Used 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Consumer Reviews
Used MX-5 Miata RF for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 MX-5 Miata RF, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata RF since its last redesign.
Snazzy car!
G.Y., 06/25/2021
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got the Machine Grey GT RF and it's such a beautiful car! very zippy and handles well. interior is very nice (I got the white leather interior) It's small, but awesome! love the ability to drop the roof or close it and feel like a coupe.
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Fun ride
BRD, 07/23/2021
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2019 RF GTS new in 2020. With Bilstein dampers and front tower brace included and added Apple CarPlay, it’s virtually the same as the 2020 and 2021 models. This is an outstanding second car. It is impractical as a hauler as there is no storage space. Interior storage space is non existent and the trunk is tiny. But that’s not why you buy a Miata. The driving experience is truly excellent and is the most fun I’ve ever had driving. The manual transmission is excellent, curvy roads are awesome and the power is just right. There are endless aftermarket upgrades. You’ll look for excuses to take this thing on the road. It’s been our escape hatch during the pandemic. We put the top down on cold days with the heated seats on. Tons of fun, economical and reliable. What more do you need?
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GT is Meaningful Now
George N, 01/23/2020
updated 03/15/2024
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We traded our 2013 Miata on this 2019 Miata RF 5 years ago. It has not needed any repair of anything. We have only done routine maintenance. This car is a blast to hustle mountain roads (or freeway interchanges) and is comfortable enough to take a several hundred mile trip. The trunk holds a surprising amount of luggage. The closed retractable roof offers a weatherproof and reasonably quiet ride. You can hold a conversation but still not a quiet conversation. By the numbers, the increase in power seems slight, but in driving it is obvious. Accelerate in city traffic? Just squeeze the throttle. The 6 speeds are beautifully spaced. All the current technology is here from Apple Car Play to blind spot warning (helpful in a car low to the ground). To be sure, it’s still a low-slung sports car that requires some agility to get in and out. This car has all of the Miata charm plus a few new comforts. If you fit, you’re in for a fun, trouble-free experience.
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Driving satisfaction
Rick Kelly, 06/08/2023
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When looking for a sporty affordable second vehicle I narrowed my search to the Mazda MX-5 RF and Subaru BRZ. Initially the main reason going for the MX-5 was to have the open air experience. After 7-months of ownership you just cannot be in a bad mood when driving this vehicle. The engine is so smooth all the way to the 7500 rpm redline and the manual transmission is great. You are very connected to this car. I love all the premium features of the GT model (auto wipers, high beams, dimming mirrors, blind spot, cross traffic etc..). I prefer the security of the RF and to me the interior noise isn’t bad for such a small car (especially now that I disconnected the induction sound tube). The interior is a comfortable place (I’m 5’10” 240 lbs). The MX-5’s reliability ratings are above average (where the BRZ/GR 86 twins have had some RTV issues/controversy). As for criticisms I wish the driver seat had at least manual lumbar adjustability, the tech is slow and glitchy. I have only been able to use Apple Maps because Waze and Google maps are several seconds behind the actual vehicle positioning or just crash. It would also be nice if the smaller frameless auto rear dimming mirror was offered as the current one does hinder outward visibility due to its size. I’ve added an aftermarket exhaust which for me gives the car the extra sound it needs. So is MX-5 always the answer……for me YES!
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Perfect Sports Car for a Discerning Buyer
California Beachy, 08/22/2021
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
So happy with my purchase - comfortable, sexy, and satisfying drive - just what everybody needs!
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Head turner!
Jim Pitz, 07/09/2021
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A breath of fresh air, sleek styling with curves in all the right places. Brings a smile to one's face with the top down on a serpentine back country road. Thanks to Edmunds recommendations this car made my year.
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My woderful Mazda Mx5
Sandy, 02/19/2019
updated 08/24/2020
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
You should like sports cars .You should look until you find the one you like. I love my Mazda Mx5. I love the color. Blue and I love the heated seats and the heater is great. I love that you just push a switch and the top goes down. it is still warm with the top down and you can talk because the isn't a lot of wind noise. It is really fun to drive. and I find myself thinking of reasons to go driving
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Sporty Fun
Shocked that i'm a Miata fan, 09/18/2019
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Smooth shifting high revving fun. Mazda knows what they do right with the Miata and this version nails it. The car doesn't try to be anything other than a fun driving car
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Most fun for the money
Sgt. Slow, 09/04/2023
updated 09/06/2024
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A power seat would be nice, if only to move forward and back - it’s much easier to get in and out of the car when the seat is all the way back. A power function with a memory feature would be much appreciated. To lower the top, you push up on the switch. To make the top go up, you push the switch down (Japanese cultural oddity?). Mostly highway miles, 38 mpg overall. At 70 mph, 40 mpg. Will come in very handy when gas prices go crazy next year.
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Such a fun car!
Dunebuggy, 07/01/2021
updated 07/03/2023
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have a 21' RF Touring 6mt. The soul red paint is gorgeous! Only owned it about a month. The shifter and clutch feel is amazing. Steering feel is very good.The Bose audio sounds great. The infotainment system overall is....good. Ride is impressive for a small car. It's not a quiet car though. Storage space inside is lacking .Cons are few. I think the blind spot monitoring stays on longer than it should.The infotainment is a little slow to fire up sometimes. I'm going to buy an extra cup holder. I'd rather use both pass side ones for stuff as I commute to work solo. You cant use the drivers side one. Overall it's a fantastic middle finger to practical cars but should be reliable!
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