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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Porsche Boxster 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.
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2014		 Porsche Boxster
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2013		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2007		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2001		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Boxster Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Mazda MX-5 Miata and Porsche Boxster 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 310-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 went from bmw 2002 to boxter S see full Porsche Boxster review
2008 2dr Convertible 245-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 Top performing sports car. see full Porsche Boxster review
2006 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 face it, people look at Porches. and thats fun too see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Wanted car since high school. Finally reached a point in life where I could afford one. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 The Porsche name speaks for itself. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 quality and design see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Porsche says it all see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Porsche brand is synonymous with sports cars. see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Well, cannot beat the Porsche reputation, and I think the boxster is great way to get the Porsche Experience without spending $100k see full Porsche Boxster review
2001 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 It's a Porscha! see full Porsche Boxster review