Representative photoMechanic for a 2008 Mazda MX-5
Mechanic for the 2008 Mazda MX-5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Mazda MX-5 for mechanic
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2008 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 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 28 | 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) | $3,430 | $3,430 | $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 2008 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), equipment (2) and tires (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the MX-5
Need mechanical repairs or maintenance for the 2008 Mazda MX-5? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Your MX-5 and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the MX-5. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
How we help
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
Stay on the road
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
When you know your dates
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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