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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata consumer reviews

$24,915–$26,395 MSRP range
side view of 2016 MX-5 Miata Mazda
(64 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.9
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I love it!

We have owned the car for a month and have put on 3,000 miles. Its a lot of fun to drive but the passenger side is really lacking in leg room and the center console controls are difficult to get to. Its a real head turner!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Super Fun to Drive

Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. The only thing I would change is put the glove box and CD player in a better reachable spot. They are located between the seats and behind the driver so you can’t reach them from the drivers seat.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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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I would recommend this car to anybody

I was reaar-end3ed in a hit and run - totaled the car. However, the car saved my life, turned off the engine and dialed 911 before I was even able to know if I was hurt. Very impressive for such a small car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love new Miata

Great little toy to enjoy with top down! Fun to drive, limited space, but it's a 2 seater so not for everyone, but we love it!

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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Can't beat this convertible

Put the top down in this car and it's an experience like no other. It's a quick l little car with lots of aftermarket options if that something you're into. It is just a down right fun car to drive.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Quick enough

The Miata obviously isn’t “fast”. It is quick and really fun going around the corners, but won’t win a drag race by any means. Super fun as a daily, and gets great gas mileage. I have had the car for 2 days now, so I have been driving very heavy footed. Considering that, I’m still averaging 32 mpg with in town and hard fast driving. (First 150 miles).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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The MX-5 Grand Touring is a fun car to drive

This car appealed to me. I liked the color, the features (heated seats, bluetooth, cruise control, touch screen with navigation and a very good sound system). The car has a rear camera and blind spot warning lights in the mirror. It also has leather seats and although the soft top convertible is not what I would prefer I might get used to it. The 6-gear manual transmission was exactly what I was looking for and the car was so much fun to handle. It put a smile on my face. If, like me, you are looking at a power top you should know it's been redesigned in the ND series MX-5. I personally think Mazda has ruined it and I am now looking for an NC MX-5 which has the first generation power-retractable hard top which stows away completely and gives you the full convertible experience. Mazda, bring back the original retractable roof experience.

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

Fun car to drive with the top down. Love the six speed manual transmission. Get lots of comments about the car, especially the soul red color.

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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Almost as great as the 97

I owned a 97 Miata and I loved that thing to death. I knew if I was going to buy a new car it would have to be a miata also. The 2016 has significantly less room in the interior. I'm 5'3" so I fit perfectly. I have a 6'5" friend who rides shot gun and he fit better in the old one, not so much in this one. The sound system is amazing. It drives like a miata should and has quite the get up and go.

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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My dream car

I've have always loved this car and got an opportunity to buy it at Jim Ellis Mazda - Marietta for an excellent price. I'm enjoying it so much and so happy I purchased it! If you're thinking about buying a dream car, do it. If its a Miata, do it now, you won't regret it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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