MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:26.820Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-5 Miata Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 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
1995: 30 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

AIR BAGS 37%

37% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING VEHICLE, NO IMPACT INVOLVED, AIR DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 10 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950918

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950727

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950727

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SUDDENLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A ROCK. CONSEQUENTLY THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW TO FRACTURE. SOME FRAGMENTS OF GLASS CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS HAND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091215

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. DRIVER SUSTAINED A THUMB INJURY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041208

TIRES 13%

13% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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DOUGLAS TIRE I GOT TO REPLACE THE ONE THAT HAD A BOLT MOLDED IN THE SIDEWALL. THIS ONE HAD A LARGE FLAT SPOT ON HALF OF THE CONTACT PATCH. IT WAS EASY TO SEE WITH BY EYE AND WOULD NOT EVEN SIT CORRECTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151112

I BOUGHT FOUR DOUGLAS PERFORMANCE GT-H 185/60-14 DOT PJF8 1YLR FROM WAL-MART. THESE TIRES ARE MADE BY GOODYEAR IN USA. WHEN THEY PUT THEM ON THE RIM A BOLT WAS FOUND MOLDED IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER IT WAS NOTICE NOT TO HOLD AIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151104

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 3%

3% of complaints: visibility — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.