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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF consumer reviews

$32,345 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 MX-5 Miata RF Mazda
(16 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.9
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.9
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Mazda MX5, poor man Porsche

The Mazda Maita is truly the poor man Porsche. The performance potential is remarkable! There is a ton of value for the money spent on this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth the wait

Bought this car for my wife, hoping I'd get to drive it now and then. I surely would have preferred the 6 speed but it is hers after all. We have been considering a Miata for years but I always had a problem with the lack of security of the softop model.This car is great driving machine. The power to weight ratio is as good as it gets. Comfortable, excellent BOSE stereo, beautiful inside and out. The Grand Touring amenities are as good as it gets.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best looking car that I have ever owned.

The color is amazing. Soul Red Crystal Metallic with a cream color interior. A true roadster. I love the retractable had top. The engine is a engineering marvel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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MOST FUN SPORTS Car I ever owned

great little sports car very reliable and a pleasure to drive. My wife and I take the miata for long rides on country roads very relaxing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My baby

It’s quite the cute, sexy, hard-top convertible sports car! A dream come true. The only downside is, it’s very tiny inside. Mazda utilized every centimeter to maximize as much as they could. It’s very comfortable but tight. I don’t even know where to leave a pair of sunglasses. It will stay clutter-free for sure!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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30 Year Anniversary MX5

This car is so cool. Can’t wait to drive it everyday. So much fun. The only thing negative has nothing to do with Mazda but the Apple play stinks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the most fun cars I've owned

This is my 3rd Miata. Loved the hardtop/convertible idea. Plenty of power. Love the 6-speed manual transmission. All the safety/electronic gadgets took me awhile (I'm 72) for conquer, but I'm getting used to it. At 5' 11" it is a tight fit. You more like wear it than get into it! Should keep me agile!. An attractive car in black mica with auburn leather interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Yet another great Miata

This is my second Miata. It's great fun and makes easy work of a short commute or a day trip. I drive it year-round with no trouble. Love these cars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Honest Review

I have owned mine for about 3 months now. Immediately upon test driving it in February, I knew I was going to have to have it. Everything about it, from the sleek exterior design to the cool genuine leather interior, was exactly what I was looking for in a sports car. I also loved the option of hard or soft top (as I don't care for rag top cars). My hard top convertible operates automatically with the flip of a switch. I hated driving before I got this car, but now I look for any reason to get in and go. I will agree with someone that previously stated that the cupholders are a little awkwardly placed, but you can easily remove them, and there is another place to put one of them on the passenger side, so I wouldn't deduct any stars due to having the option of easily moving them for your convenience.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Ferrari Daytona and Jaguar's E-type's grandchild!

The 2019 Mazda MX 5 is one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. It could be the great grandchild of the 1973 Ferrari Daytona and a Jaguar e-type! The Recaro seats and the BBS wheels make this car extra special. It is exciting to drive at speed limits and makes you love every minute behind the wheel, and being a Mazda; the reliability and affordable cost of ownership will keep you on the road!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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