1997 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 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $16.59 |
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 |
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 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (2), electrical system (2) and exterior lighting (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale by us right now. Thinking about the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
It is powered by the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 10.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 32 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $16.59, and a 300 km weekend about $49.77. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
When the MX-5 Miata makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
A longer test drive
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the MX-5 Miata answers more than any brochure. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $165.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Your move
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 1997 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 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
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.