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2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
9 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
EPA figures for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Wheels. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.