2023 Mazda MX-5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Two SeatersRear-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
30
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
26
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| 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 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10
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
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2023 Mazda MX-5. Top reported issues include power train, steering and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
Power Train
4
Steering
1
Air Bags
1
Seat Belts
1
2023 Mazda MX-5 problems by category: Power Train: 4 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints.
1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported
Sample Owner Complaints
SteeringFiled: 04/01/2026ODI#11728605
Steering feels sticky at higher speeds, once the vehicle is at full operating temp. The steering requires some pressure to “break free” from whatever position it is in. If I’m continually moving the w…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
Air BagsFiled: 06/06/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11665240
On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving the vehicle and at low speed (30 mph or under) lost control of the vehicle in a turn. The vehicle hit a telephone pole that was rotted from termite infestation which…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
Power TrainFiled: 01/31/2025ODI#11639795
My vehicle has only 8700 miles. At around 2500 miles first gear refused to engage, and I had to start the car in second for a week. That week I scheduled for service but the problem was not reproduci…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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.
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