What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2006–2015) MX-5 Miata?

MX-5 Miata owners have made 25 complaints about the 2006–2015 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 13th out of 36 Mazda generations in overall reliability, with some body and electrical concerns.

Compare With Other MX-5 Miata Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2006–2015) MX-5 Miata Key Numbers

  1. 8 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 25 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 13th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.