What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Mazda MX-5?

EPA figures for the 2006 Mazda MX-5 reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Mazda MX-5?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda MX-5. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2006 Mazda MX-5?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda MX-5, most often about: Structure, Air Bags, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mazda · 2006

2006 Mazda MX-5

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	22	27	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	21	28	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	20	28	23	386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 06V103000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BOLT ATTACHING THE HORN ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB MAY FAIL DURING A DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

36 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Structure 6 Air Bags 5 Seat Belts 4

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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.