Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda MX-5 Miata model year from 1990 to 2005 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the MX-5 Miata has been offered with 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2000 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy by year

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 2005 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 2004 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 2003 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 2002 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 2001 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 2000 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1999 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1997 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1996 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1995 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1994 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.

1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1993 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1992 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1991 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata: engines & MPG

The 1990 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mazda MX-5 Miata get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the MX-5 Miata range from 22 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2000 model year.

What engines does the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

The 2005 MX-5 Miata was EPA-rated with 1.8L 4-cyl engines — see the 2005 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mazda MX-5 Miata require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

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