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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

MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE

THIS IS A FUN DRIVING LITTLE CAR FOR WEEKEND GETAWAYS AND ROADTRIPS TO SEE THE OUTDOORS IN FULL COLOR AND THE WIND BLOWONG IN YOUR HAIR

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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this is the car

excellent drive for non-snowy days. this is the best car with an elegant look in its class. if you are looking for a fun ride even long distance - this is the one.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great fun

Excellent car for anyone < 6 feet tall. Fun, reliable, economical and desireable. Always a market for this car. Young or old. Male or female.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun and reliable everyday driver's car.

I love this vehicle for its simplicity, lack of automation, styling, and reliability. Put that top down!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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More than the sum of its parts

Great little cars. I've had two and I'm looking for a third. One of the best values for the money. A roadster isn't for everyone, but for those that enjoy open top motoring there aren't many choices, and certainly none as pure and reliable as an early Miata.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable sports car

very dependable fun car! most reliable japanese sports car. handles in a small airplane! easy to park , good gas milage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Wish I had it back!

I had a 2003 I bough in 2010. Boy what a car! I traded it and bough and SUV. Really dumb decision. Been looking to buy another Miata now for next summer. Will use my SUV as a trade in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 Miata

Had one new back in 99 and loved it. Put over a hundred thousand miles on it.Should have kept it.Finally got another one and like the first also love it. Miatas are cars that you can have fun driving,great to look at, are dependable and price wise are affordable. They have what I always thought was enough power to really enjoy a great fun driving experiance.

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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Great wonderful little car

Love this car. Learned how to drive a manual on it and it was really easy. I can't wait until it gets warm and I can put the top down! I am small, so the size doesn't bother me a bit. The only complaint i have is the way it handles in the ice/snow. Even in the lightest snow or the smallest ice patch it is VERY VERY slippery! But that is to be expected with a rear wheel drive car, just be very cautious.

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

Had an MGB back in the day. This car blows it away. Will keep it as long as I can drive. If it gets in an accident, I'll replace it. Won't be miataless.

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