2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 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.
“The forward frame rails are severely rusted, compromising the function of the bumpers greatly increasing the likelihood of injury in the event of a front collision. Corrosion is not readily apparent, suggesting that most people are unaware that their vehicle's safety has been compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #10994350, filed 2017-06, 142,000 milesBody 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 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
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