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Mazda MX-5 Miata Recalls & Reliability

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall: 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata U.S. News Best Cars 8.4
Critics' Rating: 9.4
Performance: 8.8
Interior: 6.3
Safety: N/A
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Pros & Cons

  • Superb sports handling
  • Available retractable hardtop
  • Quality interior fit and finish
  • Impressive reliability history
  • Competitors offer more power
  • Cramped interior cabin
  • Base model lacks many interior features

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Review Last Updated: 10/5/09

Recalls

There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

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Warranty

Auto critics are pleased with the MX-5 Miata's solid reliability history. The '09 Miata carries a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty, as well as a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

  • "Since its debut nearly two decades ago, the Miata has won over legions of driving enthusiasts and earned accolades from auto critics and consumers alike thanks to its entertaining drive and impressive reliability record." -- Edmunds
  • It's "icing on this particular cake that the Miata turned out to be virtually bulletproof, with plenty of high-mileage examples still running around today." -- Orlando Sentinel
  • "These have been reliable cars, and there's no reason to think they won't continue to be." -- Forbes

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