Model-year record
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
4
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Known issues
Seat Belts issues lead owner complaints (25% of 4 reports), followed by suspension (25%).
Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10865052.
Individual complaint reports(4)
Showing the 4 most recent reportsSeat BeltsMay 2016 · ODI 10865052Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A 2010 MAZDA MIATA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND SECURE BOTH PASSENGERS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
- Reported
- May 2016
- Incident date
- May 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionOct 2014 · ODI 10640790Details +Close −
WENT FOR OIL CHANGE AND THEY NOTICE REAR TIRES HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR TIRES. REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES , ONLY 16,000 MILES. MECHANIC NOTICED REAR STRUTS ARE LEAKING AND FEELS THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRE. DEALER STATES OUT OF WARRANTY 36 MONTHS OR 36,000 MILES. ONLY 16,000 MILES AND THEY ARE LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR? SEE THIS LINK OF OTHER MAZDA CUSTOMERS - HTTPS://GRASSROOTSMOTORSPORTS.COM/FORUM/GRM/MAZDA-3-STRUT-3-YEAR-LIFE/26276/PAGE2/. *TR
- Reported
- Oct 2014
- Incident date
- Oct 2014
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
VisibilityNov 2012 · ODI 10484105Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THAT THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT COME COMPLETELY DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG CRASH CENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE SUN VISOR SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800......UPDATED 01/14/13 *BF UPDATED 01/16/2013 *JS
- Reported
- Nov 2012
- Incident date
- Jun 2011
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2010 · ODI 10312506Details +Close −
I BOUGHT A NEW MIATA MX5 (2010) AND I NOTICED AFTER A WHILE THAT DUE TO THE LIMITED SPACE - I AM 6 FOOT TALL - I HAVE CRAMPS IN MY RIGHT FOOT. I AM WORRIED ABOUT AN ACCIDENT. I WENT TO A MAZDA DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE RIGHT FOOT IS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION THAT TAKES THE WEIGHT OF THE ENTIRE LEG. HOWEVER, THEY SAID THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
- Reported
- Feb 2010
- Incident date
- Feb 2010
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
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Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (25% of complaints) and suspension (25%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata aren't available yet.