Mazda MX-5 1990 to 2024
1990 to 2024
Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date
No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free
Key points to know
- Insurance loss
13 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2024
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
We could not check NHTSA for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2024
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2024
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 69. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 66. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 67. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 63. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 59. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 59. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 63. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 65. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 68. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 70. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 72. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 75. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: MX-5 Miata convertible
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for MX-5 Miata convertible is 75. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 3 to 5 years: 1,606 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 1,701 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 2,068 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 2,991 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 6,667 inspections
- 20 to 24 years: 5,879 inspections
- 25 to 30 years: 3,015 inspections
15 to 19 years: 6,667 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1901 of the 6667 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1277 of the 6667 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1068 of the 6667 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 854 of the 6667 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 333 of the 6667 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 1,606 inspections
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 21 of the 1606 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 21 of the 1606 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 17 of the 1606 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 16 of the 1606 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 14 of the 1606 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 1,701 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 60 of the 1701 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 53 of the 1701 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 36 of the 1701 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 32 of the 1701 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 17 of the 1701 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 2,068 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 208 of the 2068 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 195 of the 2068 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 105 of the 2068 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 93 of the 2068 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 33 of the 2068 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 2,991 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 608 of the 2991 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 404 of the 2991 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 300 of the 2991 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 268 of the 2991 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 70 of the 2991 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
20 to 24 years: 5,879 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1969 of the 5879 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1321 of the 5879 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1078 of the 5879 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 943 of the 5879 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 440 of the 5879 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
25 to 30 years: 3,015 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 729 of the 3015 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 613 of the 3015 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 514 of the 3015 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 379 of the 3015 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 348 of the 3015 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 5,519 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 12,424 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 9,324 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 10,274 inspections
- 15 to 17 years: 14,952 inspections
- 18 to 20 years: 13,881 inspections
- 21 to 23 years: 8,693 inspections
- 24 to 26 years: 6,843 inspections
- 27 to 29 years: 4,306 inspections
- from 30 years: 3,540 inspections
15 to 17 years: 14,952 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4456 of the 14952 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 5,519 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 398 of the 5519 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 12,424 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1386 of the 12424 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 9,324 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1613 of the 9324 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 10,274 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2371 of the 10274 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
18 to 20 years: 13,881 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4524 of the 13881 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.
21 to 23 years: 8,693 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3080 of the 8693 British MOT statistics, age 21-23 yr.
24 to 26 years: 6,843 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2371 of the 6843 British MOT statistics, age 24-26 yr.
27 to 29 years: 4,306 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1398 of the 4306 British MOT statistics, age 27-29 yr.
from 30 years: 3,540 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1189 of the 3540 British MOT statistics, age 30+ yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 973 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 2,774 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 2,484 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 2,571 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 7,766 inspections
- 20 to 24 years: 6,140 inspections
- 25 to 30 years: 4,718 inspections
15 to 19 years: 7,766 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1316 of the 7766 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1035 of the 7766 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 499 of the 7766 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 340 of the 7766 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 115 of the 7766 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Show more age groups (6)
3 to 5 years: 973 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 68 of the 973 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 47 of the 973 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 26 of the 973 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 2,774 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 228 of the 2774 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 191 of the 2774 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 96 of the 2774 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 72 of the 2774 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 2,484 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 250 of the 2484 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 213 of the 2484 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 103 of the 2484 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 94 of the 2484 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 2,571 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 315 of the 2571 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 275 of the 2571 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 129 of the 2571 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 115 of the 2571 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
20 to 24 years: 6,140 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1199 of the 6140 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1031 of the 6140 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 763 of the 6140 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 310 of the 6140 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 259 of the 6140 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
25 to 30 years: 4,718 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 932 of the 4718 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 775 of the 4718 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 620 of the 4718 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 265 of the 4718 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 172 of the 4718 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
15 to 19 years: 313 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 89 fail items across 313 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 61 fail items across 313 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 59 fail items across 313 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 57 fail items across 313 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 38 fail items across 313 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of MX-5
Go to MX-5Inspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 3-5 years | 12.4% failed (121 of 973) | 7.2% failed (398 of 5519) | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 6-8 years | 18.3% failed (507 of 2774) | 11.2% failed (1386 of 12424) | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 9-11 years | 22.1% failed (550 of 2484) | 17.3% failed (1613 of 9324) | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 12-14 years | 26.2% failed (673 of 2571) | 23.1% failed (2371 of 10274) | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 15-19 years | 32.5% failed (2523 of 7766) | 31.1% failed (8980 of 28833) | No data | 50.2% failed (157 of 313) | Too few inspections |
| 20-24 years | 39.8% failed (2442 of 6140) | 35.4% failed (3080 of 8693) | No data | No data | No data |
| 25-30 years | 40.3% failed (1900 of 4718) | 33.8% failed (3769 of 11149) | No data | No data | No data |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: MOT: annually
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Mazda MX-5 1990 to 2024?
Insurance loss: 13 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2024). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Mazda MX-5?
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3080 of the 8693 British MOT statistics, age 21-23 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2024), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2024), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 20/09/2026), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.