There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 29,983 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 13,737 miles · reported Mar 20, 2015
I have had the headlight combination switch, part number nc11-66-122 fail in this mazda miata 6 times. After the first replacement I noticed all the subsequent failures were due to a mechanical failure in the switch and not an electrical problem causing the failure. When the switch fails, I turn it to either parking lights or headlight position and the lights will not come on unless I physically continue turning the switch past it's "on" position. Soon as I release the switch and it falls back into the "on" position, the lights go off. The first 4 replacements were performed by mazda dealers…
Structure · at 59,000 miles · reported Jan 16, 2014
Purchased this used 2005 mazda miata about a month ago. Servicing many components since purchase and learning about this vehicle. Found blog about premature frame rail rust on many miata's (Shocked to find out many miata's have this, and disappointed that I have to worry about premature frame rail failure under engine of vehicle. Here is the link to one of the blogs (According to this site, national mazda has been willing to do nothing for mazda owners to this point). Http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=397790&page=6 anyway, after reading 6 long pages of people suffering from this, I…
Wheels · at 29,983 miles · reported Mar 15, 2009
We have a 2005 mazda mx 5, with 29000+miles. The rt front tire kept going down and nothing was in the tire. Examination revealed a crack in the outer rim edge. Cracked from the inside to the outside. This car has never been in any incidents but in the past one of the rear tires came off the rim with no explination as to the cause. This wheel was not the same wheel involved. But the crack is very real. We have owned it since new. The tire has never been off the rim since new.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 29,983 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.