DecodedCarsMazda MX-5 Miata
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 23–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (1)
The 2005 MX-5 Miata in brief
The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (1.8L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 156 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 89-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,350 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), 26% better than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (1), electrical system (1), unknown or other (1).
2005 MX-5 Miata pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 26% better than the average 2005 two seaters (18.3 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 155.9 in | 2,350 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
Alternatives to the 2005 MX-5 Miata
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Insight | 52 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Toyota MR2 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →