MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mazda MX-5

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2012 Mazda MX-5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:53:25.713Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015 2016: 34 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 8 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 5 complaints 2024 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2012: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
200625
200717
20087
20093
20104
20111
20125
20132
20146
20151
201634
201711
20183
20198
20203
20211
20225
20237
20245
20252
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.

Show complaint excerpts

2012 MAZDA MIATA SUN VISORS DO NOT ROTATE LEFT TO RIGHT, MAKING MORNING SOUTHBOUND DRIVE AND EVENING NORTHBOUND DRIVE DANGEROUS, AS LEFT HAND IS OCCUPIED BLOCKING SUN, AND RIGHT HAND REQUIRED TO OPERATE BOTH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND STEERING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120410

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: traction control system.

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I PURCHASED THE NEW MIATA ON 4/23. WHEN GOING OVER THE FUNCTIONS WITH THE SALESMAN, HE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UP VERY HARD. I WAS NOT ABLE TO RELEASED IT WITH BOTH HANDS. HE APOLOGIZED FOR PULLING IT UP TOO FAR & SAID THAT WAS NOT NECESSARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120426

ENGINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Mazda MX-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for traction control system 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 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 2012 Mazda MX-5?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda MX-5 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.