Lease takeover: red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT in Knobs

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). 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: 8.0 to 8.1 L/100 km
Recalls: 3

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For sale

We do not have a red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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.

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT in Knobs

Knobs, Monroe County. Delivery to Knobs starts at $0, for 692.2 km from our location (straight line). Knobs is 692.2 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT near Knobs

red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT specs

2018 Mazda MX-5 GT powertrains
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	6.8 L/100 km	7.1 L/100 km
Combined	8.0 L/100 km	8.1 L/100 km
CO₂	188 g/km	190 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km	$14.00	$14.18

red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT: every figure

red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT figures by powertrain
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 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT

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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1), engine (1) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.

2018 Mazda MX-5 GT recall campaigns
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...
21V875000	2021-11-12	fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
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.

Buying the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT

No 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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. For anyone shopping for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT, here are the facts that matter.

Recalls and complaints

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

Specs, explained

It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder and 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.

At 8.0 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 24 litres of fuel. At our price setting, it costs about $14 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

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.

The MX-5 in everyday use

Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.

Rent it for a week first

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the MX-5 tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Year and trim

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

What it costs to run

Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $140 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

A note on Knobs

Knobs is about 692 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you need it in Knobs itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Next step

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.

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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 red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT from us first.

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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT

Can the 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT be delivered in Knobs?

Delivery to Knobs starts at $0, for 692.2 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Knobs from CarmaCars?

692.2 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT?

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 red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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 red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the red 2018 Mazda MX-5 GT 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.