Mazda MX-5 fuel consumption
Of all Mazda MX-5 modifications produced from 1998 to 2018 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 7% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2006 Mazda MX-5 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2008 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It is noteworthy during this period that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed significantly throughout the automotive industry. For more details, see the table below.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Mazda MX-5 | |||
| 2006 | +9% | +10% | ||
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| 2007 | +11% | +10% | ||
| 2008 | +12% | +11% | ||
| 2009 | +14% | +12% | ||
| 2010 | +16% | +13% | ||
| 2011 | +19% | +13% | ||
| 2012 | +21% | +13% | ||
| 2013 | +23% | +7% | ||
| 2014 | +26% | insignificant | ||
| 2015 | +27% | insignificant | ||
| 2016 | +28% | +3% | ||
| 2017 | +28% | +3% | ||
| 2018 | +28% | +3% | ||
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For detailed fuel economy data, including advertised versus real-world fuel consumption and consumption differences between different engines and transmissions.
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User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.