2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Soft Top 5MT
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- Photo: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring in Marble White, Front Right, 06-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-5 Roadster (III, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 1. Mai 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0i Option Pack by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-5 Roadster (III, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 1. Mai 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-5 (8107461301) by Simon Yeo from Drouin, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Soft Top 5MT is a 167-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $22,750 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 167 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 7,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The MX-5 Miata measures 157.3 inches long on a 91.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,447 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,750 ($34,470 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,420 ($35,485 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT (MZR-LFX); 1,999 cc; front-midship layout |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, chain-driven, variable intake valve timing (VVT) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.1 mm (3.44 x 3.27 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-port electronic fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (short-throw shifter) |
| 1st Gear | 3.136 (40 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.888 (67 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.33 (95 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (126 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.814 (154 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.758 |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91+ octane recommended; 87 octane minimum acceptable) |
| Tank Capacity | 12.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with forged aluminum control arms, mono-tube dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with tubular control arms and aluminum knuckle, mono-tube dampers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston caliper |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.4 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.0 in solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 J (alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 J (alloy) |
| Tires Front | P205/50R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/50R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 67.7 in |
| Height | 49 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in |
| Front Track | 58.7 in |
| Rear Track | 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,447 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 52% / 48% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.6 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 2009 Mazda MX-5/ MIATA.
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda MX-5/ MIATA
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda MX-5/ MIATA (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
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 2009 MAZDA MX-5/ MIATA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.