Mazda MX-5 Miata engine and engine cooling problems by year
28 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 8 MX-5 Miata model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 11 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 MX-5 Miata | 2 | 10% | — | |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata | 2 | 9% | — | |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata | 3 | 10% | — | |
| 1999 MX-5 Miata | 11 | 15% | — | |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | 3 | 10% | — | |
| 1995 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 1991 MX-5 Miata | 2 | 10% | — | |
| 1990 MX-5 Miata | 4 | 14% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.