Lease takeover: 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. 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Buying the 2012 Mazda MX-5
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Mazda MX-5; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page sets out the 2012 Mazda MX-5 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the MX-5
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Specs, explained
The 2.0L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. 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. For 1,000 km, budget about $169.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
When the MX-5 makes sense
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
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. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 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.
Ready to ask?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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.
Ask us about the 2012 Mazda MX-5
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.