2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Mazda miata. The contact stated that the passenger side fog light caught fire and burned both the fog light and the bumper. The vehicle was not destroyed. She called the dealer to inquire about any issues with the fog lights and was informed that there was nothing on record. She stated that the vehicle was previously repaired by the original owner for NHTSA campaign id number 03v206000 (exterior lighting:fog lights). The dealer advised her to call the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258321, filed 2009-02, 68,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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