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

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 12700 miles driven2017 Mazda CX-5 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 12700 miles driven
136 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27400 miles driven2016 Mazda CX-5
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  136 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27400 miles driven
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.
47 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 40900 miles driven2015 Mazda CX-5
[?] see reported repairs
  47 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 40900 miles driven
65 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven2014 Mazda CX-5
[?] see reported repairs
  65 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven2013 Mazda CX-5
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  36 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven
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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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-5 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda CX-5 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Mazda CX-5s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Mazda CX-5s 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda CX-5 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda CX-5 have been recently.

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

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
 

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