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- MY2006–2026
Mazda MX-5 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
21 model years · 2006–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda MX-5 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda MX-5 for 21 model years, 2006 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 23–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 29 MPG combined and costing $2,730–$2,770 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2023 MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, at 30 MPG.
Mazda MX-5 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2026 (ND) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 29 | $2,730–$2,770 |
| 2025 | 29 | $2,730–$2,770 |
| 2024 | 29 | $2,730–$2,770 |
| 2023 | 29–30 | $2,700–$2,770 |
| 2022 | 29–30 | $2,700–$2,770 |
| 2021 | 29–30 | $2,700–$2,770 |
| 2020 | 29–30 | $2,700–$2,770 |
| 2019 | 29–30 | $2,700–$2,770 |
| 2018 | 29 | $2,740–$2,770 |
| 2017 | 29 | $2,730–$2,770 |
| 2016 | 30 | $2,680–$2,710 |
| 2006-2015 (NC) Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 23–24 | $3,300–$3,470 |
| 2014 | 23–24 | $3,300–$3,470 |
| 2013 | 23–24 | $3,300–$3,470 |
| 2012 | 23–24 | $3,300–$3,470 |
| 2011 | 23–24 | $3,300–$3,470 |
| 2010 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,490 |
| 2009 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,490 |
| 2008 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,490 |
| 2007 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,490 |
| 2006 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,490 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mazda MX-5 generations
2 generations between 2006 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda MX-5's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda MX-5 run 23–30 MPG across model years 2006 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 29 MPG.
Which Mazda MX-5 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Mazda MX-5 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,730–$2,770 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,730.
Has the Mazda MX-5's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2006 to 29 MPG in 2026, 5 MPG more.
Which Mazda MX-5 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007, 2010, 2014, 2020, 2022, 2023. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.