Mazda MX-5 Miata: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mazda MX-5 Miata across 15 model years, from the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata through the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The most recent 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata at 24 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mazda MX-5 Miata page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2003 | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2000 | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1997 | 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1996 | 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1995 | 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1994 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1993 | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1992 | 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1990 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
How the Mazda MX-5 Miata compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the Mazda MX-5 Miata against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.