Auto loans: black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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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For sale

We do not have a black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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 GT 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 GT near Knobs

black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT specs

2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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

black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT: every figure

black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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 GT

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 GT 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 GT?

No 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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. This page sets out the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT for buyers, in plain words.

What to check on the MX-5

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

Engine and fuel

It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with 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.

Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.0 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, it costs about $14 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,850 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.

Who rents the MX-5

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the MX-5 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the MX-5 for a week and see how it fits your life.

Running costs

The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. 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.

Year and trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Renting for Knobs

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

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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 black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT from us first.

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

Buying the black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT

Can the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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 black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT?

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 black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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 black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT have recalls?

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

What does the black 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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.