2012 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 Glen N
It is a very good day to day car and is very economical to run. Overall repairs are not too bad depending on your driving.
I have owned two MX-5/Miatas - one of the few issues is size. The trunk is small so a trip with two people is difficult. The 2000 lacked in performance which was corrected with my 2012. It has a lot of power, rides good. The 2000 handled better than the 2012. They added power steering which takes away from the fun of curves. I love the ability to drop the top and ride topless
accountCircle Susan M
Sporty and fast roadster with good gas mileage.
My Miata is a really cool car! It looks good on the road, has great acceleration, and gas mileage is good. The only problem is my tall boyfriend has trouble getting into the front seat easily.
accountCircle Tammy C
The best moderately priced sports car.
It is a great summer car. You really should not drive it in the winter even if you have a hard top because you may not be cold, but due to the fact that it is rear wheel drive the skidding feature pops up at the slightest dusting of snow. Also performance declines if it rains hard.
accountCircle diane m
It's fun to drive! And I like the way it handles ,especially on curves!
Love my car. Love the way it looks. The only thing would be to make it easier to get in & out of.
accountCircle Suzanne G
This is a fun little car that is quite agile on the twisty roads and the track.
I don't like the Bose sound system. The display is always going out/not updating. Other than that I love the car.
accountCircle Normeta S
Great product and fuel efficient.
We bought these car we back 2012. It is now 8 years in service. Last summer during the month of may 2019 the air-conditioning of our car Mazda 5 is not functioning or not releasing cold air. But my husband who is a mechanic was able to fix it and our car up to today is still in good condition.
accountCircle Erin H
I love that it's a convertible and gets good gas mileage. It looks really good
I haven't had any problems with my car- overall it's really great
accountCircle susan s
This is such a fun'and fast'sports car and I definitely recommend it to put some zip in your driving life.
This is a really fun and reliable convertible to own. The main drawback is that tall drivers will have problems feeling comfortable.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Debbie D
It's not a truck, so little room to take items along.
It is a convertible and has an automatic retractable roof which takes about 30 sec and I don't have to do more than stay in the car and push a button, the car does everything itself. The trunk is large for the size on the vehicle, which is a plus since there is little room up front. The car handles very well especially corners. I have the option to drive it either manually (4 speed) or as an automatic. . The interior remains very comfortable (warm) with the top down, even cool days or evening. It's got a smart chip key, and doesn't require you to insert key into ignition to drive it. The fob just has to be in range, , like locked in the trunk. Built in safety allows you to flip a switch in the truck that prevent the trunk release latch from working when the top is down keeping your valuables safely locked in the trunk if you leave the top down. Nice Bose stereo but very little media or electronic amenities other than 1 USB plug in, and cruise control. It's a little hard to get in and out of because Its so low to the ground. Low profile tires completes the look.
accountCircle Beth B
It is a big minivan and has a lot of space.
It does not have a lot of miles. The front is falling apart but the inside is very comfortable and the wheels are very smooth. The reliability its extremely high and was the selling point of the car. The car has never failed which is good, it's old but still runs like I bought it yesterday.

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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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner Reviews

4.67
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5 stars 80%
4 stars 7%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Stacey G on March 19, 2021
Absolutely LOVE my used Miata! Great on gas mileage and fun to drive. The top is so easy to drop and raise, I can do it with one hand. If the rain sets in, I can close the top without having to pull off the road and get out of the car. No mechanical issues.
Fun, Fun, Fun to drive. If you have a tendency to be claustrophobic, this will not be the car for you. But, if you like to drive with the top down on a warm day, this is the right pick. It's a fun little sports car without the hefty price tag.
accountCircle Beth B on November 22, 2020
It is a big minivan and has a lot of space.
It does not have a lot of miles. The front is falling apart but the inside is very comfortable and the wheels are very smooth. The reliability its extremely high and was the selling point of the car. The car has never failed which is good, it's old but still runs like I bought it yesterday.
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Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Sports Cars.

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4.73
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4.67
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4.6

Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Sports Cars.

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2012 Ford Mustang
29 MPG
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29 MPG
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28 MPG

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