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Mazda MX-5 Miata by year

The MX-5 Miata is a two-seat sports car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 1.8L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 374 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
15202530351995200020052010201520201995: 22–23 MPG combined1996: 22–23 MPG combined1997: 22 MPG combined1999: 22–24 MPG combined2000: 22–24 MPG combined2001: 22–23 MPG combined2002: 22–23 MPG combined2003: 22–23 MPG combined2004: 20–23 MPG combined2005: 20–23 MPG combined2006: 23–24 MPG combined2007: 23–24 MPG combined2008: 23–24 MPG combined2009: 23–24 MPG combined2010: 23–24 MPG combined2011: 23–24 MPG combined2012: 23–24 MPG combined2013: 23–24 MPG combined2014: 23–24 MPG combined2015: 23–24 MPG combined2016: 30 MPG combined2017: 29 MPG combined2018: 29 MPG combined2019: 29–30 MPG combined2020: 29–30 MPG combined30 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–23030
1996 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–23029
1997 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22011
1999 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–24074
2000 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–24029
2001 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–23022
2002 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–23020
2003 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl22–23014
2004 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl20–2308
2005 MX-5 Miata1.8L 4-cyl20–2304
2006 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–24125
2007 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–24017
2008 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2407
2009 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2403
2010 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2404
2011 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2401
2012 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2405
2013 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2402
2014 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2406
2015 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl23–2401
2016 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl30334
2017 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl29211
2018 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl2933
2019 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl29–30311
2020 MX-5 Miata2.0L 4-cyl29–3013

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Mazda MX-5 Miata problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your MX-5 Miata, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Air Bags41
  • Electrical System26
  • Air Bags17
  • Power Train16
  • Structure15
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic13

Selling a Mazda MX-5 Miata: questions

How much is a junk Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete MX-5 Miatas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Mazda MX-5 Miatas that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Mazda MX-5 Miata year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1999 MX-5 Miata (74). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and air bags.

Which Mazda MX-5 Miata year has the most recalls?

The 2016 MX-5 Miata has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 3. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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