2018 Mazda MX-5
2018 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA data: length 391 cm, curb weight 1,058 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2018 Mazda MX-5 at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 Mazda MX-5. Overall length is 391 cm (153.9 in), width 173 cm, height 124 cm and wheelbase 231 cm (90.9 in). Curb weight is 1,058 kg (2,332 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 391 cm (2017: 391 cm) and curb weight 1,058 kg (2017: 1,058 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 391 cm153.9 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 124 cm48.8 in | 231 cm90.9 in | 1,058 kg2,332 lb |
| MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE | 391 cm153.9 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 124 cm48.8 in | 231 cm90.9 in | 1,058 kg2,332 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda MX-5
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V695000 | 18 September 2024 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard… |
| 21V875000 | 12 November 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. |
| 19V072000 | 1 February 2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate. |
Other MX-5 model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.