Trade in: 2017 Mazda MX-5
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). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.0 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2017 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.
2017 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 | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 187 g/km | 190 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.00 | $14.18 |
2017 Mazda MX-5: every figure
| 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 2017 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists 2 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 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper (4), steering (2) and air bags (1). 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... |
| 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 2017 Mazda MX-5
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2017 Mazda MX-5 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2017 Mazda MX-5, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the MX-5
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, steering and air bags; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
The figures, translated
Its powertrain 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.
The EPA rates it at 8.0 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 24 litres. 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.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Inside and out
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the MX-5 on your commute before you commit to it. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $140 at our price setting.
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The 2017 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 2017 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 Mazda MX-5 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.