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- Arriving Soon$501/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern States Mazda (699 mi away)
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$501/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,001 Due at signing
$3,001 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,542 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 Raleigh, NC / 699 miles away from Jackson, MS
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0653769
Stock: 653769
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - $614/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
- Southern States Mazda (699 mi away)
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$614/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,114 Due at signing
$3,114 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,620 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 Raleigh, NC / 699 miles away from Jackson, MS
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 6-Speed Manual Deep Crystal Blue Mica RWD
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VIN: JM1NDAL70S0656369
Stock: M69974
Listed since: 06-13-2025 - Arriving Soon$522/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern States Mazda (699 mi away)
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$522/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,022 Due at signing
$3,022 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,296 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 Raleigh, NC / 699 miles away from Jackson, MS
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0653541
Stock: 653541
Listed since: 02-03-2025 - $509/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern Palms Mazda (714 mi away)(2)
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$509/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,009 Due at signing
$3,009 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,808 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 Royal Palm Beach, FL / 714 miles away from Jackson, MS
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Jet Black Mica RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V**USB PORTS.Must finance with MDFS to receive spec...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0651960
Stock: 0651960
Listed since: 02-14-2025 - $540/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of Palm Beach (715 mi away)(7)
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$540/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,040 Due at signing
$3,040 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,955 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 North Palm Beach, FL / 715 miles away from Jackson, MS
The Mazda store that gives you MORE!!, Value pricing made us #1, customer service keeps us there!!!, Family Owned and operated since 1975, Discover th...
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0654629
Stock: S0654629
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - $512/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda of Palm Beach (715 mi away)(7)
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$512/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,012 Due at signing
$3,012 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,949 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 North Palm Beach, FL / 715 miles away from Jackson, MS
The Mazda store that gives you MORE!!, Value pricing made us #1, customer service keeps us there!!!, Family Owned and operated since 1975, Discover th...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0656054
Stock: M250988
Listed since: 04-20-2025 - New Listing$535/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Coconut Creek Mazda (732 mi away)(1)
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$535/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,035 Due at signing
$3,035 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,745 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 Coconut Creek, FL / 732 miles away from Jackson, MS
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Aero Gray Metallic The Mazda store that gives you MORE!!, Value pricing made us #1, customer service keeps us t...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0654942
Stock: C251929
Listed since: 06-13-2025 - $531/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Gunther Mazda (738 mi away)
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$531/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,031 Due at signing
$3,031 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,631 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL / 738 miles away from Jackson, MS
Scores 35 Highway MPG and 26 City MPG! This Mazda MX-5 Miata RF delivers a Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Automatic transmission....
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0656669
Stock: M45153
Listed since: 05-30-2025 - Arriving Soon$512/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Gunther Mazda (738 mi away)
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$512/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,012 Due at signing
$3,012 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,917 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL / 738 miles away from Jackson, MS
Scores 34 Highway MPG and 26 City MPG! This Mazda MX-5 Miata RF delivers a Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Manual transmission. WE...
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0654294
Stock: M44548
Listed since: 02-27-2025 - New Listing$528/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Gunther Mazda (738 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 $21,499 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL / 738 miles away from Jackson, MS
Scores 35 Highway MPG and 26 City MPG! This Mazda MX-5 Miata RF delivers a Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Automatic transmission....
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0655395
Stock: M44953
Listed since: 06-10-2025 - New Listing$496/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Gunther Mazda (738 mi away)
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$496/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,996 Due at signing
$2,996 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,361 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL / 738 miles away from Jackson, MS
Boasts 34 Highway MPG and 26 City MPG! This Mazda MX-5 Miata RF boasts a Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Manual transmission. WHEE...
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655706
Stock: M44952
Listed since: 06-10-2025 - $502/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Gunther Mazda (738 mi away)
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$502/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,002 Due at signing
$3,002 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,586 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL / 738 miles away from Jackson, MS
Scores 34 Highway MPG and 26 City MPG! This Mazda MX-5 Miata RF delivers a Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Manual transmission. WH...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM74R0602310
Stock: M41111
Listed since: 04-15-2024 - Arriving Soon$512/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Gunther Mazda (738 mi away)
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$512/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,012 Due at signing
$3,012 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,917 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL / 738 miles away from Jackson, MS
Scores 34 Highway MPG and 26 City MPG! This Mazda MX-5 Miata RF delivers a Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Manual transmission. WE...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0654326
Stock: M44860
Listed since: 04-07-2025 - New Listing$535/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of North Miami (744 mi away)(1)
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$535/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,035 Due at signing
$3,035 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,751 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 Miami, FL / 744 miles away from Jackson, MS
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0654538
Stock: M654538
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - New Listing$533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of North Miami (744 mi away)(1)
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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 $21,674 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 Miami, FL / 744 miles away from Jackson, MS
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0655189
Stock: M655189
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - $607/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Ocean Mazda (745 mi away)
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$607/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,107 Due at signing
$3,107 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,355 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 Miami, FL / 745 miles away from Jackson, MS
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 6-Speed Manual RWDWHY OCEAN MAZDA Have CONFIDENCE: You are in good ha...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL70R0608848
Stock: 608848
Listed since: 12-19-2024 - $505/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Ocean Mazda West Kendall (748 mi away)
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$505/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,005 Due at signing
$3,005 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,692 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 Miami, FL / 748 miles away from Jackson, MS
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VRecent Arrival! 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0655147
Stock: 655147
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - Arriving Soon$506/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Ocean Mazda West Kendall (748 mi away)
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$506/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,006 Due at signing
$3,006 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,715 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 Miami, FL / 748 miles away from Jackson, MS
Machine Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0654339
Stock: 654339
Listed since: 06-19-2025 - Arriving Soon$501/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Ocean Mazda West Kendall (748 mi away)
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$501/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,001 Due at signing
$3,001 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,541 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 Miami, FL / 748 miles away from Jackson, MS
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VRecent Arrival! 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0651992
Stock: 651992
Listed since: 06-18-2025 - $504/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Brickell Mazda (753 mi away)
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$504/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,004 Due at signing
$3,004 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,639 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 Miami, FL / 753 miles away from Jackson, MS
Dealership Brickell Mazda. 26/34 City/Highway MPG2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Jet Black Mica 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 6-Speed Manual RWD...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM72R0605299
Stock: T605299
Listed since: 10-02-2024 - Arriving Soon$538/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Brickell Mazda (753 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 $21,868 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 Miami, FL / 753 miles away from Jackson, MS
Recent Arrival! Dealership Brickell Mazda. 26/35 City/Highway MPG2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DO...
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0656624
Stock: T656624
Listed since: 06-10-2025
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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 Jackson, MS?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Jackson, MS starts at about $496 and runs up to $614. 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 Jackson, MS?
- It costs between $496 and $614 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Jackson, MS. 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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