Mazda MX-5(© Mazda)
© Mazda
Its flagship motor show might not have persuaded all the usual suspects to attend, but there's still much to celebrate when you consider Japan's contribution to the world of motoring.
Japanese manufacturers have for decades exerted considerable clout with their ability to bolt together a good, reliable car that won't leave you stranded on the hard shoulder; with Warranty Direct's help we've established 10 of the most dependable motors produced by this powerhouse manufacturing nation - the best of the best in the reliability stakes.
We've access to Warranty Direct's database of over 150,000 vehicles, and by using its Reliability Index (RI) calculation, which applies a formula to measure overall reliability by studying a car's rate of failure, average mileage, age and repair cost, pinpointing the best performers, we've established the top 10 most reliable Japanese cars.
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