Lease takeover: 2016 Mazda MX-5
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.8 to 7.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 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
- 7.8 to 7.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
2016 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 | 8.9 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 185 g/km | 188 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.65 | $13.83 |
2016 Mazda MX-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 34 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,730 | $2,766 |
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 2016 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists 3 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 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (11), unknown or other (7) and air bags (5). 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... |
| 19V496000 | 2019-06-27 | structure:frame and members:underbody shields | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle. |
| 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.
Thinking of buying the 2016 Mazda MX-5?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 Mazda MX-5 for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Before buying the 2016 Mazda MX-5, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, unknown or other and air bags; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
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.
Rated at 7.8 L/100 km combined, it needs around 23 litres for a 300 km round trip. That works out to about $13.65 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the MX-5
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Try the MX-5 on your commute, then decide. Drive the MX-5 on your commute before you commit to it.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.65 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.50 at our price setting.
Year and trim
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. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
One more step
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
The 2016 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 2016 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Mazda MX-5
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Mazda MX-5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2730.00.
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.