2005 Mazda Mx-5 Miata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Suspension (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-29 · 09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 description some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns causing radio reception issues or terminal tabs pulled
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-14 · SA-036-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when replacing the siriusxm satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform siriusxm of the existing radio id and the new/replacement sat radio id as soon as possible to ensure the customer leaves the dealership with an active sat radio.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-25 · 07-004-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-03-20 · Unknown Or Other · 13,737 mi“i have had the headlight combination switch, part number nc11-66-122 fail in this mazda miata 6 times. after the first replacement i noticed all the subsequent failures were due to a mechanical failure in the switch and not an electrical problem causing the failure. when the switch fails, i turn it to either parking lights or headlight position and…”
2014-01-16 · Suspension · 59,000 mi“purchased this used 2005 mazda miata about a month ago. servicing many components since purchase and learning about this vehicle. found blog about premature frame rail rust on many miata's (shocked to find out many miata's have this, and disappointed that i have to worry about premature frame rail failure under engine of vehicle. here is the link…”
2009-03-15 · Wheels · 29,983 mi“we have a 2005 mazda mx 5, with 29000+miles. the rt front tire kept going down and nothing was in the tire. examination revealed a crack in the outer rim edge. cracked from the inside to the outside. this car has never been in any incidents but in the past one of the rear tires came off the rim with no explination as to the cause. this wheel was no…”
2006-10-24 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 11,725 mi“i purchased a used 2005 mazda miata 5-speed in april 2006 with 7860 miles on the odometer from the local chrysler dealer. i had not driven the vehicle out of town until october 2006. on the interstate highway i noticed the vehicle had inadequate power to safely drive at the speed limit (80 mph). top speed is only 82 mph @ 4200 rpm in fifth gear (sh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.