What gas does the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata take?

The EPA rates every 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata engine on premium gasoline - Mazda recommends or requires premium, and the label inside the fuel door says which.

Key takeaways

  • 4 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
  • Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
  • None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionDriveRated fuelE85
1.8L 4-cylinder4-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineNo
1.8L 4-cylinder5-speed manualRWDpremium gasolineNo
1.8L 4-cylinder6-speed manualRWDpremium gasolineNo
1.8L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manualRWDpremium gasolineNo

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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