2025 Mazda MX-5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Two SeatersRear-Wheel Drive
2025 Mazda MX-5

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City
26
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
29
MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
26
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
305 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.3 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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,322/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,081/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,011/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,139/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,339/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,333/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,892/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,389/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,247/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,301/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 29 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2025 Mazda MX-5. Top reported issues include seat belts. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Seat Belts
1

2025 Mazda MX-5 problems by category: Seat Belts: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 03/22/2025ODI#11649884
my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase. When I brought the issue to the dealership, they were able to temporarily fix it using an air compressor, citing t…

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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