2022 Mazda MX-5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,700 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,800 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 299 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,245/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,979/yrHIGHEST | +$734 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,944/yrLOWEST | $-301 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,068/yr | $-177 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,261/yr | +$16 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,255/yr | +$10 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,796/yr | +$551 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,309/yr | +$64 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,172/yr | $-73 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,224/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2022 Mazda MX-5. Top reported issues include power train, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2022 Mazda MX-5 problems by category: Power Train: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.