Mazda
MX-5
Mazda MX-5: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMazda
ClassTwo-seater
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mazda MX-5 (ND)2015–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | ND |
| Production | March 2015 – present |
| Model years | 2016–present (North America) |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door retractable fastback |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mazda N platform |
| Engines | 1.5 L Skyactiv-G (P5-VPS) DOHC I4 2.0 L Skyactiv-G (PE-VPS) DOHC I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm |
| Length | 3,915 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,235 mm |
| Kerb weight | ND1 1.5 MT Basic(S/Sport): 990 kg ND2 /ND3: + 8 kg Automatic: + 20 kg RF : + 50 kg |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiroshima (Ujina Plant No. 1) |
| Designer | Masashi Nakayama |
Mazda MX-5 (NC)2005–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | NC |
| Production | 2005–2015 |
| Model years | 2006–2015 (North America) |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door folding hardtop roadster |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 1.8 L MZR L8-DE DOHC I4 (Europe) 2 L MZR LF-VE DOHC I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed Aisin AZ6 manual 6-speed SJ6A-EL Activematic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,330 mm |
| Length | 4,000 mm (soft-top) 4,020 mm (PRHT) |
| Width | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm (soft-top) 1,255 mm (PRHT) |
| Kerb weight | 1,110 kg (soft-top) 1,153 kg (PRHT) |
| Class | Roadster, sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiroshima (Ujina Plant No. 1) |
| Designer | Yasushi Nakamuta (2003) Moray Callum |
Mazda MX-5 (NB)1998–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | NB |
| Production | January 1998 – 2005 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout |
| Engines | 1.6 L B6-ZE I4 (Europe/Japan) 1.8 L BP-5A I4 (Japan) 1.8 L BP-4W I4 1.8 L BP-Z3 I4 1.8 L turbocharged BPT I4 (Mazdaspeed) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin 03-72LE automatic 6-speed Aisin AZ6 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,270 mm |
| Length | 3,940–3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,220–1,230 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,065 kg |
| Class | Roadster, sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiroshima (Ujina Plant No. 1) |
| Designer | Tom Matano (1995) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 7.8–10.2 L/100 km | 9.0–11.8 L/100 km | 6.5–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2006–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 7.8–9.8 L/100 km | 8.7–11.2 L/100 km | 6.9–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2006–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2025 | Petrol | 1496 cm³ | 97 kW (132 PS) | 1061–1114 kg | 140–145 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2025 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1100–1159 kg | 155 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1496 cm³ | 96 kW (131 PS) | 1050–1090 kg | 139–148 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1075–1137 kg | 153–174 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | – | 1050 kg | 139 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1798 cm³ | 93 kW (126 PS) | 1190–1237 kg | 167 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1206–1250 kg | 181–188 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.8–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 72 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,496–1,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 93–135 kW (126–184 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,050–1,250 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,310–2,330 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 26 | 2016, 2022, 2023 |
| Airbags | 12 | 2012, 2016, 2020 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2016, 2019, 2024 |
| Body and structure | 10 | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| Brakes | 7 | 2012, 2014, 2019 |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 | 2012, 2016, 2017 |
| Steering | 7 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Lights | 5 | 2011, 2016, 2024 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 2012, 2016, 2018 |
| Speed control and cruise | 5 | 2013, 2016, 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2011–2025: 98 complaints, 8 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.