Trade in: 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.
- 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.
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.
Trade in: 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. Here is what to know about the 2016 Mazda MX-5 before buying one.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, unknown or other and air bags. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The figures, translated
The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 7.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 23 litres. Expect 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.
Inside and out
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Good uses for the MX-5
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
Rent the MX-5 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week with the MX-5 answers more than any brochure. Try the MX-5 on your commute, then decide.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.50 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ready to ask?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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.
Find me this car
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.