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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Convertible · 2015–2026 · MX-5 Miata, MX-5 Miata RF

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2015

First year we have trim data for.

2015 MX-5 Miata trims

25th Anniversary EditionClubGrand TouringSport
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $32,205from $26,905from $27,550from $23,970
Powertrain
EngineMZR 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVTMZR 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVTMZR 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVTMZR 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
HorsepowerAutomatic: 158 hp
Manual: 167 hp
Power Retractable Hardtop Automatic: 158 hp
Power Retractable Hardtop Manual: 167 hp
Soft Top Manual: 167 hp
Power Retractable Hardtop Automatic: 158 hp
Power Retractable Hardtop Manual: 167 hp
Soft Top Manual: 167 hp
Automatic: 158 hp
Manual: 167 hp
Torque140 lb-ft140 lb-ft140 lb-ft140 lb-ft
TransmissionAutomatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Manual: 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Power Retractable Hardtop Automatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Power Retractable Hardtop Manual: 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Soft Top Manual: 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Power Retractable Hardtop Automatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Power Retractable Hardtop Manual: 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Soft Top Manual: 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Automatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Manual: 5-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Gears666Automatic: 6
Manual: 5
DrivetrainAutomatic / ManualPower Retractable Hardtop Automatic / Power Retractable Hardtop Manual / Soft Top Automatic / Soft Top ManualPower Retractable Hardtop Automatic / Power Retractable Hardtop Manual / Soft Top Automatic / Soft Top ManualAutomatic / Manual
Size and capability
Seats2222
Trunk5.3 cu ft5.3 cu ft5.3 cu ft5.3 cu ft
Ground clearance4.6 in4.6 in4.6 in4.6 in
Length157.3 in157.3 in157.3 in157.3 in
Curb weightAutomatic: 2,619 lb
Manual: 2,593 lb
Power Retractable Hardtop Automatic: 2,619 lb
Power Retractable Hardtop Manual: 2,593 lb
Soft Top Automatic: 2,542 lb
Soft Top Manual: 2,511 lb
Power Retractable Hardtop Automatic: 2,619 lb
Power Retractable Hardtop Manual: 2,593 lb
Soft Top Automatic: 2,542 lb
Soft Top Manual: 2,511 lb
Automatic: 2,542 lb
Manual: 2,480 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptionalOptional
Android Auto—OptionalOptionalOptional
AudioBose—Bose—
Speakers7676
Comfort
SeatsLeatherClothLeather + optionCloth
Heated seatsFront—Front—
Climate zones1111
Exterior
Wheels17 in + option17 in + option17 in + option16 in + option
HeadlightsHID ProjectorHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (65)
25th Anniversary EditionClubGrand TouringSport
Appearance Package $650OptionalStandardOptionalOptional
ULEV Emissions Equipment OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Convenience Package $1,080StandardStandardStandard—
Premium and Suspension Packages $2,040——Optional—
Premium Package $1,390Standard———
Suspension Package $650StandardStandardOptional—
Car Cover - All Weather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Car Cover Cable Lock OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Detachable Hardtop - Body Color —OptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Protection, Clear Film OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front Air Dam Skirt OptionalStandardOptionalOptional
Front Mask, Full - With Front Air Dam Skirt OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front Mask, Full - Without Front Air Dam Skirt Optional—OptionalOptional
Front and Rear Paint Protection, Clear Film $595OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Splash Guards Front - Body Color —OptionalOptionalOptional
Car Cover - Indoor OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
License Plate Frame Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
License Plate Frame with Mazda, MAZDASPEED, MX-5, or Zoom-Zoom Logo OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Skirt OptionalStandardOptionalOptional
Rear Lip Spoiler - Primed —OptionalOptionalOptional
Splash Guards Rear - Body Color —OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Spoiler —OptionalOptionalOptional
Side Sills - Primed OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
License Plate Frame - Slimline Blank Type OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Touch-Up Paint OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Shift Knob for 5-Speed Manual - Aluminum and Black Leather ———Optional
Shift Knob for 6-Speed Manual - Aluminum and Black Leather OptionalOptionalOptional—
Air Vent Bezel - Brushed Aluminum Tone OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Floor Mats - All Weather $50OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ash Tray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Shift Knob for Automatic - Aluminum and Black Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Seat Back Bar Cover - Body Color Standard—OptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50—OptionalOptionalOptional
Door Sill Trim Plates - Chrome —OptionalOptionalOptional
Engine Start Switch OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Lighting Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Brake Lever Grip - Aluminum and Black Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Floor Mats, Carpet - Service or Replacement OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roadside Assistance Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Windshield Sunscreen - Silver Reflective OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
3.5 mm Audio Cable OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 Changer StandardOptionalStandardOptional
iPod Integration Module OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Garmin Portable Navigation with Integrated Bluetooth OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 4-Month Subscription $430StandardOptionalOptionalOptional
Perimeter Alarm System with Shock Sensor —OptionalOptionalOptional
16-Inch Alloy Wheels ———Standard
17-Inch Dark-Colored Alloy Wheels StandardStandardOptionalOptional
17-Inch Dark-Colored Wheels with Diamond-Cut Finish OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
17-Inch Silver Alloy Wheels ——Standard—
Instrument Panel Decoration Panel - Classic Red —OptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl Mica $200—OptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black Mica ——OptionalOptional
Liquid Silver Metallic —OptionalOptionalOptional
Meteor Gray Mica ——OptionalOptional
Soul Red Optional———
True Red —Optional—Optional
Zeal Red Mica ——Optional—
Almond Leather with Red Stitching Optional———
Black Cloth ———Optional
Black Cloth with Red Accent Stitching —Optional——
Black Leather ——Optional—
Spicy Mocha Leather ——Optional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2026 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29 mpg Not rated 0 1 Standard—
2025 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29 mpg Not rated 1 3 Standard—
2024 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29 mpg Not rated 1 5 Standard—
2023 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29–30 mpg Not rated 1 7 Standard—
2022 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29–30 mpg Not rated 1 5 No—
2021 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29–30 mpg Not rated 1 1 No—
2020 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29–30 mpg Not rated 1 3 No—
2019 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29–30 mpg Not rated 3 11 No—
2018 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29 mpg Not rated 3 3 No—
2017 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD29 mpg Not rated 2 11 No—
2016 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD30 mpg Not rated 3 34 No—
2015 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
RWD23–24 mpg Not rated 0 1 No—

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 MAZDA MX-5 C N/A RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 01
2025 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 13
2024 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 15
2023 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 17
2022 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoStandard 15
2021 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoStandard 11
2020 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoStandard 13
2019 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoOptional 311
2018 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 33
2017 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoOptional 211
2016 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 334
2015 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 01

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29
2025MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29
2024MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29
2023MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29–30
2022MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29–30
2021MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29–30
2020MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29–30
2019MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29–30
2018MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29
2017MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
29
2016MX-5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
30
2015MX-5Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
23–24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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