Certified Pre-Owned: 2012 Mazda MX-5
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.7 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.7 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 Mazda MX-5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.97 | $17.50 | $17.85 |
2012 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 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 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) | $3,394 | $3,500 | $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 2012 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (1), engine (1) and service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Mazda MX-5: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Mazda MX-5; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2012 Mazda MX-5, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual. 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.
The EPA rates it at 9.7 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 29 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $169.70. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Who the MX-5 suits
It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the MX-5 on your commute, then decide. A test week in the MX-5 tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the MX-5 answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $169.70 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.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Make a request
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2012 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Mazda MX-5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3394.00.
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.