Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5 — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Generations of the Mazda MX-5

Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.

Generation Facelift Price today Units for sale Recalls Complaints
Generation 1 1996–now — — 0 12 97

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).

Engines used in the MX-5

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Mazda 2.0L 4-cylinder 2016–2026 10 models 58

About the Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. In Japan, it is marketed as the Mazda Roadster or, previously, as the Eunos Roadster. In the United States it is sold as the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The name miata derives from Old High German for "reward".

Source: Wikipedia — Mazda MX-5, CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2000 0 29 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System
2006 1 0 —
2012 0 5 Structure, Traction Control System, Engine
2016 3 34 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags
2017 2 11 Visibility/Wiper, Steering, Power Train
2018 3 3 Power Train, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control
2023 1 7 Power Train, Steering, Air Bags
2024 1 5 Electrical System, Power Train, Exterior Lighting
2025 1 2 Unknown Or Other, Seat Belts
2026 0 1 Power Train

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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