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#BS-2025-MAZMX5-50782025 Mazda MX-5Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 3 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.2x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported lights issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Lights (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2025 Mazda MX-5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mazda MX-5, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mazda MX-5, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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2025 Mazda MX-5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
2025 Mazda MX-5 vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)
This vehicle
3
Class avg
1
3.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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