2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After driving around in heated conditions (roughly 80 degrees or more) for about 10+ miles, sometimes less, the car will not start. It will crank and attempt to start but fails to do so. In order to get it to start I have to pop the hood open and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Once it starts it is very rough and the check engine light will come on. If I stop driving it for the day, the next morning, the light will be off and it will drive fine, until I drive during the day, or over a long distance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542383, filed 2013-09, 79,500 miles“Car continues to have check engine light . Dealer indicated 3 weeks ago that there was a failure in cylinder #3, but they will not get on with the repair. Dealer has changed several electrical parts, catalytic converter, and last week said they would replace the engine. Now they are backing off on that and playing testing games .”
NHTSA complaint #766912, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 11005671Jul 29, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 11003398Jun 7, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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