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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (21% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and engine cooling (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine (1), Equipment (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “On at least two occasions, while driving in heavy rain, stepping on the brake pedal produced no braking action for 1-2 seconds. At highway speeds this is unacceptable. Dealer was informed and attempted to reproduce on a dry day. I knew they would not be successful, but wanted to go on record with them as having reported the problem. Other late model miata owners have reported this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #742608, filed 2001-03

Electrical system: “I paid a total of $835.03 in repairs due to unqualified Mazda technicians and inferior parts (ignition coil) that Mazda knowingly installed in the 1999 and 2000 miata?s. In may 2004 my engine light went on. I had the spark plugs and spark plug wires checked to determine if that was the problem and they were fine. I called the dealership and explained the situation and brought the miata in for service. I was informed by the service department that there was a p0300 code (random misfire ) and that the spark plugs and spark plug wires needed to be changed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10106052, filed 2005-01, 23,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Rattling sound from engine bay with a change in tone and/or pitch when the clutch was engaged/disengaged. Result: catastrophic failure of the number 4 cylinder causing the connecting rod (among other internal engine parts) to be driven directly through the oil pan. Recommend procedure to correct the failure: complete engine replacement at a cost of $4,600”

NHTSA complaint #10216233, filed 2008-01, 61,000 miles

Fuel system: “The trunk smells like gasoline. The cabin smells like gasoline. While researching online, there are numerous complaints about a gas smell on these cars.”

NHTSA complaint #11045602, filed 2017-11, 44,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,360 and 61,000 miles.

0%0–109%10–2564%25–509%50–759%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20001320022005200920142017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MX-5 Miata RWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual222724$2,800
MX-5 Miata RWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual212623$2,900
MX-5 Miata RWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202522$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200486,1000—22—Not enough data
20031447,7580—22—Not enough data
20022032,0000—22—Stable
20012251,0000—22—Stable
20002940,0000—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19997441,7300—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199711—0—22—Not enough data
19962971,0000—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199530115,0000—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19941872,5000—22—Falling
19938207,0000—24—Not enough data
19922282,5000—24—Stable
19912164,7500—24—Falling
199028100,0000—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Mazda MX-5 Miata model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (21% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (MX-5 Miata, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 38,360 and 61,000 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.