MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:28.398Z

Only 4 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 4 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, 2005 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
2005: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.

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WE HAVE A 2005 MAZDA MX 5, WITH 29000+MILES. THE RT FRONT TIRE KEPT GOING DOWN AND NOTHING WAS IN THE TIRE. EXAMINATION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE OUTER RIM EDGE. CRACKED FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090315

SUSPENSION

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

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PURCHASED THIS USED 2005 MAZDA MIATA ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SERVICING MANY COMPONENTS SINCE PURCHASE AND LEARNING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140116

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

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PURCHASED THIS USED 2005 MAZDA MIATA ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SERVICING MANY COMPONENTS SINCE PURCHASE AND LEARNING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140116

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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I PURCHASED A USED 2005 MAZDA MIATA 5-SPEED IN APRIL 2006 WITH 7860 MILES ON THE ODOMETER FROM THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER. I HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OUT OF TOWN UNTIL OCTOBER 2006.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061024

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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PURCHASED THIS USED 2005 MAZDA MIATA ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SERVICING MANY COMPONENTS SINCE PURCHASE AND LEARNING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140116

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 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.