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Mazda MX-5 Miata power train problems by year

26 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 7 MX-5 Miata model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 10 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2002 MX-5 Miata315%
2001 MX-5 Miata29%
2000 MX-5 Miata310%
1999 MX-5 Miata1014%
1996 MX-5 Miata13%
1992 MX-5 Miata15%
1990 MX-5 Miata621%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.