Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Mazda Miata
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Mazda Miata has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Mazda Miata. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V032000 MAZDA/FUEL FILLER PIPE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V066000 MAZDA/WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Mazda Miata has three recalls but lacks specific owner complaints data, limiting the depth of reliability insights. The recalls impact fuel system components, electrical wiring, and exterior lighting, mostly related to safety rather than reliability. Without significant complaints or further issues, this indicates average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filler pipe | Unknown | $150–$300 | occasional |
| Injector harness | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant service
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
- Timing belt replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near cap
- Electrical shorts
- Erratic engine behavior
- Lighting failures
- Fuel filling issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Mazda Miata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.