Mazda MX-5: best and worst years
Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.
Held up best: 2018
The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.
201911 complaints · 3 recalls2018solid year3 complaints · 3 recalls201711 complaints · 2 recalls201634 complaints · 3 recalls200625 complaints · 1 recalls
Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.