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Saturn ASTRA and Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2016		 Mazda MX-5 Miata
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 91100 miles driven

Includes a few 2009s.2008		 Saturn ASTRA
[?] see reported repairs
  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 91100 miles driven

Includes a few 2009s.
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2006		 Mazda MX-5 Miata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Saturn ASTRA vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Saturn ASTRA and Mazda MX-5 Miata reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Saturn ASTRAs and Mazda MX-5 Miatas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Saturn ASTRAs and Mazda MX-5 Miatas that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Saturn ASTRA and Mazda MX-5 Miata lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saturn ASTRA and Mazda MX-5 Miata have been recently.

To see how frequently Saturn ASTRA and Mazda MX-5 Miata problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Saturn ASTRA

Saturn ASTRA Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 This is not the first or last saturn for my family, they have always been a reliable car for us that has required very little money to maintain see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Great vehicle for the price-it brings sporty value and European sensibility to the already friendly Saturn image. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I have been a Saturn owner for over a decade see full Saturn ASTRA review
Saturn ASTRA Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Impression it was not a powerful car. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Unfortunately for the brand - no longer existing - this will bring resale values down somewhat because of public opinion on that. see full Saturn ASTRA review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Be prepared for compliments and looks. This car attracts people. It looks good and is FUN FUN FUN. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Miatas have good reliability, and the Miata is the kind of car that makes everyone smile, and other MX5 owners wave. Really. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Very good reliability and value. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review