There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata, but owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 44,000 miles · reported Nov 13, 2017
The trunk smells like gasoline. The cabin smells like gasoline. While researching online, there are numerous complaints about a gas smell on these cars.
Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Sep 16, 2015
Engine began running badly and check engine light came on. Took to mazda dealer shop and was told a spark plug wire was defective and burned up. In actuality, the ignition coil had failed and caused the problems. The dealer replaced spark plugs, ignition wires, and coil. Two months later the check engine light came on again and the catalytic converter was clogged and had to be replaced. The mechanic said it was due to the poor running during the time when the ignition coil had been misfiring. So the defective coil caused a great deal of damage, and mazda has taken no responsibility for these…
Suspension · at 46,200 miles · reported Sep 7, 2015
I recently purchased this car with only 44,000 miles on it. I received the complete service record, and it had been maintained through the dealership and through a private garage and body shop on a regular basis and thoroughly inspected on every service and before I bought it. No mention had ever been made of rust in the front frame rails. I pulled the front wheels to clean up rust and all connections and found patches of rust on both frame rails between the sway bar bracket and strut brackets. I can punch a screwdriver through the rust on the driver's side. I looked inside holes and saw rust…
Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2014
1999>2000 mazda miatas are known to have had a bad batch of coil packs put in them, resulting in the check engine light coming on, (Has happened to me three times), not while driving, but upon restarting after a brief stop, like at a store, wherever. Anyway the code says, random miss firing, which results in a very lean unburned mixture of fuel, with many owners having their catalytic converters and/or 02 sensors get burnt out as a result. When this occurs the engine runs very very rough, and could stall. If this happens in the wrong situation, like on the freeway, it could possibly result in…
Structure · at 131,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2014
Area of the front frame support rails (Core support is official name) rusts from the inside out. The construction method is a sandwiched material with some sort of tarpaper in the middle which traps moisture which, in turn, hastens frame rusting. This is a common problem especially in the 1999 - 2005 years and usually not easily identified until the frame is completely rusted through. A google search of the issue returns numerous complaints. Once the frame rusts through it causes a real safety issue for the occupants.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (7 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.
Are Mazda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.