There are no safety recalls for the 2007 Mazda MX-5, but owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
2007 Mazda MX-5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 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 2007 Mazda MX-5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Lane Departure · reported Nov 11, 2023
Launch edition 2016 miatas equipped with bsm h have known defective modules. Mazda has put out a tsb but have not initiated a recall. Bsm will randomly disable itself and stop functioning until you turn the vehicle off and then on again.
Structure · reported Aug 18, 2022
There is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 2,436 miles · reported Sep 7, 2018
Check engine light comes on every few weeks, various OBD codes: p0455, p2402, p2407. This model has a know emission control system problem. Selling dealer replaced filler cap twice and a purge valve before the dealership closed. Some filler pipes are known to be defective. Other dealers are not interested without charging 3 figure amounts for 'diagnosis. I have complained to mazda, they refer me to a dealer, dealer wants big bucks to 'diagnose' a known defect which I'm not willing to pay. I just want the defective car fixed. It has 28,000 miles on it, and the check engine light has been on…
Air Bags · reported May 26, 2017
Failed passenger seat sensor diagnosed by local mazda dealership - parts and labor not covered under warranty due to age of car. Parts/labor exceed $1600 for the repair. This particular vehicle is under 60k miles, and rarely has a passenger-seat occupant (So very little stress/wear on the seat) and has had no physical or water damage to the car. I believe this is a similar scenario to the GM sky/solstice vehicles - where a low volume specialty vehicle does not garner the attention. Reviewing mazda forums shows that this defect is not uncommon, and should be researched on a problems per hundred…
Suspension · at 107,000 miles · reported Jan 24, 2017
Car was in motion on a public road with the steering while slightly turned when the back end gave out and dangerously fishtailed over all lanes of the road. Vehicle's toe control link failed at 50mph caused this. Considering this is a safety critical OEM part that was never altered or changed, and the vehicle was well below life expectancy (107,000 at time of incident), this situation was rare and extremely dangerous had the operator not regained control. Attempts to contact mazda to see if this has ever been reported or recalled were unsuccessful.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2007 Mazda MX-5 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mazda MX-5?
Owners report air bags problems most often (5 reports), followed by structure (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 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.