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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
NHTSA complaints7429
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)1014
Investigations00
Crash reports102
Fire reports02
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2422–24
Median reported incident mileage41,730 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda MX-5 MiataMazda MX-5 Miata
Service Brakes, Hydraulic166
Engine and Engine Cooling113
Electrical System104
Power Train103
Fuel System, Gasoline52
Structure52
Vehicle Speed Control60
Air Bags42

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling90
Brake problems70
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.