2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 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.
“Area of the front frame support rails (core support is official name) rusts from the inside out. The construction method is a sandwiched material with some sort of tarpaper in the middle which traps moisture which, in turn, hastens frame rusting. This is a common problem especially in the 1999 - 2005 years and usually not easily identified until the frame is completely rusted through. A google search of the issue returns numerous complaints. Once the frame rusts through it causes a real safety issue for the occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #10567825, filed 2014-03, 131,000 miles“Both the driver and passenger side convertible top latches, which secure the convertible top when it is closed, failed to lock as designed when the latches are in the closed position. This potentially leads to the convertible top latches inadvertently opening at any speed, resulting in the convertible top opening inadvertently at any speed.”
NHTSA complaint #752707, filed 2001-09Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 2 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 25% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
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 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