The most-reported MX-5 run is JM1NDAM77K0 (2019 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Fuel system problems make up 40% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for MX-5 model years 2006–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda MX-5 has 3 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every MX-5 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM1NDAM77K0•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| JM1NDAL72K0•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| JM1NDAM74K0•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 222 MX-5 VINs so far, most often 2016, 2006, 1999 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 40% of everything Mazda MX-5 owners report: Fuel System, 2 of 3 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Mazda MX-5; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V695000 | Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software | 2016–2023 |
| 19V072000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2016–2018 |
| 25V336000 | Traction Control System | 2024–2025 |
| 21V875000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2018–2019 |
| 19V496000 | Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields | 2016 |
| 06V103000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2006 |
24V695000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2016: 8 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Mazda MX-5 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 3 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mazda MX-5 share of that is 3 complaints over 3 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mazda MX-5 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 3 NHTSA complaints from 3 MX-5 runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which MX-5 production run has the most complaints?
JM1NDAM77K0, a 2019 build, with 1 complaints. The typical MX-5 run has 1.
How many MX-5 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 3 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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