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2016 Mazda MX 5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024538 · manufacturer campaign 6924I

18 September 2024

Transport Canada lists: MX 5 2016–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the driver-front and passenger-front airbags to deploy with too much force in certain crashes.

Why it matters

An airbag that inflates with too much force could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the airbag control module software.

7,274 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019321 · manufacturer campaign 3619F

27 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: MX 5 2016

What is wrong

On certain cars, a metal bracket for the under-body cover may not be properly welded. This could cause the bracket to detach from the car while driving.

Why it matters

A metal bracket that detaches from the car could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to replace the undercover.

90 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019043 · manufacturer campaign 3019A

1 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: MX 5 2016–2019

What is wrong

A problem with the automatic transmission could cause it to downshift suddenly. This may cause the rear wheels to slow abruptly and create a loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an update to the transmission control module (TCM).

1,353 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Two-seater
In its class
More efficient than 89% of 70 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
183 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mazda MX 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2016 Mazda MX 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Mazda MX 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Mazda MX 5 at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 183 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Mazda MX 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,604 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.