Model year guide

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata at a glance

Combined22–23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG & running costs

Combined22–23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,975

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,875
Fuel only$14,875
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
120 hp

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles on record

Other Mazda MX-5 Miata model years

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?

The 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.