Auto loans: 2012 Mazda MX-5
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.7 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.7 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 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 | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.97 | $17.50 | $17.85 |
2012 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 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| 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) | $3,394 | $3,500 | $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 2012 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (1), engine (1) and service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Mazda MX-5 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Mazda MX-5; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2012 Mazda MX-5 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, engine and service brakes. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The figures, translated
The 2.0L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. 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.
Rated at 9.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 29 litres for a 300 km round trip. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $16.97. The EPA estimates US$3,400 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.
Who the MX-5 suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.97 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ready to ask?
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 2012 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Mazda MX-5
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 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 $3394.00.
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.