Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Mazda MX-5 Miata rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Mazda MX-5 Miata reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata* | 22 6.8 16600 | ||
| 2006 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata |  | 26 8.0 28300 | |
| 1999 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata* | 21 5.2 79000 | ||
To see how the Mazda MX-5 Miata's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Mazda MX-5 Miata--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Mazda MX-5 Miata repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Mazda MX-5 Miata Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Mazda MX-5 Miata's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
If you are unsure about the Mazda MX-5 Miata's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.
More information about extended car warranties: Mazda MX-5 Miata extended warranty tips.
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Mazda MX-5 Miata MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Price the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2-door Convertible | Sport | 22,960 | 21,576 | 750 |
| Touring | 25,300 | 23,378 | 750 | ||
| Grand Touring | 26,560 | 24,539 | 750 |
Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Mazda MX-5 Miata and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Mazda MX-5 Miata price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Dealer Price Quotes
Mazda MX-5 Miata Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Mazda MX-5 Miata's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Mazda MX-5 Miata?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a MX-5 Miata--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Mazda MX-5 Miata review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Mazda MX-5 Miata tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Mazda MX-5 Miata--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the MX-5 Miata by owners, visit:
ZoominMiata.com -- Mazda MX-5 Miata forum
themazdaforum.com -- Mazda MX-5 Miata forum
Mazdas247.com -- Mazda MX-5 Miata forum
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
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| Body | 2-door Convertible |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 91.7 |
| Length | 157.3 |
| Width | 67.7 |
| Height | 49.0 |
| Curb Weight | 2441 |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 |
| R1 Headroom | 37.4 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 53.2 |
| R1 Hip Room | 50.6 |
| R1 Legroom | 43.1 |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 |
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door Convertible
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 167@7000 TQ: 140@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 167@7000 TQ: 140@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 167@7000 TQ: 140@5000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 158@6700 TQ: 140@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 158@6700 TQ: 140@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 158@6700 TQ: 140@5000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50R16 tires | 205/45R17 tires | 205/45R17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Bose audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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