2001 Mazda miata
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Mazda miata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2001 Mazda miata at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2001 Mazda miata recalls 2
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. DURING OPERATION OF THE FOG LIGHT, THE HEAT FROM THE BULB CAN EXPAND THE SOCKET HOLDER. THE EXPANSION CAN FORCE THE SOCKET HOLDER REARWARD. AFTER REPEATEDLY BEING SUBJECT TO THIS EXPANSION, IF THE FOG LIGHT IS ALSO SUBJECTED TO VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE SOCKET HOLDER WITH THE…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING TO PREVENT THE SOCKET HOLDER FROM SEPARATING FROM THE LAMP CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT …
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2001 Mazda miata common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2001 Mazda miata safety ratings
Frontal crash testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2001 Mazda Miata/MX-5 2-DR. Convertible. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 104
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 104.
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services perform…
Bulletin SA-011-24 · Steering, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
Bulletin 09-016-23 · Electrical System · Feb 2023Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guideli…
Bulletin 02-004-22a · Suspension · Nov 2022Mazda can no longer support the replacement of immobilizer units LC62-67-5G2* or DC69-67-5G2* because the supplier is no longer in existence.
Bulletin 09-037-22 · Electrical System · Sep 2022In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Bulletin 09-024-22 · Electrical System · Jul 2022This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, in…
Bulletin 01-006-22 · Electrical System · Jun 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guideli…
Bulletin 02-004-22 · Suspension · May 2022Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
Bulletin SA-014-22 · Equipment · Mar 2022The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batter…
Bulletin 01-003/22 · Equipment, Electrical System · Mar 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services perform…
Bulletin 00-001-22 · Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MIATA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2001 Mazda miata. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the front fog light bulb socket was installed improperly. If the vehicle continues to operate with this condition, the bulb socket and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light housing as a result of exposure to vehicle vibration. Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and in the worst case, the heat generated…
Transport Canada #2003047 · Feb 2003Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.