6 problems have been reported for the 2012 Mazda MX5. The following chart shows the 6 most common problems for 2012 Mazda MX5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Structure | |
| Traction Control System | |
| Visibility | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Mazda MX5 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2022 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda MX5, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Mazda MX5 with the Mazda MX5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 MX5 is 6 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Mazda MX5 is 6.