2006 Mazda MX5 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2006 Mazda MX5

21 problems have been reported for the 2006 Mazda MX5. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2006 Mazda MX5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 4 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2006 Mazda MX5

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Structure	4
Power Train	3
Equipment	3
Tire	2
Air Bag	2
Visibility	1
Service Brakes	1
Seat Belt	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Other Fuel System	1
Steering	1
Electrical System	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2006 Mazda MX5 in 2006.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2024	1
2023	0
2022	1
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	1
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	4
2013	1
2012	0
2011	3
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	1

📊 Compare the 2006 Mazda MX5 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda MX5, the following table can be used to compare the 2006 Mazda MX5 with the Mazda MX5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2006 MX5 is 21 while the average number of problems reported for the 23 model years of the Mazda MX5 is 6.

Table 3. Compare the 2006 Mazda MX5 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2022 MX5	1
2021 MX5	1
2019 MX5	18
2018 MX5	4
2017 MX5	7
2016 MX5	35
2015 MX5	2
2014 MX5	4
2012 MX5	6
2011 MX5	1
2010 MX5	2
2009 MX5	4
2008 MX5	5
2007 MX5	17
2006 MX5	21
2005 MX5	4
2004 MX5	2
2003 MX5	1
2002 MX5	1
2001 MX5	1
2000 MX5	2
1999 MX5	8
1996 MX5	7

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