1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

19921994
Complaints
8
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#31 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata has 8 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints); Seat Belt Issues (2 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda MX-5 Miata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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