Auto loans: 2026 Mazda MX-5

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). 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.

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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 2026 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.

2026 Mazda MX-5 specs

2026 Mazda MX-5 powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine2.0L 4-cylinder2.0L 4-cylinder
DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed manual
FuelPremium gasPremium gas
City9.0 L/100 km9.0 L/100 km
Highway6.8 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km
Combined8.0 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km
CO₂187 g/km190 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$14.00$14.18

2026 Mazda MX-5: every figure

2026 Mazda MX-5 figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement2.0 L2.0 L
Cylinders44
MPG city (US)2626
MPG highway (US)3534
MPG combined (US)2929
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)3535
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,850US$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 2026 Mazda MX-5

  • NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
  • Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.

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

Thinking of buying the 2026 Mazda MX-5?

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2026 Mazda MX-5 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. The 2026 Mazda MX-5 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

What to check on the MX-5

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

What the figures tell you

The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, 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 8.0 L/100 km combined: about 24 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $140. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who the MX-5 suits

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Space and size

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

Drive it on your own roads

Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent first, buy later: a week with the MX-5 answers the big questions.

Picking a year and a trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2026 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Money matters

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. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Next step

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.

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 2026 Mazda MX-5 from us first.

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Ask us about the 2026 Mazda MX-5

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2026 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.

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.

Buying the 2026 Mazda MX-5

Does CarmaCars sell the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.

What does the 2026 Mazda MX-5 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.