1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.81 |
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (6), power train (6) and seat belts (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the MX-5 Miata
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 29 litres, from its 9.8 L/100 km rating. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $15.19. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Practical details
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the MX-5 Miata for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting.
Make a request
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.