
Overview
- Body
- Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 155
- Power to weight
- 0.066 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 2.87
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 303 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 32.5 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 2.5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 154 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 49 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 91 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,332 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 34
- Reported injuries
- 2
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN26%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
- AIR BAGS12%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
- STRUCTURE10%
- ENGINE5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 42 total.
Mazda MX-5: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.