Mazda ranks #1 in Warranty Direct reliability study

Mazda vehicles have claimed the top place in one of the world's largest-ever reports on vehicle reliability, according to Warranty Direct, an independent automotive extended-warranty specialist. Nearly 92 percent of the Mazda cars studied, including the MX-5 Miata, aged between three and nine years old, suffered no mechanical failure of any type - outperforming all other brands.

The report looked at the reliability of more than 450,000 vehicles from 33 manufacturers, across the United States and the United Kingdom.

Warranty Direct 'Reliability League Table' 2007
Top 10 Results
Manufacturer Incidence Rate %
1. Mazda 8.04%
2. Honda 8.9%
3. Toyota 15.78%
4. Mitsubishi 17.04%
5. Kia 17.39%
6. Subaru 18.46%
7. Nissan 18.86%
8. Lexus 20.05%
9. Mini 21.9%
10. Citroen 25.98%
* Number of mechanical failures reported by policy holders for every 100 vehicles aged between three and nine years old.

The 'Reliability League Table' shows the number of failures reported for every 100 vehicles covered by Warranty Direct's policies. Mazda was rated #1 with a failure rate of just 8.04 percent of vehicles aged between three and nine years old.

"The exception build-quality and long-tern reliability of Mazda vehicles is something we have been proud of for quite some time," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. "The findings of this report reinforce what we've believed all along - that Mazda reliability is not just very good, its the best. These results are proof that Mazda builds stylish and exciting vehicles without sacrificing quality or reliability."

Headquartered in Irvine, CA Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada inc, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico.