Used 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews
Used MX-5 Miata for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 MX-5 Miata, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata since its last redesign.
Mazda Miata 2017
James Couch, 05/26/2018
2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fun fun fun till daddy takes the Mazda away! The Miata is greatly enhanced over the pre-2016 in fuel economy and sporty feel and appearance! My first sports car! Love it but it is a pain to get in/out of the car. That’s my only real gripe. Otherwise, the Miata is fabulous.
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Grand Tourer it aint
Richard, 01/29/2017
updated 08/26/2019
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My prior soft top experience was with my TR8. The Miata GT is certainly more reliable, has more creature comforts, and handles better, but Grand Tourer it aint. Eight hours on the freeway in 100+ weather is not so good, I got leg cramps after 3 hours and the road noise even with the top up precluded conversation. Lack of handy cockpit storage and decent drink holders is a problem on long trips with two people, as is the lack of trunk space. That said, blasting along Angeles Crest in the early morning, or anywhere else, is guaranteed to get me smiling. I bought this car for fun not convenience, and it delivers. Follow-up = Still great fun to drive locally. I especially like the 3 second top up or down. Hit a deer but it was still drivable, so pretty stout as well! Repair cost wasn't too bad. Follow-up = Winter driving in the Dakotas turned out to be OK, the heated seats are great and the heater works well. Just dump the summer tires! Follow-up #2 = Great for long distance off-freeway travel. Even a 1200 mile trip was comfortable on blacktop, you get leg exercise and steer the car!
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Bob F., 03/10/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Shop around. I got $1550 off of the best deal I could get from Dealer #1. And, Dealer #2, who was located 60 miles from my home, delivered the car to my driveway. I traded in a 1995 Honda CRV (112,000 miles) with a broken window mechanism and a missing mirror, and got the Mazda Sport on the road (tax, title, tags, etc.) for $20,800. It's a blast to drive. Enough power for my needs and takes the corners very well, indeed.
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2016 MX-5 Miata equates to pure driving fun!
Stig, 03/15/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
If you don't mind having a small car or having to lug a lot of stuff and your goal is to not have a mundane commute, then this car will put a smile on your face every time you drive. It's just a blast for commuting, weekend canyon carver, and occasional track days.
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Fun Car, but too many problems
B Love, 11/20/2017
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Soft top replaced twice. Transmission replaced twice due to gears breaking (yes - they break). Both are known problems with TSB's, and the transmission failure will leave you stranded. But, the biggest is that the master brake cylinder failed in traffic. I could have been killed as the car wouldn't stop at a traffic light. The car is fun when it works, but significant problems will strand you (transmission failure) or kill you (master brake cylinder failure). All of the above occurred before 5000 miles and the car was not driven hard. Sold the car at a huge lost, but am glad to be alive.
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