Representative photoBattery boost for a 2008 Mazda MX-5
Battery boost for the 2008 Mazda MX-5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Mazda MX-5 for battery boost
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2008 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 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 28 | 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) | $3,430 | $3,430 | $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 2008 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), equipment (2) and tires (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the MX-5
Need battery service for your 2008 Mazda MX-5? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the MX-5. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Small things that help
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Still deciding?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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