Mazda MX-5

20062026 · 52 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
26
Best
30

The Mazda MX-5 has been tested by the EPA across 52 different configurations spanning model years 2006 through 2026. Over this period, the MX-5 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 23 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2026
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263529MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263529MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263529MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300263530MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300263530MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300263530MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300263530MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300263530MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263329MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263529MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263329MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263529MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,300273430MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300263630MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212724MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212724MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212724MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212724MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212724MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212823MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212823MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222724MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000202823MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
29
2025
29
2024
29
2023
30
2022
30
2021
30
2020
30
2019
30
2018
29
2017
29
2016
30
2015
24
2014
24
2013
24
2012
24
2011
24
2010
24
2009
24
2008
24
2007
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (MX-5) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mazda MX-5. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mazda Mazda Miata/MX-5 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
107
Total Deaths
78

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.1%
Fire Occurrence
3.7%
Speeding Involved
15.0%
DUI Involved
18.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

62%
Front
21%
Side
17%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2022
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2021
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2020
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2019
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2018
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2016
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2015
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2014
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.57

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2024
1
2018
1
2016
3
2006
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory