Auto loans: 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS in Knobs

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.0 to 8.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 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: 8.0 to 8.1 L/100 km
Recalls: 3

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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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We do not have a 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS 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.

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS in Knobs

Knobs, Monroe County. Delivery to Knobs starts at $0, for 692.2 km from our location (straight line). Knobs is 692.2 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS near Knobs

2018 Mazda MX-5 GS specs

2018 Mazda MX-5 GS powertrains
Spec	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2
Engine	2.0L 4-cylinder	2.0L 4-cylinder
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Fuel	Premium gas	Premium gas
City	9.0 L/100 km	8.9 L/100 km
Highway	6.8 L/100 km	7.1 L/100 km
Combined	8.0 L/100 km	8.1 L/100 km
CO₂	188 g/km	190 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km	$14.00	$14.18

2018 Mazda MX-5 GS: every figure

2018 Mazda MX-5 GS figures by powertrain
Figure	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2
Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Cylinders	4	4
MPG city (US)	26	26
MPG highway (US)	35	33
MPG combined (US)	29	29
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)	35	35
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)	US$2,850	US$2,850
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium)	$2,800	$2,836

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 2018 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1), engine (1) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.

2018 Mazda MX-5 GS recall campaigns
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary
24V695000	2024-09-18	air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software	Mazda 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...
21V875000	2021-11-12	fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
19V072000	2019-02-01	power 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 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS before you buy one anywhere.

Before you sign for the MX-5

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and power train.

Reading the spec sheet

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.

Rated at 8.0 L/100 km combined, it needs around 24 litres for a 300 km round trip. That works out to about $14 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles.

Space, size and seats

Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.

Best uses

It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

A longer test drive

Rent the MX-5 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the MX-5 first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $140 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Renting for Knobs

Knobs is about 692 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Knobs.

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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 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS from us first.

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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS

Can the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS be delivered in Knobs?

Delivery to Knobs starts at $0, for 692.2 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Knobs from CarmaCars?

692.2 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS?

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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Mazda MX-5 GS cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2800.00.

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.