Model year guide

2016 Mazda MX-5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mazda MX-5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 40 on record.

2016 Mazda MX-5 — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 Mazda MX-5 at a glance

Combined30 mpg

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

2016 Mazda MX-5 MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 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 2016 Mazda MX-5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

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.

2016 Mazda MX-5 vehicles on record

Other Mazda MX-5 model years

2016 Mazda MX-5 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mazda MX-5 get?

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 30 mpg combined (27 city / 35 highway).

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