In the Netherlands
189 first registered in 1992 are on Dutch roads; 96% arrived later as imports.
49.2%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
14.0%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde48
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen48
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af26
- Remleiding door corrosie aangetast20
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld18
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect14
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt13
- Accu ondeugdelijk bevestigd13
Colours
Red 38%Black 17%Yellow 11%White 11%Grey 10%Blue 6%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1 cars built in 1992 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025.
1licensed, end of 2025
100%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1992 Mazda Miata.
| 1993015 28 Jan 1993 | Accessories This recall is for the hardtop hoist accessory kit sold to persons with the hard top Miata. The plastic buckle with is a component part of the hoist may break … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
92V159000 · Unknown or other3 Nov 1992 · 109,305 vehicles
A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 1992 Mazda Miata: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 603916 | CONCERNS OF PAINT DAMAGE OCCURING ON THE BODY AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE TRUNK OPENING. *TT |
| 603888 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE EDGE OF THE CARPET COMES LOOSE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE TRIM PANEL. *TT |
| 603886 | SUBJECT ON POWER WINDOW TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR. *YC |
| 603878 | SUBJECT ON ANTENNA RELAY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *YC |
| 603851 | BULLETIN DESCRIBING HOW PAINT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR ON THE BODY AT THE REAR CONRNERS OF THE TRUNK OPENING. *YC |
| 54319 | PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC |
| 52995 | THE SOFT TOP BOOT REAR HOOK VIBRATES, CAUSING THE HOOK TO RELEASE. *YC |
| 52520 | PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW |
| 52503 | MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW |
| 52497 | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW |
| 52492 | WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW |
| 10213425 | Speedometer replacement procedure |
| 10154879 | In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. |
| 10153339 | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle m |
| 10148072 | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle m |
| 10144333 | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle m |
| 10118467 | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle |
| 10098367 | IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.THIS PROCEDURE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ACCURATELY REPRESENT ACTUAL VEHICLE MILEAGE.PRIOR TO SPEEDOMETER REMOVAL, COMPLETE THE INFORMATION REQUIRED ON THE SPEEDOMETER REPLACE-MENT LABEL. LABELS CAN ONLY BE ORDERED THROUGH MSTORE, NOT MDCS. |
| 10021000 | NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB |
| 10009427 | BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT |
| 10009424 | SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)