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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Cadillac STS 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    
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.
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.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Cadillac STS Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Mazda MX-5 Miata and Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS

Cadillac STS Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My second caddy.. I am very happy see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cadillacs are well made and dependable. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Its a Cadillac - the best the US auto manufactures can offer. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I appreciate the heritage of Cadillac. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 This is my third Caddy and the others were old guy cars,very reliable and comfy, this is sporty and handles more like a German sedan. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cadillac has always been a leader in the American made car market. see full Cadillac STS review