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2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 MPG & Fuel Cost

10 model years · 23–24 MPG combined

24 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
27 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD
$3,300

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2016-2026

2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 at a glance

The 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 covers 10 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 23–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,300 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD (24 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015; 2007, 2010 and 2014 repeat the values of the year before.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 by model year

2006-2015 Mazda MX-5: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2015 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,300–$3,470 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,300–$3,470 Same EPA ratings as 2013
2013 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,300–$3,470 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,300–$3,470 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,300–$3,470 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,350–$3,490 Same EPA ratings as 2009
2009 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,350–$3,490 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,350–$3,490 Ratings changed
2007 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,350–$3,490 Same EPA ratings as 2006
2006 Gas 23–24 MPG $3,350–$3,490 First year

What the 2015 MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$275

$3,300 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.50

Per 100 miles

$22.00

Five years

$16,500

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the two-seater median

$720less a year

Class median $4,020 a year, MY2015

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Mazda MX-5 MPG

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,300.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,300–$3,470

Gas configurations (3)

2015 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 27 24 $3,300
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 24 $3,400
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 23 $3,470

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Mazda MX-5 MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2013

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Mazda MX-5 as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013

2013 Mazda MX-5 MPG

23–24 MPG · $3,300–$3,470/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,300.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,300–$3,470

Gas configurations (3)

2013 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 27 24 $3,300
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 24 $3,400
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 23 $3,470

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 Mazda MX-5 MPG

23–24 MPG · $3,300–$3,470/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,300.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,300–$3,470

Gas configurations (3)

2012 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 27 24 $3,300
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 24 $3,400
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 23 $3,470

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Mazda MX-5 MPG

23–24 MPG · $3,300–$3,470/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,300, $50 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,300–$3,470

Gas configurations (3)

2011 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 27 24 $3,300
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 24 $3,400
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 27 23 $3,470

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Mazda MX-5 MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2009

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009

2009 Mazda MX-5 MPG

23–24 MPG · $3,350–$3,490/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,350.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,350–$3,490

Gas configurations (3)

2009 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 28 24 $3,350
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 28 24 $3,350
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 28 23 $3,490

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Mazda MX-5 MPG

23–24 MPG · $3,350–$3,490/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,350.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,350–$3,490

Gas configurations (3)

2008 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 27 24 $3,350
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 28 24 $3,350
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 20 27 23 $3,490

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Mazda MX-5 MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2006

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Mazda MX-5 as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006

2006 Mazda MX-5 MPG

23–24 MPG · $3,350–$3,490/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–24 MPG
Per year
$3,350–$3,490

Gas configurations (3)

2006 Mazda MX-5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 22 27 24 $3,350
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 21 28 24 $3,350
MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD: $3,940 in California and $2,860 in Texas, a $1,080 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2015 two-seater models.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 vf (R231)

2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

23 MPG · $3,570/yr
2015 Jaguar F-type coupé (X152)

2015 Jaguar F-Type

23 MPG · $3,540/yr
2015 Porsche Boxster S 24V 3.4

2015 Porsche Boxster

25 MPG · $3,180/yr
2015 Porsche Cayman GT4

2015 Porsche Cayman

25 MPG · $3,180/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 get?

EPA rates the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 at 23–24 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 24 MPG (22 city, 27 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5?

Every model year of the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 tops out at 24 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. In 2007, 2010 and 2014 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mazda MX-5 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,300 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,300–$3,470 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Mazda MX-5 100 miles?

About $22.00 per 100 miles for the MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.00 and $23.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2015 Mazda MX-5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD is rated 22 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2015 Mazda MX-5 compare with other two-seater configurations?

The MX-5 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,300 a year to fuel, $720 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 7 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 92 rated two-seater configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2015 Mazda MX-5 different from the 2014 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,300. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2015 against 3 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Mazda MX-5 for that year.