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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota Yaris 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
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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
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  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. Toyota Yaris Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Once again, it is a Toyota, I do not pay attention to recent recalls. see full Toyota Yaris review
2009 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota is known to be reliable and maint-free. Yaris is another model that I like, from driven my friend here in the US and overseas. Seems like easy to work with should have have to do it myself too. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota is a leader in economical vehicles. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota known for making reliable cars and has more fuel efficient cars than most companies. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota is known to be reliable. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota quality from past experience. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Many years history of solid red dots on Consumer Reports Reliability Survey. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota reliability is legendary. Bullet proof engine, reliable drivetrain. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car is widely known to be reliable and economical. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota has a good reputation see full Toyota Yaris review