2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata

RepairPal reliability rating**

• Cost RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda MX-5 Miata is $355, compared to an average of $421 for Subcompact Cars and $556 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
• Frequency According to RepairPal, Mazda MX-5 Miata owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.7 times per year, compared to an average of 0.8 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.4 times for all the vehicle models RepairPal considered in its dataset.
• Severity RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Mazda MX-5 Miata, compared to an average of 8% for Subcompact Cars and 12% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

**RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of 09/01/2021. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings