with my RX-8 yet (knock on wood - 36,000 miles and counting), but it certainly has developed a reputation for premature engine failure. Early-production series one models seem to be particularly at risk. Conversely, Mazda supposedly fixed many of the problems by the time it rolled out the series two (2009 and later) models like mine - something to think about if you're seriously considering an RX-8. A well-known but worth repeating fact is that the RX-8 requires its owner to be very attentive to its oil level, as the rotary burns a not incosiderable amount of oil during the course of normal operation. This hasn't bothered me, as I'm not troubled by spending five minutes every few weeks to check the oil, but those who don't have the time or the interest should look elsewhere. I've found that my RX-8 needs two quarts of oil roughly every 1,500 miles. see full Mazda review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
turbo might be unreliable see full Mazda review
2008 4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My alternator went out after 10,000 miles of gentle driving. It happened to fail as I was driving through the coastal Oregon mountains, causing me to lose power steering intermittently on the twisties. Inexcusable for modern, brand-new automobile!! see full Mazda review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not familar with Mazda so I was unsure see full Mazda review