Certified Pre-Owned: 2017 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). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.0 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2017 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.
2017 Mazda MX-5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 187 g/km | 190 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.00 | $14.18 |
2017 Mazda MX-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 35 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,850 | US$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 2017 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper (4), steering (2) and air bags (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V695000 | 2024-09-18 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard... |
| 19V072000 | 2019-02-01 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 Mazda MX-5; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2017 Mazda MX-5 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
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. Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, steering and air bags; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. 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 8.0 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 24 litres. Expect about $14 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Who rents the MX-5
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
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. Rent the MX-5 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Your move
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 trims in Canada
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 2017 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 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.