2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

Name: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
Brand: Mazda
Price: 1091 USD
Rating: 4.9 (26 reviews)

Price Estimate: $1,091 - $1,701

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Pros

Huge fun factor, precise steering and handling, low base price, economical to operate.

Cons

Small trunk, drones on the freeway, tight cabin.

What’s new

New exterior colors -- Nordic Green and Razor Blue -- are the only changes on the Miata for 2005.

Edmunds says

Still the standard when it comes to delivering top-down thrills without breaking the bank.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$245/mo

$180/mo

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Only disappointment is price of replacement key

John, 07/26/2015

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

All things about this car are super, except the coded flip-key. Just make sure you never lose even one of the two flip keys supplied when the car was purchased new. All coded Miata replacement keys are expensive, but for some reason replacement keys for 2003-2005 Miatas are especially so. Dealers get as much as $600-$700 for a replacement key; even more if all keys are lost. One …

A great toy and dependable car!

2005 Mazda MX5 Miata, 03/10/2008

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

I'm 70 years old and have owned Jaguars, X19s and many small convertibles. I LOVE MY MIATA MX5! It hates snow and so do I, so it remains in its heated garage all winter but when its ready to go so am I. I feel safe and comfortable in it. I wish I were younger, I'd be in the new 2008 with the upgrade! I take it to the mountains a lot and appreciate the way it handles and takes the …

I Love My Miata

Tony, 05/28/2005

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Ever since the Miata first came out, I was in love with it! Now, after 10 years I finally got one and the thing most people would be surprised at is that I got rid of a 2001 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro Sport and the Miata is what I replaced it with! I have never had a car that is so much fun to drive! There are many cars that I considered to purchase; the Boxster, BMW Z4, and other more …

A joy to drive!

Rick, 02/18/2005

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Now two years old, this is the most fun car I've had in my life (I'm 65)! I can't take the smile off my face each time I'm in it. Plenty of power, terrific handling, and great, great after-market products. Miata clubs all over the country and the world which make it a joy everywhere you go. I don't know anyone whose had one and regretted it I know at least five people who have 2 or …

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2005 MX-5 Miata Highlights

Trim:

Cloth

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,098
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$245/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	5.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Only disappointment is price of replacement key

A great toy and dependable car!

I Love My Miata

A joy to drive!

2005 MX-5 Miata Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}