1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
Price Estimate:Â $4,843 - $7,573

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Special edition painted British Racing Green; 4,000 units produced. ABS is a new option.
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8 listings
- $15,995
- 61,727 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- Right Choice Automotive (874 mi away)
- Removable hardtop
- Replacement black co...
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Located in Phoenix, AZ
This 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata shows 62k miles following registration history in California and Arizona. Finished in Classic Red with a black convertible ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: JM1NA3519M1219979
Stock: 12528
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-22-2025 - $10,995
- 67,282 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- Right Choice Automotive (874 mi away)
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Located in Phoenix, AZ
Introducing the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Roadster in Classic Red with a sleek Black cloth interior. This beauty is powered by a 1.6L NA I4 DOHC 16V engin...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: JM1NA3510M0234036
Stock: 12521
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-09-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$137/mo  for MX-5 Miata Base
MX-5 Miata Base
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$141/mo
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
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After owning it for 20 years, still a great car!
4.75 out of 5 starswmshub, 01/27/2011
1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
In 1991, fresh out of college, I bought a Miata. I figured that I may be married with kids when I buy my next car, so this was my one chance to buy an impractical sportscar. I test drove a bunch, the Miata wasn't the fastest but it was easily the most fun to drive, so that was that.
It's been a great car! Not only has it been a lot of fun, with great handling and a peppy feel, but it's … been incredibly reliable. Other than regular maintenance, the only problem has been a replacement of the clutch cylinders. Now here I am, 20 years later, this is still the only car I've ever owned and it's running strong.
Best Car I've ever owned.
5 out of 5 starsmx5mama, 03/09/2002
1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
This is an extremely easy car to work on. I am a woman with no mechanical experience. I've done all my own repair work. It is a blast to drive, very reliable. Tons of accessories you can buy, and Miata clubs everywhere. It's kindof like a little cult.
Love of my Life :o))
4.75 out of 5 starsBecca, 07/07/2006
1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special 2dr Convertible
Hubby presented this little hummer to me 16 years ago and I have loved it ever since. I am always getting praise and nice comments from people everywhere I go. It costs $7 to fill it up and I can go almost forever...whoooee! I had to buy some Beach Boy CD's when I first got it because no rock 'n roll music was capable of expressing or understanding my feelings when I "gaaazoom" down the … highway with my hair blowing about wildly. It's a very dependable car and amazingly gutsy. With 26,800 miles on it, the most I have needed on it was oil changes, tire rotated, new tires, lubes, and antifreeze system cleanout. This is one of my greatest cars-too bad we have so many icy roads where we live.
A Dandy Special Edition
4.75 out of 5 starsCharles Moss, 10/25/2005
1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special 2dr Convertible
This car is fun to drive at any age; I am now seventy and still having a ball with it. It is better to own this car when you live in non-snowy climates. It is a lot of car for the buck.
1991 MX-5 Miata Highlights
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $137/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 3.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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