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Free Mazda MX-5 / Miata VIN Decoder

Decode your Mazda MX-5 / Miata VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1989–2015). No registration.

1989–2015 10 variants Convertible Petrol

Mazda MX-5 / Miata specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each MX-5 / Miata variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L 5MT RWD (160 HP) 2008–2015 Petrol 2.0 L 160 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L 6AT RWD (160 HP) 2008–2015 Petrol 2.0 L 160 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
2.0L 6MT RWD (160 HP) 2008–2015 Petrol 2.0 L 160 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
1.8L 5MT RWD (125 HP) 2008–2015 Petrol 1.8 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (146 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 143 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (140 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.6L 16V 5MT RWD (110 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8i 5MT (131 HP) 1989–1998 Petrol 1.8 L 129 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.6i 5MT (116 HP) 1989–1998 Petrol 1.6 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.6i 5MT (90 HP) 1989–1998 Petrol 1.6 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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Mazda MX-5 / Miata VIN FAQ

What does a Mazda MX-5 / Miata VIN tell you?+
A Mazda MX-5 / Miata VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Mazda MX-5 / Miata?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mazda MX-5 / Miata made?+
Our database covers the Mazda MX-5 / Miata for model years 1989–2015, across 10 variants.
Is the Mazda MX-5 / Miata VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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