Car financing: green 2023 Mazda MX-5 GT in Java

Buying the 2023 Mazda MX-5 GT

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2023 Mazda MX-5 GT; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2023 Mazda MX-5 GT, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the MX-5

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, air bags and seat belts; have those parts checked. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

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.

Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.9 L/100 km combined rating. In money, 1,000 km costs about $138.30 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the MX-5

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Room inside

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

A longer test drive

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the MX-5 answers more than any brochure.

Choosing the right one

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting.

Ready when you are

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