2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Customer Reviews

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  Sharp and sporty handling while also soft enough to handle rough roads.

• Fuel Economy

  I can get around 25-27 in city driving and 33 on the highway. One road trip using state highways allowed me to achieve 40.8mpg over 3.5hours of driving.

• Styling

  Offers exceptional and mature looks reflecting a cross between old British sports cars and modern styling. Much less cutesy looking than previous generations.

Cons

• Seat Comfort

  After long drives, the seating can get quite uncomfortable. Recommend tilting seat back but that also requires the seat to be moved forward.

• Cabin Noise

  Cabin noise at highway speeds. It's a soft top at the end of the day.

• Interior Space

  Trunk space is adequate for its size. Interior cabin space could use some more practicality with the addition of more cubbies or pockets.

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  The MX-5 offers one of the most enjoyable driving experience of any car that I've ever owned. My first thought when driving it was that it felt like a street legal go-kart--not everyone's thing, of course. If that does appeal to you and you're looking for a high-quality, nimble car that's a lot of fun to drive, you'd love a Miata.

• Fuel Economy

  This car gets pretty good gas mileage, which should come as no surprise considering it's a roadster that has been meticulously engineered to be as light as possible and utilizes a 4-cylinder engine. It is intended to be used with premium fuel though, which does mean you'll be spending a bit more at the pump.

• Styling

  While not as iconic as the original NA Miata, the ND offers appealing, sporty styling. You will get compliments on your car, for whatever it's worth to you.

Cons

• Interior Space

  Adjusting to daily driving a roadster has definitely been a process. The limited cabin, trunk and glovebox space means that you will have to get used to trying to maximize how space-efficient you can be when carrying things with you. The small cabin also means that the car seats two people at most, including the driver, and people who are particularly tall will have issues comfortably driving or riding in it.

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  very fun car to drive

• Seat Comfort

• Reliability

Cons

• Interior Space

  small car but not unexpected

Pros

• Technology and Entertainment

• Power

• Styling

Cons

• Interior Space

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  Very driver-oriented and connected car, light and responsive. Defintiely NOT a land yacht.

• Power

  Mazda has done a great job with the engine in the ND series, it has plenty of torque and power for its mission in life.

• Reliability

  Miata's have always ben known as simple, reliable cars. Hope for the same with this one.

Cons

• Interior Space

  It actually feels a bit smaller inside than my 1990 leg room-wise, but I fit fine.

Pros

• Ride and Handling

• Fuel Economy

Cons

• Cargo Space

• Power

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  Like driving a go cart in the corners. Can’t wait for track days starting this spring.

• Styling

  Love the ND body design. By far my favorite Miata body style ever.

• Braking

  Upgraded Brimbo brakes. Stops on a dime.

Cons

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  drives like a dream

• Technology and Entertainment

  has Car Play

• Fuel Economy

  great

Cons

• Cabin Noise

  It is a convertible so a bit noisy

• Cargo Space

  A very small car

• Interior Space

  A very small car

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  It corners really well.

• Reliability

• Styling

Cons

• Cabin Noise

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  Great maneuverability. Drives really smooth

• Fuel Economy

  I drive it like a racecar and I still average 30 mpg

• Styling

  Soul Red. Black leather interior. Curvy body. I love seeing it whenever I come outside, and it's a car I'm proud to drive around.

Cons

• Cabin Noise

  It's definitely not pin-drop quiet inside--but that's also not why you bought this car. I'm always blasting music on the bose sound system, so I don't think cabin noise anyway

• Interior Space

  It's a miata, so again, don't expect loads of space. I'm 5"8' and I'm quite comfortable, but my 6"4' friend is squished, especially if I have to put the top up

• Weather Versatility

  It's more fun to drive with the top down. I live in CA, so I have it down 95% of the time. Driver side blind spot is pretty bad when top is up.