2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
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Pros
- Fun-to-drive character, excellent steering and handling, economical to run.
Cons
- Small trunk, drones on the freeway, tight cabin.
What’s new
A Mazdaspeed version of the Miata makes its debut for 2004. New 16-inch alloy wheels are available and Black Cherry Mica is a new exterior color choice.
Edmunds says
Still the standard when it comes to delivering top-down thrills without breaking the bank.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M) 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 $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$237/mo for MX-5 Miata Cloth
MX-5 Miata Cloth
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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4.63 out of 5 stars
TALL PEOPLE BEWARE!!!
wkiernan, 07/07/2012
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Look, I've had three Miatas.
My first, a '93 that I bought used, got rear-ended by a whisky-drinker in a pickup truck.
I rushed out and bought a nearly-identical second one.
When it passed 200,000 miles (going strong I might add) I started shopping for a third, which I bought today - now I own _two_ of these things.
My last twelve years of car buying expresses how very, very much I like … this car better than any rodomontade I might compose.
But.
I'm 5'11" tall, and this car fits me like a comfortable shoe.
What that means if you're 6'1" or taller, or a likely regular passenger is, I'm sorry but you really need to consider cars with a couple of inches more headroom.
4.38 out of 5 stars
I love it!
revdll, 06/06/2010
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Purchased the car used with 25,000 miles. It's my daily driver in the Florida sun. I love it! Handles sharply and precisely. Rough roads produce a rough ride. Not a surprise. Zero problems.
4.38 out of 5 stars
Miata Mama's Fun Toy!
Madam X, 10/21/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
I love my little Miata! It's cute,
cool and fun to drive! I especially
like how it takes turns/curves and at
an accelerated speed, too. BUT, I find
myself doing ticketable (is that a
word??) things just because I can!
Call it my mid-life fling, but this is
a car I'm happy to have met!
4.75 out of 5 stars
2004 Classic Red Miata
Jaxrolo, 05/14/2009
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Previously I had a 2000 Miata which was very nice. Got in a wreck so Had to buy this 2004. WOW this car is great!!! Very nice ride. great handling.
2004 MX-5 Miata Highlights
Cloth
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,098 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $237/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 5.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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