2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
158
Seats
2
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rosanne R
Best on performance for affordable sports car
Great PERFORMANCE. UNDERRATED. WILL BUY AGAIN. Keep it maintained and it will last. Only problem is a lot of people are jealous. Smooth drive great handling. Does not handle well in bad weather. Car is lightweight and slides. Cannot drive in snow. Paint is great
accountCircle Du N
Mazda Mx-5 is the new racing car.
My vehicle is still new. However, it requires premium gas to perform its best. Also, you have to pay attention on the tire pressure. If you pump your tires too hard, it will bounce when you drive slowly. Which means, it is okay for you to drive fast with harder tires. So, if you a speed lover, go for this car. It is fashionable, small, which is super convenient to park in downtown Seattle, and fast.
accountCircle Jonathan J
Gps navigation is very interesting and easy to use.
Grate interior and great gas mileage it has all my phones synced to the radio and has cause control and climate control and very good traction control in winter.
accountCircle Mary L
Enjoy every drive and every ride.
It's quite a low car but it corners, rides well, and fits into all kinds of spots. Super great for going for a scenic drive and enjoying the ride.
accountCircle Debbi T
It's a small, silver convertible and looks really cute.
I love my car. It's fun and cute. It has a hard top convertible and goes fast. The only thing I dislike is that it doesn't have bluetooth for my iPhone.
accountCircle Denise S
Reliable, performance and fun!
I have had miatas since 2006. They are extremely reliable. Comfortable if you are short, performance great. Handling is excellent. . Audio system is one of the best. Automatic drop top much easier than previous miatas that I have owned. Great driving car!
accountCircle James s
Most Fun per Mile Ever!!!
So much fun. You don't know you need one until you drive it. The MX5 handles well. It has enough power to zip around but not so much to scare yourself. And putting the top down is all it is about.
accountCircle Rosann R
Ace of spades detail in black.
Superb but cannot take more than 1 inch of snow. May slide in rain on uneven asphalt on road. Love to drive fits in tiny parking places. Lasts about 10 years if you keep up maintenance. Often mistaken for higher end car. Would buy again. This is my second miata in 20 years.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Catherine T
It is a fun little sports car.
It will not go over speed bumps really well and often clashes on the bottom. It does not have a lot of space. It is fun to drive through. Mine is manual which is a must for me so it is good that they have that option for the miata because it is getting hard to find manual cars these days.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
158 HP 23 MPG 2 Seats
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Club
158 HP 23 MPG 2 Seats
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Grand Touring
158 HP 23 MPG 2 Seats
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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner Reviews

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4 stars 8%
3 stars 8%
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accountCircle Charles B on December 27, 2020
Reliable, fun Roadster
Found my roadster (2013 MX5) on Sept. 9. 2019 at a Mazda dealership with 40,000 miles on the odometer and in perfect shape. It's a Grand Touring six speed automatic. Replaced the rims, tires, shocks, coilovers with OEM parts. Also, new oil for engine, trans, differential and replaced coolant. The cars runs like new out of the factory. This one is my third MX5. Owned a 1993 (90,000 miles) and 2007 (85,000 miles). I'm 67 years old so a 6 speed automatic works perfect for my bad knees. Just love these cars. Reliable and most of all fun to drive. I truly believe this model is the best of all the MX5 models so far.
accountCircle Du N on October 14, 2020
Mazda Mx-5 is the new racing car.
My vehicle is still new. However, it requires premium gas to perform its best. Also, you have to pay attention on the tire pressure. If you pump your tires too hard, it will bounce when you drive slowly. Which means, it is okay for you to drive fast with harder tires. So, if you a speed lover, go for this car. It is fashionable, small, which is super convenient to park in downtown Seattle, and fast.
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Ranks #1 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has an average owner rating of 4.77 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #4 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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2013 Scion FR-S
34 MPG
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34 MPG
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30 MPG
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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
28 MPG

Is The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata A Good Car?

Superb yes good handling. I am able to zip in and out of traffic and park in tight spots. Very pretty car gets a lot of attention.
Rosann R.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

I keep it serviced and no major problems. Always make sure you have the best tires for handling. Only problem. You can't drive in 2 inches or more in snow.
Rosann R.

Is The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata A Good Value?

$30,000 yes best value for sports car. Payments were for 6 years with loan and I got the service plan which worked out well.
Rosann R.

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