Real MPG: Mazda MX-5 (2015 on) 1.5i 131 RF
                
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                                46.3
                            
                            Official MPG(NEDC)
42.0–48.5                            
                            Real MPG
                        
                                47.0
                            
                            Real MPGAverage
                                    102%
                                
                                of Official MPG(NEDC)
More engines available for this model:
| Engine | Official MPG (NEDC) | Official MPG (WLTP) | Real MPG Avg. | Real MPG % | |
| 1.5i 131 | 47.1 mpg | - | 47.3 mpg | 100% | |
| 1.5i 132 | 44.8 mpg | 44.8–45.6 mpg | 49.5 mpg | 110%* | |
| 1.5i 132 RF | 46.3 mpg | 44.8 mpg | 56.6 mpg | 126%* | |
| 2.0i 160 | 40.9 mpg | - | 42.7 mpg | 104% | |
| 2.0i 160 Automatic RF | 39.2 mpg | - | 38.6 mpg | 99% | |
| 2.0i 160 RF | 40.9 mpg | - | 43.2 mpg | 106% | |
| 2.0i 184 | 40.9 mpg | 40.9–44.8 mpg | 44.0 mpg | 103%* | |
| 2.0i 184 RF | 39.2–40.9 mpg | 37.2–40.9 mpg | 40.4 mpg | 103%* | 
Read the Honest John review...
Mazda MX-5 (2015 on)
                An utter hoot to drive thanks to its great handling. Lighter, 1.5-litre versions feel best, while the 2.0-litre's extra performance is welcome. Well-equipped for the money. 
            
        Rivals
| Mazda MX-5 (2015 on) | 45.4 | avg mpg | 
| Abarth 124 Spider (2016 - 2019) | 37.1 | avg mpg | 
| Mercedes-Benz SLC (2016 - 2020) | 40.3 | avg mpg | 
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet (2016 - 2024) | 37.4 | avg mpg | 
