Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda MX-5, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system3
- Steering2
- Power train2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Structure2
- Service brakes2
- Wheels1
- Seat belts1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Mazda MX-5 failed the safety check 0.90% of the time — 38% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 15,836 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
13,941 new Mazda MX-5 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Germany (4,201), the United Kingdom (4,116), France (1,232).
- Average mass
- 1,115 kg
- Average CO₂
- 152 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 122 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Mazda MX-5 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (135 kW, 181 hp) and 1.5 petrol (97 kW, 130 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 135 kW 181 hp | 202 |
| 1.5 petrol | 97 kW 130 hp | 141 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
361 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €42,594.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde84
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld40
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht18
- Band onvoldoende profiel17
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm15
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt10
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage5
- Band beschadigd5
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,842 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 116 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 4,069 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 94% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| Visibility | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Brakes | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Suspension | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.2% | 0.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
26 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 41,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
70 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 4% arrived as used imports, 93% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mazda MX-5 C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 7.9–8.1 L/100 km (about 29–30 mpg US), CO₂ 186–189 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 9.0 | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| MX-5 (SIL) · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
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 2019 Mazda MX-5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011345 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011341 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011338 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011336 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011331 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011326 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011141 | Some customers may report concerns with interior upholstery surface stains particularly on high contact areas (e.g.: seats, steering wheel, door panels, shifter...etc.). This may be caused by skin oils or chemicals such as hand lotions. |
| 11009644 | Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur, and to better assist the customer in resolving their specific brake concern. |
| 11008577 | Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens. |
| 10251387 | Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers. |
| 10251368 | Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns. |
| 10248392 | There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This Service Alert is to inform you about the water pump sealing mechanism and the criteria if replacement is necessary or not. |
| 10248385 | Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). The film of the center display may be peeled off. White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurrence of the symptoms depends on the vehicle model and the parts. |
| 10246121 | The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. |
| 10244679 | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices. |
| 10243569 | Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. |
| 10243568 | Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur, and to better assist the customer in resolving their specific brake concern. |
| 10241637 | Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens. |
| 10240496 | Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. |
| 10238695 | Some customers may complain of a lack of power under heavy load without any warning lights or DTCs. This concern may be due to a loose or detached hood weatherstrip, which can cause a blockage or restriction in the air intake system. |
| 10238663 | Some vehicles may exhibit oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner and rattling noises from the engine compartment. This may be caused by insufficient sealing at the drive belt auto tensioner damper when the auto tensioner fully operates under both high ambient temperature and high load conditions. To eliminate this concern, the shape of the drive belt auto tensioner damper has been changed. |
| 10237217 | Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns. |
| 10237216 | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices. |
| 10237215 | Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration. |
| 10237197 | The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)