The Mazda MX-5 (4 generations, 1990–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 30 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Mazda MX-5 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Mazda MX-5 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda MX-5 ran from 1990–2026 across 4 generations (1990–1999, 2002–2005, 2008–2014, 2017–2023). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Mazda MX-5 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1990, 1991, 1992; the most-complained-about are 2016, 2019, 2017. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda MX-5 VIN decoder.
What the Mazda MX-5 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the MX-5, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 343 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the MX-5 under Two Seaters, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the MX-5's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1990 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a MX-5 sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 5 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used MX-5 sells for now
The label froze the MX-5 price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the MX-5 by model year, from 183 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 listings | |
| 2021 | 8 listings | |
| 2018 | 11 listings | |
| 2016 | 31 listings | |
| 2014 | 8 listings | |
| 2011 | 8 listings | |
| 2009 | 10 listings | |
| 2008 | 15 listings | |
| 2007 | 26 listings | |
| 2006 | 30 listings | |
| 2003 | 14 listings | |
| 2002 | 14 listings |
A 2023 MX-5 asks a median $28,987 today, a 2002 about $6,800. Full breakdown on the Mazda MX-5 value page.
What's on the Mazda MX-5 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 29 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every MX-5 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Mazda MX-5 VIN decoder.
MX-5 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Mazda MX-5 for 1990–2026. Enter any MX-5 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Mazda model.
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Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-9 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda MX-5
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every MX-5, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda MX-5 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Mazda MX-5 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda MX-5 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Mazda MX-5 worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2023 asks a median $28,987 and a 2002 about $6,800 across 183 live listings. See the Mazda MX-5 value page.
Is the recreated Mazda MX-5 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Mazda MX-5 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Mazda MX-5?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.