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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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Mazda MX-5 Miata highlights

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Pros

  • Epic backroad driving experience
  • Easy-to-use convertible top
  • Surprisingly easy on fuel

Cons

  • Very small trunk limits cargo space
  • Not a lot of interior space
  • Highway noise can get loud

Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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Ratings & reliability

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4
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RepairPal gave the Mazda MX-5 Miata an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda MX-5 Miata 9th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda MX-5 Miata is $349, compared to an average of $447 for Subcompact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Mazda MX-5 Miata owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Mazda MX-5 Miata, compared to an average of 11% for Subcompact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Mazda MX-5 Miata features and specs

Sport 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Manual Transmission
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

181

Torque (ft-lbs)

151

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

11.9

Wheelbase

90.9"

Overall length

154.1"

Width

68.3"

Height

48.6"

Leg room

F 43.1"

Head room

F 37.4"

Front tires

P195/50VR16

Rear tires

P195/50VR16

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata FAQ


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