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    2016 Mazda MX-5 GS for sale in Pendleton

    Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.8 to 7.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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    7.8 to 7.9 L/100 km
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    Mazda MX-5 of the 1990 to 2026 generation
    Photo: 根川大橋 (Negawa Ohashi), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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    Rent a 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.

    The 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS in Pendleton

    Pendleton, Anderson County. Delivery to Pendleton starts at $200, for 1,058 km from our location (straight line). Pendleton is 1,058 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

    The 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS near Pendleton

    2016 Mazda MX-5 GS specs

    2016 Mazda MX-5 GS powertrains
    SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
    Engine2.0L 4-cylinder2.0L 4-cylinder
    DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
    Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed manual
    FuelPremium gasPremium gas
    City8.9 L/100 km8.9 L/100 km
    Highway6.5 L/100 km6.9 L/100 km
    Combined7.8 L/100 km7.9 L/100 km
    CO₂185 g/km188 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$13.65$13.83

    2016 Mazda MX-5 GS: every figure

    2016 Mazda MX-5 GS figures by powertrain
    FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
    Displacement2.0 L2.0 L
    Cylinders44
    MPG city (US)2627
    MPG highway (US)3634
    MPG combined (US)3030
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)3636
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,750US$2,750
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium)$2,730$2,766

    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 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS

    • NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (11), unknown or other (7) and air bags (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2016 Mazda MX-5 GS recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    24V6950002024-09-18air bags: air bag/restraint control module:softwareMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
    19V4960002019-06-27structure:frame and members:underbody shieldsMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
    19V0720002019-02-01power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    Thinking of buying the 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS?

    CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

    Before you sign for the MX-5

    Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, unknown or other and air bags; have those parts checked.

    Under the hood

    Its 2.0L 4-cylinder drives through a 6-speed automatic. 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 7.8 L/100 km combined: about 23 litres every 300 km. Expect about $13.65 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

    A good match for

    It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move.

    Room inside

    As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.

    Drive it on your own roads

    Rent the MX-5 for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the MX-5 answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

    Picking a year and a trim

    Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

    The cost of driving it

    A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.50 at our price setting. 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.

    The MX-5 and Pendleton

    Pendleton is about 1,058 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you need it in Pendleton itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

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    Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.

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    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 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS from us first.

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    Buying the 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS

    Can the 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS be delivered in Pendleton?

    Delivery to Pendleton starts at $200, for 1,058 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

    How far is Pendleton from CarmaCars?

    1,058 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS?

    CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS 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 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2016 Mazda MX-5 GS cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2730.00.

    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.