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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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Driving as it should be

This is my 7th roadster and, at my age, probably my last. No worry, though, since this is by far the best one. Like a beautiful woman, the body is what first attracted me, but when I discovered that its beauty was more than skin deep, I fell in love. It's like a glove - you slip into it and it becomes a part of you - and you become a part of it. You experience every twist and turn in the road intimately, and you personally climb every hill and zoom down into every valley. You start shunning the interstates in favor of the back roads so you can feel the wind in your hair and smell those subtle smells that evoke long lost memories. This is what driving used to be when I was a kid long ago - this is what driving should be for everyone today.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A lot of hype but still good

The Miata has a lot of body roll, its slow, its very cramped inside and next to a suv, it looks like a toy but it is a fun car hands down! When driving the car hard it is very predictable and never fails to put a smile on your face then when just cruising Its a smooth ride even over bumpy roads and when the top is down, life just seems that much better! I traded my Honda S2000 for the Miata in hopes to replace it which is kind of a disappointment but i guess for the price point this is as close as its gonna get.

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

We bought our Miata a few days ago and we love it. It's small, quick, responsive and it looks so nice. The seats are very comfortable which is important. The navigation system is great. We would highly recommend a Miata.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The thrill is back

Finally, after years of drab, under-powered and copycat looks the 2016 Miata has arrived and it has put the fun back in driving! Responsive, quick handling and so far averaging 28 MPG in the city! This is a great package!

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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