40 problems have been reported for the 2016 Mazda MX5. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2016 Mazda MX5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 10 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Air Bag | |
| Structure | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Wheel | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Visibility | |
| Suspension |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2016 Mazda MX5 in 2016.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda MX5, the following table can be used to compare the 2016 Mazda MX5 with the Mazda MX5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 MX5 is 40 while the average number of problems reported for the 27 model years of the Mazda MX5 is 7.