2000 BMW Z3 vs 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 BMW Z3 | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 12 | 14 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW Z3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 2 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 4 |
2000 BMW Z3
2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.