Model year guide

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata — representative photo
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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata at a glance

Owner complaints29
Combined22–24 mpg

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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata common problems

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG & running costs

Combined22–24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,917

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,585
Fuel only$14,585
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · LS
Engines
126 hp

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles on record

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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, suspension, exterior lighting.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?

The 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.