2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Leather Package in Highlight Silver Metallic, Front Right, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, front left, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Mazda MX-5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, rear left, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Mazda MX5 1.8 Sport Black Interior by Pahazzard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 5MT is a 140-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,445 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The MX-5 Miata measures 155.3 inches long on a 89.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,445 ($46,136 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Torque | 116 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 83 x 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.14 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.89 (58 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.33 (83 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (110 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.81 (136 mph **) |
| Final Drive | 4.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 12.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 30.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.6 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.9 in solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | 195/50R15 |
| Tires Rear | 195/50R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 155.3 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 89.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.1 ft³ |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 50% / 50% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 49.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
Owner Complaints
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.