2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -23 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
142 -178
Seats
2
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Linda G
With a luggage rack on back gives it a better look.
About every 2 1/2 years I have to put a clutch sleeve in it. The drain holes have to be cleaned out a lot if the top stays down. Or it turns into a fish bowl. I didn't think I would like it coming from driving a 1981 trans am, I had to get use to not having the power I was use to. I love driving it.
accountCircle Betty C
The roof let's back. Great to have wind blowing and sun shining on you.
Every so often you have to put In a new timing chain. It is a costly thing to have done, but worth it for the performance and life if the car. It is small, but has great mileage. Mine has a awesome air conditioner. It also has a great heater. The CD player and radio are good. The seats could be a little more cushioned. All in all in is a great vehicle.
accountCircle Ron L
Fun to drive! The most fun you can have with your clothes on while driving.
Small. Great handling. Convertible. Good looking. Great mileage.
accountCircle ron C
Small. Hard to see. Very fun to drive.
Small convertible roadster. Very maneuverable. Good mileage. Fun to drive. Dislike: People tend not to see you.
accountCircle John K
Great car and a lot of fun to drive!
No major problems, I have been blessed with a vehicle that runs tip top and requires little maintenance, I guess something I has to learn and I should share is that the engine requires that you use premium gasoline or the car will backfire and drive poorly.
accountCircle Rich f
Fun to drive with the top down.
Great handling and good fuel economy. No problems.

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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Cloth
142 HP 25-25 MPG 2 Seats
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LS
142 HP 25-25 MPG 2 Seats
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MAZDASPEED
178 HP 26-26 MPG 2 Seats
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner Reviews

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5 stars 83%
4 stars 17%
3 stars 0%
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accountCircle Ron L on February 21, 2021
Fun to drive! The most fun you can have with your clothes on while driving.
Small. Great handling. Convertible. Good looking. Great mileage.
accountCircle Linda G on December 14, 2020
With a luggage rack on back gives it a better look.
About every 2 1/2 years I have to put a clutch sleeve in it. The drain holes have to be cleaned out a lot if the top stays down. Or it turns into a fish bowl. I didn't think I would like it coming from driving a 1981 trans am, I had to get use to not having the power I was use to. I love driving it.
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Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Sports Cars.

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4.83

Ranks #3 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Sports Cars.

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2004 Acura RSX
34 MPG
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2004 Toyota Celica
36 MPG
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2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder
33 MPG
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
28 MPG

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