Mazda MX-5 MPG
EPA fuel economy for 52 Mazda MX-5 trims sold from 2006 to 2026. Best ever: 30 MPG (2023 MX-5). Latest model year 2026: 29 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Mazda MX-5 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, every 2026 Mazda MX-5 trim costs about $2,670 a year to fuel.
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 29 | $2,670 | cheapest |
| MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 29 | $2,670 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mazda MX-5 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 26 | 34 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2025 | 29 | 26 | 34 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2024 | 29 | 26 | 34 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2023 | 30 | 26 | 35 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2022 | 30 | 26 | 35 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 | 26 | 35 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2020 | 30 | 26 | 35 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2019 | 30 | 26 | 35 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2018 | 29 | 26 | 33 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2017 | 29 | 26 | 33 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2016 | 30 | 27 | 34 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2015 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2014 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2013 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2012 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2011 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2010 | 24 | 22 | 28 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2009 | 24 | 22 | 28 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2008 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2007 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2006 | 24 | 22 | 27 | MX-5, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
Every Mazda MX-5 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2026 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 29 | 301 | $2,670 |
| 2025 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2025 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 29 | 301 | $2,670 |
| 2024 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2024 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 29 | 301 | $2,670 |
| 2023 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | 299 | $2,580 |
| 2023 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2022 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | 299 | $2,580 |
| 2022 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2021 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | 299 | $2,580 |
| 2021 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2020 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | 299 | $2,580 |
| 2020 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2019 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | 299 | $2,580 |
| 2019 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2018 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 33 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2018 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 29 | 303 | $2,670 |
| 2017 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 26 | 33 | 29 | 305 | $2,670 |
| 2017 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 29 | 301 | $2,670 |
| 2016 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 27 | 34 | 30 | 303 | $2,580 |
| 2016 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 36 | 30 | 298 | $2,580 |
| 2015 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 359 | $3,230 |
| 2015 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2015 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 377 | $3,370 |
| 2014 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 359 | $3,230 |
| 2014 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2014 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 377 | $3,370 |
| 2013 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 359 | $3,230 |
| 2013 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2013 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 377 | $3,370 |
| 2012 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2012 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2012 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2011 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2011 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2011 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2010 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2010 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2010 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2009 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2009 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2009 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2008 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2008 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2008 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2007 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2007 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2007 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2006 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2006 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2006 | MX-5 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mazda MX-5?
The most efficient Mazda MX-5 the EPA has rated is the 2023 MX-5 at 30 MPG combined (26 city, 35 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Mazda MX-5 get?
Every 2026 Mazda MX-5 trim is rated 29 MPG combined.
Which Mazda MX-5 has the worst fuel economy?
The 2015 MX-5 is the lowest rated at 23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mazda MX-5 for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, every 2026 Mazda MX-5 trim costs about $2,670 a year to fuel.
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