MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:22.583Z

Only 29 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 29 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, 2000 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 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005
2000: 29 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 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

7 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

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CONSUMER HEARD A SHARP DISTINCT METALLIC SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20001219

SUSPENSION

2 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

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AREA OF THE FRONT FRAME SUPPORT RAILS (CORE SUPPORT IS OFFICIAL NAME) RUSTS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONSTRUCTION METHOD IS A SANDWICHED MATERIAL WITH SOME SORT OF TARPAPER IN THE MIDDLE WHICH TRAPS MOISTURE WHICH, IN TURN, HASTENS FRAME RUSTING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140307

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SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 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.