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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200129%
200013%

Other parts of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology