Initial Quality Ratings by JDPower.com
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2008
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| Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical |
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| Overall Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Mechanical |
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2 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical |
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3.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical |
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5 / 5 |
| Initial Quality Ratings - Design |
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| Overall Quality - Design |
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4 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Design |
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4 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Design |
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2 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Design |
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5 / 5 |
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What's New for 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2009
The 2009 Mazda Miata gets a few updates this year. The exterior receives a mild face-lift (a more aggressive grille, headlights and taillights), and the engine gets a one-horsepower bump along with slightly improved fuel mileage. The Miata's features list has also expanded. Highlights include an auxiliary input jack and two more speakers for the base audio system, an auto-dimming mirror for the Touring trim and automatic climate control for the Grand Touring version. Finally, the Special Edition model has been dropped. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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