2006 Mazda MX-5 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). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2006 Mazda MX-5 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.
2006 Mazda MX-5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.85 |
2006 Mazda MX-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,570 |
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 2006 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (6), air bags (5) and seat belts (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V103000 | 2006-04-05 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BOLT ATTACHING THE HORN ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB MAY FAIL DURING A DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2006 Mazda MX-5
No 2006 Mazda MX-5 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2006 Mazda MX-5, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, air bags and seat belts. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
Under the hood: the 2.0L 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $171.50 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space, size and seats
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
A good match for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
Rent the MX-5 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A test week in the MX-5 tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. 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. Within the 2006 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Send a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2006 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 Mazda MX-5?
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 2006 Mazda MX-5 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 2006 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2006 Mazda MX-5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
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.