MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:42:07.240Z

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, 1999 highlighted. 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 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 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1999: 74 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and module.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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11/7/2010; ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN CARPET AT LOW RPM IN 2ND GEAR. I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I FOUND THE LOWER EDGE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN THE CARPET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130207

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.