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2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata consumer reviews

$21,843–$24,623 MSRP range
side view of 2003 MX-5 Miata Mazda
(27 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.9
Explore the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Reliable, sporty, beautiful, economical and fun!

I had a 1990 Miata before. It was extremely reliable and fun to drive. This one does not disappoint. Thus far, it has been fun to drive and very economical.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun for the money

Reliable, thrifty, sporty and fun to drive. All four iterations of the Miata have the potential to become classic sports cars. Ample trunk roon for groceries or golf clubs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I own I love it I highly recomrn

Just bought 2003 Mazda Miata only 36,230 millage I’m so exited. I owned 1990 and 2004 i sold the 2004 in Florida I regret it so yesterday I found my dream car again 2003 Mazda Ls love it I will never get rid of it Fr :Tess McDaniel!!02/16/20 Omaha Ne

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the Classic Mazda Miata

I have owned a 2001 Special Edition Mazda Miata for 8 years & loved everything about it. Recently a deer hit wrecked my car & so I was again in thre market for a replacement As far ad I was concerned nothing else would do.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very rare car...

Perfect car for the Big Island. I know that being a Shinsen, it’s very rare. Tires good Handled very well Has a new convertible top, worked great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car I have ever owned

What a fun car! I am a big roadster fan and this fills the bill with the handling and styling that always draws big compliments where ever I take it. Not the fastest car on the road but the 50/50 weight distribution makes it one of the best handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car I have ever owned.

My wife and I have driven this car from San Diego, CA to Savannah, Georgia and back. We have driven from San Diego to Chicago by freeway and then drove Route 66 all the way to Santa Monica. We both agree that this the most comfortable car for a long road trip we have ever been in. The trunk is limited...do not bring formal wear.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Miata

I went from a Mazda2 to a Miata - so much more power - let's just say I don't have to turn off the AC to go uphills anymore. Everything is so much tighter, shifts smooth and effortlessly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Such a fun car to drive

Love my Miata. Have had no problems with it and it is such a joy to drive. Would highly recommend this car fpr someone who commutex over back roads.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful ride!

The low ride takes some getting used to, but it is so much fun to drive down country roads with the top down! Really great car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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