2 problems have been reported for the 2013 Mazda Miata. The following chart shows the 2 most common problems for 2013 Mazda Miata. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Air Bag |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2013 Mazda Miata in the United States are 5,693 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mazda Miata owners in the last 9 years is 2, and the age of the vehicle is 9, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 2 / 5,693 / 9 * 1000 = 0.04.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mazda Miata model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2013 Mazda Miata in 2013.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda Miata, the following table can be used to compare the 2013 Mazda Miata with the Mazda Miata from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2013 Miata is 2 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Mazda Miata is 16.
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