Mazda MX-5 MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Mazda MX-5 MPG for every model year from 2006 to 2026.
MX-5 MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 52 configurations of the MX-5. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
MX-5 MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every MX-5 configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When MX-5 Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used MX-5.
- 2016: The top combined rating rises to 30 MPG, up from 24 MPG the year before.
How the MX-5 Compares
The EPA rated 14 two-seaters for 2026. The best MX-5 version, at 29 MPG combined, ranks 1st of 14. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 29 MPG, with a median of 18. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda MX-5 | 29 MPG |
| 2 | BMW Z4 | 28 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota GR Supra | 27 MPG |
| 4 | Nissan Z | 22 MPG |
| 5 | Lotus Emira | 21 MPG |
What Does a MX-5 Cost to Fuel?
Pick a MX-5, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
MX-5 MPG Questions
Which MX-5 year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2019 to 2023 MX-5 holds the top EPA rating at 30 MPG combined (26 city, 35 highway). Among 2026 models, the MX-5 is rated at 29 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my MX-5 match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 52 ratings for the Mazda MX-5 from 2006 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov