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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Porsche Cayman 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    
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 Cayman
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 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 Cayman 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.

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

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

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

Porsche Cayman Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD
high-quality german sports car see full Porsche Cayman review
2007 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It is a Porsche.... not too many negative perceptions except for price... Styling stays consistent which I think helps hold value. see full Porsche Cayman review
2006 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD
Porsche. see full Porsche Cayman review