2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

Name: 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
Brand: Mazda

Price Range: $25,998 - $31,998

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In a world of ever more complex performance cars, the refreshingly pure and elemental 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata is proof that you don't need go-faster tech to have a great time. It isn't perfect and presents a number of glaring compromises when it comes to day-to-day usability, but that's not why you buy a Miata. In the pantheon of sports cars, the Miata delivers the thrills and joys every keen driver is looking for, and that's what makes it so beloved.

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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

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What's new

There are no significant changes for 2023
Part of the fourth MX-5 Miata generation introduced for 2016

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) 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 $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Minnesota.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Minnesota

$161/mo

$156/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#9 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata from 2008-2022.}

$349/yr

vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.81x/yr

vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.4%

vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.7

34 reviews

5(76%)

4(21%)

3(0%)

2(0%)

1(3%)

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Most fun of any car ive ever been in.

Mark hoyle, 05/18/2021

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Ive had a 2000 vette, two mini coopers (which I loved), multiple Chevy ford Lexus Nissan Mitsubishi land rover Honda Toyota cars and trucks (I'm old!) and this is the most fun of any car ive ever had. Its my daily driver. The handling is phenomenal. Its sweet spot is 90-100mph but even at slower speeds its a blast. The cornering is fantastic. Its like driving a comfortable go cart daily! …

Deja Vu Many Years Later

Should have done this sooner!, 03/12/2023

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

I just purchased a 2022 Grand Touring 6 speed manual in Soul Red. Many years ago, I went to buy a fully loaded Protege. they didn't have what I wanted and the salesman asked me if I wanted to have fun? I said yes and we took out a Miata. (1st gen.) Most fun I ever had buying a car until now. I went there looking at something totally different and ended up buying in right off the …

an enjoyable ride

Chris N., 02/17/2019

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

This is the first car that I look forward to driving every day. The small size makes it very agile and the car feels like an extension of the driver, and it's easy to ignore the compromises made. With the top down, visibility is great and the wind creates of a feeling of speed, even when driving moderately fast. With the top up the car feels cozy, but rear and side visibility are …

2006 MX-5 updated to 2020

Charles, 10/21/2020

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

What an update! Hated to trade my 2006 after 14 years but glad I did. My new 2020 GT is fantastic. Love all the tech , the increased HP, the exhaust SOUND, the ride, the look, and the drive. One feature that I was not aware of is the picture of the latest speed limit sign displayed on instrument panel. Can’t believe the MPG of 37+ combined with jackrabbit starts (0 to 60 5 seconds) and …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata since its last redesign.

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2023 MX-5 Miata Highlights

Trim:

Sport

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,050
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	29 MPG
Cost to Drive	$161/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	4.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the MX-5 Miata models:

Blind-Spot Warning: Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Alerts you of cars approaching from either side of the Miata's rear bumper when you're in reverse.
Lane Departure Warning System: Warns you when you unintentionally drift out of your lane without activating a turn signal.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) 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 $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Minnesota.}

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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) 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 $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Minnesota.

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Most fun of any car ive ever been in.

Deja Vu Many Years Later

an enjoyable ride

2006 MX-5 updated to 2020

2023 MX-5 Miata Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) 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 $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Minnesota.}