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- Arriving Soon$636/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- Passport Mazda (330 mi away)(2)
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$636/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,136 Due at signing
$3,136 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,413 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Suitland, MD / 330 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Red RWD 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 6-Speed ManualCome see our state-of-the-art facility at the most convenient location of...
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VIN: JM1NDAL79S0657651
Stock: 8609
Listed since: 06-04-2025 - Arriving Soon$622/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- Passport Mazda (330 mi away)(2)
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$622/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,122 Due at signing
$3,122 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,882 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Suitland, MD / 330 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Deepcrystalblue RWD 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 6-Speed ManualCome see our state-of-the-art facility at the most convenient...
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VIN: JM1NDAL73S0657709
Stock: 8611
Listed since: 06-05-2025 - $532/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda Catonsville (331 mi away)(7)
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$532/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,032 Due at signing
$3,032 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,643 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Baltimore, MD / 331 miles away from Columbus, OH
4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Auto High-...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0655282
Stock: 55655282
Listed since: 06-06-2025 - $520/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda Catonsville (331 mi away)(7)
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$520/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,020 Due at signing
$3,020 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,236 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Baltimore, MD / 331 miles away from Columbus, OH
4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Auto High-...
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0655322
Stock: 55655322
Listed since: 06-06-2025 - $529/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda Catonsville (331 mi away)(7)
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$529/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,029 Due at signing
$3,029 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,545 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Baltimore, MD / 331 miles away from Columbus, OH
Weather Package (All Weather Floor Mats), 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0652218
Stock: 55652218
Listed since: 06-17-2025 - $532/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda Catonsville (331 mi away)(7)
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$532/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,032 Due at signing
$3,032 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,643 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Baltimore, MD / 331 miles away from Columbus, OH
4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Auto High-...
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0654125
Stock: 55654125
Listed since: 06-17-2025 - $526/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Keffer Mazda (335 mi away)(3)
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$526/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,026 Due at signing
$3,026 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,426 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 335 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Jet Black Mica 6-Speed Manual 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0656028
Stock: M1924
Listed since: 06-11-2025 - $532/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Keffer Mazda (335 mi away)(3)
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$532/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,032 Due at signing
$3,032 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,664 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 335 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Soul Red Crystal Metallic 6-Speed Manual 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0654755
Stock: M1803
Listed since: 03-07-2025 - $556/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Keffer Mazda (335 mi away)(3)
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$556/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,056 Due at signing
$3,056 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,524 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 335 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Jet Black Mica 6-Speed Automatic 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0655038
Stock: M1925
Listed since: 06-11-2025 - New Listing$533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Keffer Mazda (335 mi away)(3)
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$533/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,033 Due at signing
$3,033 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,671 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 335 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Deep Crystal Blue Mica 6-Speed Manual 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0656402
Stock: M1619X
Listed since: 06-17-2025 - $532/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda Towson (337 mi away)(11)
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$532/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,032 Due at signing
$3,032 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,643 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Lutherville, MD / 337 miles away from Columbus, OH
4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Auto High-...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0655622
Stock: Z5655622
Listed since: 06-09-2025 - $536/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda Towson (337 mi away)(11)
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$536/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,036 Due at signing
$3,036 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,786 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Lutherville, MD / 337 miles away from Columbus, OH
4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Aero Gray & Tan Nappa Leather Charge, Air Conditioning, All Weather Floor Mats, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio...
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0652200
Stock: Z5652200
Listed since: 06-16-2025 - Arriving Soon$538/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda of Gastonia (340 mi away)
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$538/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,038 Due at signing
$3,038 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,853 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Gastonia, NC / 340 miles away from Columbus, OH
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0654179
Stock: 251264
Listed since: 02-24-2025 - $538/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rich Morton Mazda (342 mi away)(1)
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$538/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,038 Due at signing
$3,038 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,858 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Pasadena, MD / 342 miles away from Columbus, OH
Jet Black Mica 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/35 City/Highway MPGAll of our vehicles are...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73R0610012
Stock: 610012
Listed since: 12-31-2024 - $558/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Moyer Mazda (343 mi away)
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$558/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,058 Due at signing
$3,058 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,595 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Lebanon, PA / 343 miles away from Columbus, OH
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM77R0607291
Stock: 6N240464 - $558/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Moyer Mazda (343 mi away)
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$558/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,058 Due at signing
$3,058 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,578 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Lebanon, PA / 343 miles away from Columbus, OH
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XR0609374
Stock: 6N240465 - $528/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis (348 mi away)
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$528/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,028 Due at signing
$3,028 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,503 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Annapolis, MD / 348 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0655927
Stock: Z655927
Listed since: 06-17-2025 - Arriving Soon$513/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis (348 mi away)
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$513/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,013 Due at signing
$3,013 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,951 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Annapolis, MD / 348 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0656791
Stock: Z656791
Listed since: 06-14-2025 - New Listing$515/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis (348 mi away)
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$515/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,015 Due at signing
$3,015 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,029 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Annapolis, MD / 348 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0656251
Stock: Z656251
Listed since: 06-09-2025 - Arriving Soon$532/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis (348 mi away)
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$532/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,032 Due at signing
$3,032 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,653 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Annapolis, MD / 348 miles away from Columbus, OH
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0656795
Stock: Z656795
Listed since: 06-14-2025 - $539/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Heritage Mazda of Bel Air (349 mi away)(15)
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$539/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,039 Due at signing
$3,039 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,919 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through June 30, 2025.
