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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Nissan Frontier 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.
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. Nissan Frontier Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Mazda MX-5 Miata and Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier

Nissan Frontier Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 My 3rd Nissan. They have always been very reliable. see full Nissan Frontier review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 I have always thought of Nissan as having a great brand reputation and I enjoy driving the Frontier everyday see full Nissan Frontier review
Nissan Frontier Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Nissan will be losing market share after all of these lawsuits. The only truck left that is reliable will be obvious. The Tacoma see full Nissan Frontier review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Nissan good but not as good as Toyota. Toyota holds value better. see full Nissan Frontier review