Model year guide

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata at a glance

Combined20–23 mpg
Typical price$4,059

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

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG & running costs

Combined20–23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,788

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?

Low
$2,000
Typical price
$4,059
High
$6,200

From 5 comparable 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,940
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,900
Total$20,840
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,059) with the same model 3 model-years older ($2,908), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims & engines on record

Trims
LS
Engines
1.8L 128 hp

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles on record

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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?

Comparable 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata listings run roughly $2,000–$6,200, typically around $4,059 (from 5 vehicles).

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