Model year guide

2009 Mazda mx-5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Mazda mx-5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2009 Mazda mx-5 — representative photo
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2009 Mazda mx-5 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Mazda mx-5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Mazda mx-5.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 Mazda mx-5 MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,450
EPA size classTwo Seaters
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,250 more

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 2009 Mazda mx-5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250
Fuel only$17,250
Per mile$0.23

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.

2009 Mazda mx-5 trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L

2009 Mazda mx-5 vehicles on record

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2009 Mazda mx-5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mazda mx-5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2009 Mazda mx-5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Mazda mx-5 get?

The 2009 Mazda mx-5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 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.