MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:36.459Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 18 complaints 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 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
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1993: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 8 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH
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Consumer was in an accident, and her air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-27

Tl*- the contact stated the airbag warning light for the 1993 Mazda miata flashed continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the main crash sensor. The contact stated the airbag warning lights continued to flash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-02

While driving 35 MPH the air bag suddenly deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-15

Seat belts

2 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Mazda miata. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would unlatch independently while driving. The contact was unsure if the failure was contributed to the buckle or the retractor system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-19

False seatbelt engagement. Seatbelt 'clicks', then 1, 2, 5 minutes later, belt spontaneously disengages.I have owned multiple miatas; I had to replace belts in my 1992 Miata for the same reason.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-14

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle went out of control, rolled down an embankment, no roll bar, occupants paralyzed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-01

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.