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Based on analysis of 61 MX-5 Miata reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $22,810 - $29,350
Invoice: $21,084 - $27,109
MPG: 22 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.7
Performance:8.8
Exterior:8.0
Interior:6.3
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The last time the MX-5 Miata was crash tested was in 2005. At that time, the federal government rated it four of five stars in frontal-driver crashes, as well as five stars in fontal-passenger impacts and rollover. The Miata also earned three stars for side impacts on the driver side.

The 2010 Miata features assuring safety technology like dual front airbags, side airbags, and side-impact door beams.

  • "Excellent handling and stopping characteristics help active safety." -- The Auto Channel
  • "Beware if a child rides in the front passenger seat. Mazda moved the parking brake lever away from the driver and next to the passenger seat for 2006. As a result, there's now an access hole over by the passenger seat that's held shut only by a Velcro snap. It can be tampered with easily, potentially exposing fingers to very hot mechanicals." -- MSN
Review Last Updated: 10/5/09