Mazda · 2006–2026 · Gas
Mazda MX-5 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 21 model years of the Mazda MX-5, from 2006 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2023, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 21% more efficient than the best 2006 model (29 vs. 24 MPG). The 2026 model is 57% more efficient than the median two-seater that year (29 vs. 18.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- MX-5, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every MX-5 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 34 | 18.5 | — | 2 | $2,043 |
| 2025 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 34 | 18.5 | — | 2 | $2,043 |
| 2024 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 34 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,043 |
| 2023 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 29 |
26 / 35 | 18 | — | 2 | $1,975 |
| 2022 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 29 |
26 / 35 | 18 | — | 2 | $1,975 |
| 2021 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 29 |
26 / 35 | 18 | — | 2 | $1,975 |
| 2020 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 29 |
26 / 35 | 18 | — | 2 | $1,975 |
| 2019 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 29 |
26 / 35 | 18 | — | 2 | $1,975 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 33 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,043 |
| 2017 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 33 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,043 |
| 2016 | Gas | 30 MPG | 27 / 34 | 18 | — | 2 | $1,975 |
| 2015 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2014 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 18 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2012 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 18.5 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 17 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 28 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 28 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2007 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 27 | 18.5 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda MX-5 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2016 Mazda MX-5, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $1,975 a year.
Which Mazda MX-5 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $2,469 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda MX-5?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 is rated up to 29 MPG combined.