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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata consumer reviews

$24,915–$26,395 MSRP range
side view of 2017 MX-5 Miata Mazda
(20 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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Fun car to drive

I find this car fun to drive. I belong to a Miata Club and we take rides into the rural areas of NJ where there are many winding roads and this car performs really well.The suspension is a little stiff but you have to expect that in a little sports car. The only complaint is that it could use a little more horsepower, it's about 150 but the newer cars are now 180

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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True Convertible sports car

Perfectly Balanced , handled is the best, drop top can be accessed with one hand, power is more than sufficient for highway and city streets.

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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The Most Fun You Can Have Under 30K

The ND Miata is an amazing car. It’s responsive, fuel efficient, and the handling is otherworldly. Seriously, my other car is a Porsche and the Miata’s handling still blows me away. They say the true test of how much you love a car is whether you look back at it when you leave it. I’ve had it about 1 month and look back every single time. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to realize that...yes, Miata Is Always The Answer.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great To Drive, Lacking Elsewhere

I owned a 2016 drop top, so this is better in many ways. Easy automated convertible, handles beautifully. Drawbacks: no glove box, horrible cup holder placement, no interior grab handles, sun visors fixed, storage BEHIND seats??, car leaks like a sieve. HVAC issues less than 2 years in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So so good to take too the road

Makes me and my wife driving long roads so much fun on smooth roads. Just zoom zoom from State to countryside's of big Texas. wow!

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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What a hot car! Head-turning red convertible stud

Sexy, sleek lines, the affordable Ferrari (Even same tone of red). Bose speakers throughout even in head rests of both seats, automatic convertible hard top is the coolest thing ever, super quick and smooth operation-under 30 seconds. The absolute best for navigating through traffic, she is so slender and petite that she can slide through any gridlock of traffic, amazing car!

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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My 3rd Miata, my 10th sports car

This car is beautiful, a hoot to drive, economical and if you buy used, a screaming bargain. The best bang for the buck for a sports 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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I've owned 5 Miatas. This one is the best yet.

Performance is great and really fun to drive. I had to sell it because of a business failure. The buyer of this car will be getting a showroom new car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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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Reminds me of my old MGB

In a class of it's own (along with it's Fiat twin). Nothing else like it out there. Great, fun, sport convertible. No one make convertibles anymore. It is even more fun than my old MGB. The handling is FAR superior and it is MUCH more dependable. I have not bought it yet, but i will. Not sure if i will buy used or new....2016 or newer. The older ones are more sluggish, softer handling, more Japanese.........as opposed to the new model that is more 'German' in terms of handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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245 miles; Too soon to rate.

Research on You-Tube, Magazines & companys such as Yours spurred Me to test fit & drive. Then I purchased this new 2017 Mazda MX-5; Zoom Zoom!

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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