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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 21).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 Miata 1.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| MX-5 Miata 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
| MX-5 Miata 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| MX-5 Miata 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.