Located in Bel Air, MD / 349 miles away from Columbus, OH
Weather Package (All Weather Floor Mats), 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0656075
Stock: F5656075
Listed since: 06-09-2025
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Consumer Reviews for the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
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Drive It Like You Stole It
scmtbdoon, 01/16/2020
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I own a 2019 MX-5 RF. I never considered a soft top to be practical enough for my daily driver. The MX-5 isn’t really that practical (like a Mazda3 hatch), but it is practical enough - it is weather tight and holds my gear. The new 181 hp engine with 7500 rpm redline also provides broader horsepower and torque bands – and a wailing good time!
There is a reason that Porsche sells … Boxters and Caymans. They have shown there is a market for a soft and hard top version of basically the same car. Porsche has also shown there is a market for both automatic and manual transmissions in sports cars. It increases the overall sales volume and amortizes the cost of development over more units. This makes a 2 seat vehicle (that appeals to a small fraction of buyers) a more commercially viable proposition.
Mazda is trying to do the same thing, at less than half the price. And unlike the more insulated / isolated Boxter and Cayman the MX-5 can be wrung-out at less than lethal speeds.
My 2019 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring Retractable Fastback has a 6 speed automatic. It stays in automatic when traffic is stop and go. But 99% of the time I drive it in the manual shift gate for more control on curves and grades. I prefer slap-shifting the stick, but the paddles are just as fast. Stomp the gas pedal and it instantly kicks down 2 gears to pass. You can bounce it off the 7500 rpm rev-limiter and it will not shift up. It will shift down automatically – but only as the car rolls to a stop. Every up-shift is a speed shift because you never take your foot off the gas. No power pause between gears.
It looks great with the top up or down. So much control and feedback to all your senses. Bashing about on mountain 2 lane it makes you feel like you are going fast even at 45 mph.
With the top down, you hear the engine, smell the forest, feel the air rush over the car body, feel the road condition through the steering wheel, the suspension and the brakes. All responses are instantaneous, precise and linear – whether turning the steering wheel, pressing the gas pedal, down shifting or applying the brakes.
The steering is very precise, with immediate turn-in. You can place the car exactly where you want it with no steering correction. Good torque as low as 2500 rpm with great torque from about 3500 to 7000 rpm. And it sounds strong and smooth all the way to redline.
In the RF, with the top down and windows up with temperatures in the low 40s you’ll be nice and warm without a jacket or sweater.
EPA says the automatic is more gas-frugal than the manual. Professional reviewers report that 0-60 mph is only about 0.2 seconds slower than the manual – around 6.0 to 6.5 seconds depending on how much you are abusing the engine and transmission.
Head into a posted 30 mph bend at 45, down shift into 2nd gear and start applying gas as you reach the apex. No brakes, just exhaust note as the auto-box does a rev matching down shift, then momentum into apex and 3 seconds of 2nd gear acceleration before entering the next bend.
You’ll be grinning, with no hooligan stunts required – just fast (almost legal) snaking through the S-bends. You’re going 30-60 mph but it feels faster and way-more-fun than a heavier more powerful car.
At 70 mph in 6th gear with the top up the engine and tire noise are not intrusive. You can have a conversation in fairly normal tones. The head rest speakers and speed sensitive volume adjustment work quite well to deliver good sound.
As a daily driver, your size matters. At 5’-10” / 165 lbs. I am 3 notches from maximum seat travel and find the seats very comfortable and supportive – no sliding around, even without huge side bolsters. I have plenty of room for my U.S. size 9.5 feet and my knees don't touch the steering wheel, center console or door. However, at 6’-2” or 200+ lbs. you might have issues. Cockpit storage is small and not very convenient. The (extra cost) Mazda cargo net is about $40 on the web and a Rubber Maid bin from the hardware store is around $20. Both will add flexibility when finding a home for your stuff – and when quickly emptying the trunk so you can go to the supermarket for 3 bags of groceries.
The new telescoping steering wheel will help you find a good seat position. The 4.5 cubic ft. trunk is small, but deep and well-shaped. However, the opening is fairly small. Definitely take your “gear” to the dealership and give the trunk and the cockpit cubbies a fit-test when you go for a test drive.
There is no jack and no spare tire – just a compressor that runs off the car battery and injects magic goo into the tire. If you use the compressor and goo I believe you may be buying at least one new tire, and possibly a set of 4 (if the surviving 3 are visibly worn). This wake-up call from my long-time Michelin tire store. So keep your mobile phone charged and use the free 3 year Mazda roadside assistance to have the car hauled to the tire store so the flat can be patched!
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How much does it cost to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Columbus, OH?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Columbus, OH starts at about $512 and runs up to $636. Keep in mind that these are estimates and the prices can vary based on a number of factors such as trim level, options, down payment, and length of the lease.
How much does it cost to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Columbus, OH?
- It costs between $512 and $636 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Columbus, OH. Note that these are estimates, and the pricing can change based on the vehicle's trim level, installed options, and aspects of the lease such as the down payment, money factor and the lease term.
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