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This file gathers the known defects of the Mazda MX-5 (NB), written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
22 owners in the United States reported problems with the transmission and drivetrain of this car to NHTSA (model years 1999–2005), typically at around 52,000 miles. Most often named: manual transmission (55%), clutch assembly (23%). Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
10 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1998–2003), typically at around 52,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (30%). Reported consequences: 9 crashes, 10 injuries.
2.1% of MOT tests of this car in Great Britain failed on this point (350 of 16,796 tests in 2025): 2.1 times as often as cars of the same age.
On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing.
On certain vehicles, the front fog light bulb socket was installed improperly. If the vehicle continues to operate with this condition, the bulb socket and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light housing as a result of exposure to vehicle vibration. Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and in the worst case, the heat generated can cause the bumper to burn. Correction: Dealer will re-install the bulb socket properly.
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.
Engine Start /Stop Procedure with room fuse removed
Ids update 101.00 and 101.02 is now available on ms3 under the "ids/infotainment" tab.
Satellite radio (sat) software. Mazda m-tips. *tt
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).