2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata review
Mazda MX-5 Miata highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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All Mazda MX-5 Miata years
What is new for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- The 35th Anniversary trim has been discontinued for 2026.
- MX-5 Miata trims have been upgraded with Leather & Suede Seats as standard equipment this year.
- Cloth Seats, Front Seat Heaters, and Alloy Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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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
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Sport 2D Convertible 2WD
Standard Features
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Power Locks
- Side Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning
- Cloth Seats
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- ABS Brakes
- Rear Defroster
- Smart Key
- Air Conditioning
- Power Windows
- Cruise Control
- Power Mirrors
- Alloy Wheels
- Soft Top
- Manual Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Apple CarPlay
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Cloth Seats
- Rear Spoiler
- Navigation System
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
48.8"
Leg room
F 43.1"
Head room
F 37.4"
Front tires
P195/50VR16
Rear tires
P195/50VR16
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
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