Most common 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems
Share of the 30 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda MX-5 Miata complaints by model year
Best MX-5 Miata years: 2004, 2003, 1997. Years to avoid: 1999, 1995, 2000. Compare all years →
What 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata owners say
Air bags
At approx 4:30 pm 10/02/2011 while traveling south on hunziker st. Near wall st. Tigard, or 30-35 MPH. I had to center a piece of debris in the road and it struck and punctured the engine oilpan. This contact deployed both airbags which intern busted the windshield / knocked out my radio, vent louvers and rearview mirror. Research via the internet found this to be an issue with 95 miatas. Please look into this recalled issue to confirm if Mazda is responsible for the bags/glass/ control module, sensors and switches. Understandably the oil pan is my problem and thank goodness I was not injured by the bags or flying glass and was able to maintain control of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mazda Miata. The air bags deployed suddenly after driving over a rock. Consequently the deployment caused the windshield and passenger side window to fracture. Some fragments of glass caused minor injuries to his hand. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were approximately 141,800. Updated 1/11/09 the consumer stated a recall had been issued for the defect. However, Mazda informed the consumer they were not responsible. Updated 01/14/10
Wheels & tires
I bought four douglas performance gt-h 185/60-14 dot pjf8 1ylr from wal-mart. These tires are made by Goodyear in USA. When they put them on the rim a bolt was found molded in the sidewall after it was notice not to hold air. It's a good thing it did not hold air cause I'd hate to find that at interstate speed. The tire also had chalk marks smeared off the side. So someone at the factory probably noticed it was bad and another inspector OK'ed it to be sold. I have no idea how they dropped a bolt in the mold.
Douglas tire I got to replace the one that had a bolt molded in the sidewall. This one had a large flat spot on half of the contact patch. It was easy to see with by eye and would not even sit correctly. I never mounted it cause it was clearly defective. Tire label was placed directly over the defective area leading me to believe someone was covering their dangerous mess. Poorly put together and poor quality control. I took it back.
Electrical system
The componet that failed was Miata twin air horn suppled by "the crazy red italian automotive acccessories" (3810 53rd st, sacramento, ca 95820). When I contacted "the crazy red italian automotive acccessories" I was informed that I was expected to pay $29 before the would even discuss the failure with me.
Consumer states the high mount brake light is inoperative because the opening and the closing of the trunk is fatigue (wearing out and breaking near the trunk hinge)through the wiring harness. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. Nlm
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21 / 27 / 23 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good car?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 MX-5 Miata rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the MX-5 Miata at the same age. It is one of the MX-5 Miata years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The air bags — 16 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the wheels & tires (4) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2003 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 1995 and 2000. See the full Mazda MX-5 Miata years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 140,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.