MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:22.819Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-5 Miata Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1991: 21 complaints
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YearComplaints
199028
199121
199222
19938
199418
199530
199629
199711
19981
199974
200029
200122
200220
200314
20048
20054

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

8 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000623

AIR-BAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TOOK IN FOR REPAIR AND SAID PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE?

NHTSA ODI report, 20200110

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING FOR NO REASON

NHTSA ODI report, 20181015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS HOUSED IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. MAZDA RECENTLY DEVELOPED A NEWER BATTERY MODEL CALLED A FLOODED CELL BATTERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090330

VISIBILITY

1 of 21 total reports mentions: visibility.

TIRES

1 of 21 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.