The 2026 Mazda MX-5 window sticker reads 29 mpg combined (26 city, 35 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl. A used 2019 asks about $22,500 today.
The Mazda MX-5 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda MX-5 ran from 1990–2026 across 4 generations (1990–1998, 1999–2005, 2006–2015, 2016–2026).
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
EPA figures for the 2026 MX-5:
The label also prints an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 343 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Two Seaters, 2026) the best MX-5 version ranks #1 of 12 on combined MPG.
How the MX-5's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1990 to 2026:
Combined went from 24 mpg in 1990 to 29 in 2026; the best year on file is 2016 at 30 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
What a used MX-5 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 122 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 listings | |
| 2017 | 12 listings | |
| 2016 | 9 listings | |
| 2015 | 14 listings | |
| 2014 | 8 listings | |
| 2013 | 9 listings | |
| 2008 | 9 listings | |
| 2006 | 13 listings | |
| 2005 | 8 listings | |
| 2001 | 8 listings | |
| 1999 | 9 listings | |
| 1996 | 11 listings |
A 2019 MX-5 asks a median $22,500 today, a 1996 about $7,200. Full breakdown on the Mazda MX-5 value page.
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MX-5 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 74 MX-5 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 150 times. The most requested model years are 1999, 2024 and 2026.
Any MX-5 from 1990–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Mazda models: Mazda window stickers.
Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 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 | 26 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 tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda MX-5 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda MX-5 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 29 mpg combined, #1 of 12 in its EPA class (Two Seaters). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,650 a year.
Which Mazda MX-5 years do people look up most?
1999, with 7 of the 74 MX-5 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2024 and 2026.
What is a used Mazda MX-5 worth now?
A 2019 asks a median $22,500 and a 1996 about $7,200, across 122 live listings. More on the Mazda MX-5 value page.
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