Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 City / 34 -36 HWY
Horsepower
155
Seats
2
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Reagan D
This is the most fun car ever.
It's the most fun car ever! I love the quick handling and maneuverability due to its small size. I feel in control and confident in my Miata. Of course, I'm sometimes sad I can't fit more in the small trunk. So it's definitely just a weekend car, not for long trips.
accountCircle Danielle C
Affordable modern sports car.
Mazda Miatas get great gas mileage and look sleek and refined for the affordable price. I have had no issues within the first year and am extremely satisfied with my purchase. It is a rather tiny car, so there are some safety concerns with it, just drive it safe and you'll be fine. If you are a person about 6 foot I wouldn't recommend this car as it can get very uncomfortable for taller people.
accountCircle Beverly M
Quick, responsive, fun and a blast to drive.
So much fun to drive. Quick acceleration, steering very sensitive, feels like I am one with the road. Driver’s seat very comfortable and supportive. Extremely reliable-have never had any mechanical problems. The trunk holds a lot more than you would expect. Wish backs of seats could be put back at more relaxing angle. Easy to put top up and down while sitting. I have been driving Miatas for 17 years and will continue until I cannot.
accountCircle Zoot b
Great drive, very up to date and technologically advanced.
Small and fast and a great drive. Love the soft top in almost all weathers. This is my third Miata and maybe I will get another one in the future.
accountCircle Carlos S
Extremely sporty looking. Very fun to drive. 6 speed manual.
The car is extremely reliable. Very highly cared for, always garage kept. The only issues are the window seals on both sides are torn and there is a noise coming from the suspension. It sounds like the emergency brake is jammed. I believe this is easy to fix, I just have not had the time to look at it.
accountCircle Zaire A
The best part of my vehicle is the convertible top feature to it.
My vehicle problems have been on comfort issues. The parts of the vehicle continue to fall off at different times which make it difficult to drive at times. The performance parts of it is not that difficult. The comfort part of it is good as well at the music features.
accountCircle Courtney H
Driving matters and this is the ultimate driving machine on the market for the price.
It is the best car I have ever owned. I like that it is a convertible and very sporty. I dislike that the paint chips easily though.
accountCircle Ron P
It is a special edition. Launch edition #233 out of 1000.
No problems. Love it. Not practical, although our kid is 27 so we do not need practically. Excellent gas mileage. Drive topless, or do not drive. Excellent dealer service, positive thing is the navigation system is not a subscription. Tires are run flat, so I can drive at least 100 miles on a flat tire.

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
155 HP 30 MPG 2 Seats
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155 HP 30 MPG 2 Seats
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Grand Touring
155 HP 30 MPG 2 Seats
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner Reviews

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4 stars 21%
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accountCircle Ashley A on May 6, 2021
2016 Mazda mx-5 review. Recommend if you are interested.
I love the miata, it is fun to drive. Feels like driving a go-cart, but more comfortable. It hugs the road and sounds cool too. The gas mileage is great. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is not tall. The one downside, is that there is not a lot of legroom if you are tall.
accountCircle Fransis N on March 23, 2021
Grand touring car of my life.
My vehicle model is Mazda mx-5. This is a awesome model. I love it. I used this model from 2016. This is so reliable and more comfortable than I expect. Performance is so high. Whenever I used this for grand touring, I feel cool and comfortable. This why I love this car.

Ranks #1 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has an average owner rating of 4.79 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #1 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #1 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Is The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata A Good Car?

Yes! It has a beautiful, sporty look and is so much fun to drive! Mine is a 5 speed, which gives me total control over it is power. Even with it is peppy engine, this car gets great gas mileage.... Read More
Susan A.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

So far this car has been completely reliable. The only problem I have come across is that it requires me to be very careful driving over speed bumps!
Susan A.

Is The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata A Good Value?

I bought my car at 18 months old and paid $20,000.00. It had 26,000 miles, and was still under the factory warranty. I feel that it has been an excellent value.
Susan A.

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