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Chevrolet Corvette 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
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  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.
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 19000 miles driven

Redesigned. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading. Possible common problem with the infotainment display. Repairs less common since beginning of 2016.
2014
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  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 19000 miles driven

Redesigned. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading. Possible common problem with the infotainment display. Repairs less common since beginning of 2016.
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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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvettes and Mazda MX-5 Miatas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Chevrolet Corvettes 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 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette and Mazda MX-5 Miata have been recently.

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
50+ years of history see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2008 2dr Hatch 505-horsepower 7.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Only American sports car see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2002 2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Great rep and image, even if it has become a Boomer Gen car for us 50-60 and up crowd. Outstanding vehicle performance and reliability for the entry price and very minimal maintenance costs. Depreciation appears decent over time. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
Chevrolet Corvette Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Improving but still suffers from quality and workmanship reputation problems. see full Chevrolet Corvette 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