Injector / carbon deposits
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle when cold
Fix: Injector cleaning
€150–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mazda MX-5 (ND)
2015–now
1
engines covered
3
known faults
22,072
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
7
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Mazda MX-5 (ND) has been built since 2015.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Clutch wear: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €500–900 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (3.3 %), brakes (2.3 %), tyres and wheels (2.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.2 L · every 20,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 20,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 40,000 km or every 24 months | €15–40 |
| Air filterEngine | every 40,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 200,000 km or every 120 months | €70–150 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 120,000 km | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 22,072 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.3 % | 5.3 % | 8.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.5 % | 2.0 % | 5.1 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.0 % | 3.4 % | 4.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 3.3 % | 5.8 % | 9.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 1.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.3 % | 0.5 % | 1.8 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 2,270 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.3 % | 1.3 % | 4.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.0 % | 0.5 % | 0.7 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.8 % | 5.4 % | 8.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 2.7 % | 6.5 % | 10.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 66,781, of which 47 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 135 kW (184 hp) · Petrol | 33.6 % | 2018–2025 | 155 g/km | 6.9 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G1.5 (1,496 cm³) · 97 kW (132 hp) · Petrol | 23.4 % | 2018–2025 | 142 g/km | 6.3 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 118 kW (160 hp) · Petrol | 21.7 % | 2016–2024 | 157 g/km | — |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G1.5 (1,496 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Petrol | 17.7 % | 2016–2019 | 141 g/km | — |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G1.5 (1,496 cm³) · Petrol | 2.2 % | 2016–2025 | 141 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G2.0 (1,998 cm³) · Petrol | 1.1 % | 2016–2023 | 157 g/km | 6.9 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (7). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk Fuel Pipe Concern03/11/2025 · R/2025/442
- Brakes / ABS / ESP MX-5 Traction/Stability Light May Fail to Illuminate01/09/2025 · R/2025/202
- Gearbox MX-5 Parking Assist Unit Reprogramming28/02/2025 · R/2025/043
- Fuel system Low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed04/01/2022 · R/2021/435
- Steering Undershield metal bracket may separate from vehicle02/09/2019 · R/2019/265
- Gearbox Models fitted with automatic transmission may unexpectedly downshift25/02/2019 · R/2019/036
- Fire risk Control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert electrical power away from capacitor in the event of a fault17/09/2018 · R/2018/237
Common questions
Does the Mazda MX-5 (ND) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Skyactiv-G: chain.
What are the known problems with the Mazda MX-5 (ND)?
The faults with the highest risk: clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Mazda MX-5 (ND) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (3.3 %), brakes (2.3 %), tyres and wheels (2.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
What should you check when buying a used Mazda MX-5 (ND)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (7 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: slipping, high bite point. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Mazda CX-5 (KE) 2012–2017Mazda CX-3 2015–2022Mazda6 (GJ) 2012–Mazda3 (BM / BN) 2013–2019Mazda CX-5 (KF) 2017–Mazda CX-30 2019–Mazda2 2014–Mazda3 (BP) 2019–
Other Mazda models
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026