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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven2017 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven2016 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2016		 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.2015		 Ford Mustang
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  37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven2012 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven2007 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2006		 Mazda MX-5 Miata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda MX-5 Miata and Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustangs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Ford Mustangs 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 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda MX-5 Miata and Ford Mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Very good reliability and value. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Always been a mustang fan at heart see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD		 The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 durability, reliability, performance see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable see full Ford Mustang review
2005 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed automatic RWD		 Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 see full Ford Mustang review
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD		 I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. see full Ford Mustang review