2005 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 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2005 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.
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.85 | $18.72 | $18.72 | $20.65 |
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $4,130 |
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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (2), electrical system (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata before buying one.
Before you sign for the MX-5 Miata
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The figures, translated
It uses the 1.8L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 10.2 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 31 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $178.50 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year 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 anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the MX-5 Miata for a week and see how it fits your life. If the MX-5 Miata is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
What it costs to run
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. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ready when you are
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2005 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3570.00.
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.