2011 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 mike W
It handles like no car on earth
It has superb handling. Looks real cool. Gets up and goes
accountCircle Haley K
Two seater and requires premium fuel.
Fun to drive, sporty, and makes me feel safe. Easy to maintain, good gas mileage and handles very well in rain.
accountCircle Merry A
The mx-5 miata is a fantastic car all the way around.
I have owned this pre-owned vehicle for almost 4 years and it has never had any mechanical problems thus far. I have had to replace the convertible roof and that has been my biggest expense. I purchased the vehicle at 69,000 miles and am currently at 98,000. It is comfortable, good gas mileage, and all around fun to drive.
accountCircle Haley H
It's a 2 seater so it's not ideal for people with kids. Also has to have premium fuel
Fun to drive. Small and compact. Grips the road. Fast but not too fast.
accountCircle Tracy C
Fun and exciting convertible!
Reliability is great. Seats are very comfortable, just smaller area in the car., with only 2 seats. Trunk is very small. The road noise is a little loud but it is a sports car. But it is fun to drive and has pretty good power. With the top down you can still talk to your passenger.
accountCircle Lraep D
Not fast, just looks sporty and fast, and cool and trendy
Like color, size, love the gas milage, no complaints
accountCircle Crystal T
Long lasting smooth riding car.
No problems at all with my car. It drives good and smooth. Great on gas and up to date with power locks seats and windows.
accountCircle Erich E Kronschnabel
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Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maria K
It is very fun to drive and safe.
For a fun-to-drive, well-rounded small car, you do not need to look much further than the Mazda 3. However, this is a highly competitive class, and there are plenty of worthy contenders. The Volkswagen gti costs a bit more, but it rivals the mazda’s agility and provides more second-row space. The Honda civic is roomier as well, and it offers even more-potent engine options.
accountCircle Jenn B
Zippy car for the city and the country.
This is our first convertible, and we love driving it on country roads in the summer and fall. It is decently fuel-efficient. It is not the most practical car for us because the trunk space is very limited, especially when the top is down. (so, no stopping at estate sales on those country drives.) Also, my husband gets bad back pain after long drives because the seat is not very cushioned.

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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Touring
158 HP 23 MPG 2 Seats
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Grand Touring
158 HP 23 MPG 2 Seats
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Special Edition
158 HP 23 MPG 2 Seats
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner Reviews

4.58
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5 stars 75%
4 stars 8%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Tammi B on June 25, 2021
Great handling. Very reliable vehicle.
The Mazda miata I bought in 2011 is the best car I have ever purchased. It has been extremely reliable and is a pleasure to drive. It handles and accelerates well. And is comfortable to get in and out of. I love that it has plenty of trunk space despite the size of the car.
accountCircle Jenn B on February 9, 2021
Zippy car for the city and the country.
This is our first convertible, and we love driving it on country roads in the summer and fall. It is decently fuel-efficient. It is not the most practical car for us because the trunk space is very limited, especially when the top is down. (so, no stopping at estate sales on those country drives.) Also, my husband gets bad back pain after long drives because the seat is not very cushioned.
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Ranks #4 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata has an average owner rating of 4.58 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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2011 Nissan 370Z
4.8
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2011 Chevrolet Corvette
4.67
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro
4.63
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4.58

Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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2011 Ford Mustang
30 MPG
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro
29 MPG
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
28 MPG

Is The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata A Good Car?

Yes - it is good on gas and it rides well. It is easy to park because of its size and it is fairly comfortable even though it is small.
Ashley S.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

I have not had any problems through the years. It takes the medium quality gas and rides very well l.
Phillip H.

Is The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata A Good Value?

Mine is a hard top convertible and it came to approximately $30,000. This is a good price got a sports car.
Matthew C.

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Safety & Reliability

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