Used 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 MX-5 Miata, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata since its last redesign.
Zoooom Zooooom
2008RedMiata, 09/03/2008
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Owned a 1990 Miata that I drove for yrs without any troubles. Decided to upgrade. Glad I did. Much more room than the original design. I just drove it 2000 miles in 5 days getting an avg of 33 mpg (28 mpg in the city). Comfort was better than anticipated for two people plus gear. This is not a "grocery getter". It is a fun car to drive to the drive in or in the mountains for a weekend get away. Zoooom Zooooom!!
Excellent, but a few gripes
BobB, 04/03/2008
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
No dispute about this being the best handling, most refined & practical under-25k roadster. Mine's a GT, supposedly top-of-the line niceties... not. No fuel/trip computer. The ECU knows how much fuel it's burning. Let me know! No MP3 support in the CD changers (without a $500 upgrade just for MP3 support) Crazy cheap. No external media input, despite looking like it on the stereo faceplate --> devious. Intermittent wipers not adjustable rate, as if there were only 3 settings of rain. On/off seat heaters are off or hot.
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Poor Bose radio
Bob Valentine, 08/19/2010
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had this little gem forever a year now but I am very disappointed with the quality of the Bose radio-- volume has to be tuned up to 24 where other Mazda owners have their radio set at 14 or 15--local dealer says it is normal--I figured with the Bose name on the radio it would be good--not so--can barely hear the radio when top is down--I think the radio is a factory defect but no one wants to admit it--would like a new radio but I don't think it is going to happen as dealer thinks it is a good one
Fun car to drive
James Zahakos, 06/15/2016
updated 01/02/2025
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned the car since 2016. The car has averaged 26.8 mpg so far. My driving has been a mix, but mostly suburban roads, averaging 35-40 mph. Some of my four star ratings has to do with the age of the car. Many features now found on new cars either didn't exist in 2008 or were found on only a few luxury brands. Being a low sitting two door sportscar, some of the questions I rated are based on that. For example, getting in an out is more difficult than a four door sedan, but this should be expected.
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just better over the years
Tom, 12/17/2009
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have a 1993 Mazda which is fun to drive and has been dependable and mostly bulletproof for years. The refinement of the 2008, purchased new in 2009,is very impressive. The quick drop convertible top is just wonderful for changing moods and fun factors.