2012 Mazda MX-5
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline
24
Combined MPG
22
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2012 Mazda MX-5
- Combined fuel economy: 24 MPG (22 city / 27 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $2,900
- CO₂ emissions: 370 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | MX-5 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Class | Two Seaters |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.0L |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2188 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $182 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $15¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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Mazda MX-5 — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 29 | ↑ |
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