Auto loans: red 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT in Basic

Auto loans: the 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

Specs, explained

The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and 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.

Fuel use is rated 7.9 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 24 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $41.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Best uses

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Size and space

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

Drive it on your own roads

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the MX-5 first, and buy only if it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Choosing the right one

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Basic and the MX-5

If you need it in Basic itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,242 km from Basic, and does not deliver there.

Get an offer

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.