MX-5 Miata (NC)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
LFN (2.0L)
2.0L / 163 hpView details
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Unidentified Engine
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LF
2.0LView details
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PE
2.0L 4-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MX-5 Miata, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
On a used 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (13), the body and structure (12) and the seats, seat belts and interior (8). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata about the body and structure.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata about the wheels and tires.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata about the brakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata complaints?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the body and trim and the interior.
Is the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
What should I check before buying a used Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the body and trim and the interior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the MX-5 Miata have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 69 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.