Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-7 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda CX-7 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Mazda CX-7s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Mazda CX-7s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda CX-7 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda CX-7 have been recently.
See what our members say about Mazda MX-5 Miata lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 36100 miles driven2008 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Join or sign in to view | |
| 32 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 45100 miles driven2006 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Brand Reputation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Be prepared for compliments and looks. This car attracts people. It looks good and is FUN FUN FUN. |
| 2002 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD |
Miatas have good reliability, and the Miata is the kind of car that makes everyone smile, and other MX5 owners wave. Really. |
| 2002 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD |
Very good reliability and value. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Mazda CX-7
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Mazda CX-7.
