2018 Mazda MX-5 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2006 -
Price :	MSRP: $24,915-30,065
Weight :	2480 lbs \| 1124.909 kg
MPG Highway :	34

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Redline :	6800 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual with short-throw shifter , 6 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	5.087
2nd Gear :	2.991
3rd Gear :	2.035
4th Gear :	1.594
5th Gear :	1.286
6th Gear :	1.000

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V875000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence	Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Mfr Report Date	20150420
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V072000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Consequence	If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Mazda MX-5? A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has a wheelbase size of 90.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Mazda MX-5? A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has a length of 154.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Mazda MX-5? A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has a width of 68.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Mazda MX-5 have?A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has 37.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Mazda MX-5 have?A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has legroom of 43.10 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Mazda MX-5? A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 was a Roadster.

Q: How much did the 2018 Mazda MX-5 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 had an MSRP of $24,915 - $$30,065 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2018 Mazda MX-5 have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Mazda MX-5 was a Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2018 Mazda MX-5 have? A: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual with short-throw shifter, 6 speed Automatic.