Model year guide

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata — representative photo
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2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata at a glance

Combined22–23 mpg
Typical price$6,533

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

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG & running costs

Combined22–23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,683

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?

Low
$3,500
Typical price
$6,533
High
$12,977

From 10 comparable 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,415
Fuel only$18,415
Per mile$0.25

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.

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
1.8L 128 hp

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles on record

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2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

How much is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?

Comparable 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata listings run roughly $3,500–$12,977, typically around $6,533 (from 10 vehicles).

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