2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
Price Estimate:Â $721 - $1,127





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Fun-to-drive character, excellent steering and handling, economical to run.
Cons
- Small trunk, drones on the freeway, tight cabin.
What’s new
A Mazdaspeed version of the Miata makes its debut for 2004. New 16-inch alloy wheels are available and Black Cherry Mica is a new exterior color choice.
Edmunds says
Still the standard when it comes to delivering top-down thrills without breaking the bank.
For sale nearby
15 listings
- $12,500
- 56,030 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- Basney BMW (147 mi away)
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Located in South Bend, IN
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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: JM1NB353840401550
Stock: 10034B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-19-2025 - 34,762 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Luxury Imports Auto Sales (234 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Soft Top
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Located in Rolling Meadows, IL
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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:
23 Combined MPG (20 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JM1NB353140409425
Stock: 409425
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-20-2023
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M) 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 $4.21 per gallon for premium unleaded in Michigan.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Michigan
$232/mo  for MX-5 Miata Cloth
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$164/mo
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
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TALL PEOPLE BEWARE!!!
4.63 out of 5 starswkiernan, 07/07/2012
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Look, I've had three Miatas.
My first, a '93 that I bought used, got rear-ended by a whisky-drinker in a pickup truck.
I rushed out and bought a nearly-identical second one.
When it passed 200,000 miles (going strong I might add) I started shopping for a third, which I bought today - now I own _two_ of these things.
My last twelve years of car buying expresses how very, very much I like … this car better than any rodomontade I might compose.
But.
I'm 5'11" tall, and this car fits me like a comfortable shoe.
What that means if you're 6'1" or taller, or a likely regular passenger is, I'm sorry but you really need to consider cars with a couple of inches more headroom.
I love it!
4.38 out of 5 starsrevdll, 06/06/2010
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Purchased the car used with 25,000 miles. It's my daily driver in the Florida sun. I love it! Handles sharply and precisely. Rough roads produce a rough ride. Not a surprise. Zero problems.
Miata Mama's Fun Toy!
4.38 out of 5 starsMadam X, 10/21/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
I love my little Miata! It's cute,
cool and fun to drive! I especially
like how it takes turns/curves and at
an accelerated speed, too. BUT, I find
myself doing ticketable (is that a
word??) things just because I can!
Call it my mid-life fling, but this is
a car I'm happy to have met!
2004 Classic Red Miata
4.75 out of 5 starsJaxrolo, 05/14/2009
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Previously I had a 2000 Miata which was very nice. Got in a wreck so Had to buy this 2004. WOW this car is great!!! Very nice ride. great handling.
2004 MX-5 Miata Highlights
Cloth
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,098 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $232/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 5.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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