2010 Mazda Mx-5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (206)
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.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
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product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
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
Electrical System 2025-12-17 · SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. below
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 206 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-05-16 · Seat Belts · 59,000 mi“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. …”
2014-10-02 · Suspension · 16,000 mi“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 lin…”
2012-11-13 · Visibility · 1,800 mi“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 m…”
2010-02-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,000 mi“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 a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.