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Mazda MX-5Model year report

2007 Mazda MX-5 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,876miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Mazda MX-5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mazda MX-5. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and seats (3). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 70% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,876 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 200 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 43 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The passenger airbag disabled dash light remains on when the passenger seat is pushed to the rear with no one in the seat. The passenger seat belt unbuckled warning light is also lit even though no one is in the seat. Both lights turn off when the empty seat is moved forward. I am unsure if the air bag will deploy if needed. A Mazda dealer told me they had seen the problem before in other vehicles and there are discussions on the internet about the problem in other cars. …”

NHTSA complaint #10504035, filed 2013-03, 54,374 miles

Electrical system: “The airbag warning light came on. I took the car to the dealer, dyer Mazda in vero beach, fl. The dealer told me the airbag may or may not deploy in the event of a crash. They said I needed a passenger weight sensor, a passenger seat track adjuster, and an sas unit. Approximately $2,000 just for the parts. I called the manufacturer, Mazda, and after review, the manufacturer concurred that the airbag may or may not deploy unless these 3 parts were replaced. Mazda agreed to pay for the labor only, $650, but I would be responsible for the $2,000 in parts. …”

NHTSA complaint #10671371, filed 2015-01, 11,752 miles

Seats: “Failed passenger seat sensor diagnosed by local Mazda dealership - parts and labor not covered under warranty due to age of car. Parts/labor exceed $1600 for the repair. This particular vehicle is under 60k miles, and rarely has a passenger-seat occupant (so very little stress/wear on the seat) and has had no physical or water damage to the car. I believe this is a similar scenario to the GM sky/solstice vehicles - where a low volume specialty vehicle does not garner the attention. …”

NHTSA complaint #10991832, filed 2017-05

Body and structure: “I first noticed the floor under my drivers seat in the back was soaked. I took it to a Mazda dealer immediately and was told that the drainage system was probably backed up with debris causing the water to back up inside the car and it would cost approx. $700.00. It seemed to happen when my car was exposed to heavy rain. Also whenever I went to a car wash. The problem seemed to have gotten worse and I came home to find the inside of my car filled with water in the back and the front under the driver's and passenger seats. …”

NHTSA complaint #10597377, filed 2014-06, 56,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

70% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,200 and 54,374 miles.

40%0–1020%10–2510%25–5020%50–750%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,876 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Mazda MX-5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MX-5 RWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual222724$3,400
MX-5 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual212824$3,400
MX-5 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202823$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Mazda MX-5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 200 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 200 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda MX-5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024514,4081—29—Too new
20237—1—30—Too new
2022514,0001—30—Not enough data
20191124,1103—30—Not enough data
2017118,1502—29—Not enough data
20163421,8293—30Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
201468000—24—Not enough data
201254500—24—Not enough data
2008740,0000—24—Not enough data
20071711,8760—24—Stable
20062520,0001—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Mazda MX-5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Mazda MX-5 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mazda MX-5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Mazda MX-5 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2007 Mazda MX-5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Mazda MX-5 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Mazda MX-5 (MX-5, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Mazda MX-5 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,876 miles and the middle half falls between 2,200 and 54,374 miles; 70% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.