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Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2000–2005
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda MX-5 Miata for 6 model years, 2000 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 4 configurations rated 20–23 MPG combined and costing $3,490–$4,020 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2000 MX-5 Miata 1.8L 4-cyl RWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1990.
Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2005 (NB) Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2004 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2003 | 22–23 | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2002 | 22–23 | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2001 | 22–23 | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2000 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
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 Miata generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG history, 1990–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22–24 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1996 | 22–23 |
| 1995 | 22–23 |
| 1994 | 21–22 |
| 1993 | 23–24 |
| 1992 | 23–24 |
| 1991 | 23–24 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 23–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda MX-5 Miata's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda MX-5 Miata run 20–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 20–23 MPG.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata MX-5 Miata 1.8L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Mazda MX-5 Miata cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,490–$4,020 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,490.
Has the Mazda MX-5 Miata's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2005, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2003, 2005. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.