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The Mazda MX-5 Miata zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 73 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Mazda MX-5 Miata 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Mazda MX-5 Miata is 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Flyin’ LS3 Grand Touring, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds at 123 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mazda MX-5 Miata is 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17 seconds at 81.3 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mazda MX-5 Miata tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 6.64 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 15.06 seconds at 92.17 mph.

Average Mazda MX-5 Miata 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2024
5.60 sec
14.33 sec
2022
5.65 sec
14.35 sec
2021
5.80 sec
14.50 sec
2019
5.93 sec
14.63 sec
2018
6.40 sec
14.90 sec
2017
6.23 sec
14.85 sec
2016
5.75 sec
14.32 sec
2013
7.05 sec
15.45 sec
2012
6.43 sec
14.93 sec
2010
6.10 sec
14.57 sec
2009
6.85 sec
15.25 sec
2008
6.50 sec
14.90 sec
2007
6.95 sec
15.35 sec
2006
6.86 sec
15.31 sec
2004
6.90 sec
15.30 sec
2002
5.20 sec
14.30 sec
2001
8.00 sec
16.11 sec
2000
6.70 sec
15.20 sec
1999
7.68 sec
15.88 sec
1996
7.75 sec
15.85 sec
1995
7.10 sec
15.40 sec
1994
7.94 sec
15.90 sec
1993
5.40 sec
13.60 sec
1990
9.05 sec
16.79 sec

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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.33 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  96.1 mph
Vehicle
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  96 mph
Vehicle
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  94.1 mph

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.65 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.35 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  97
Vehicle
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  95

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  94.7

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.93 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.63 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  95
Vehicle
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  95.5
Vehicle
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  96
Vehicle
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  94

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  92.2

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.23 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.85 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  93
Vehicle
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  92.4
Vehicle
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  94
Vehicle
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  92

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.75 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.32 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  94
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  95
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  93
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  94.2
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  93.9
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  93.3
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  94
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  89
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  93.2
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Flyin’ LS3 Grand Touring
0-60 Time
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.7 sec @  123
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Flyin’ LS3 Grand Touring
0-60 Time
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.7 sec @  123
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93
Vehicle
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  91

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 7.05 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.45 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  92.8
Vehicle
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.43 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.93 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  92.4
Vehicle
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  90.6
Vehicle
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  92.6
Vehicle
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  90.2

2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.57 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  91.9
Vehicle
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (Power Retractable Hard Top)
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  91
Vehicle
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Super20 (Experimental)
0-60 Time
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.7 sec @  100.9

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.85 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.25 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  91
Vehicle
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (Power Retractable Hard Top)
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  93

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  92.1

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.95 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.35 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (Power Retractable Hard Top)
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  90
Vehicle
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (Power Retractable Hard Top)
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  92

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.86 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.31 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  91
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  91
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  91.2
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  90.1
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  89
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  88.7
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  89

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  91
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  90

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Flyin'
0-60 Time
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  101

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.11 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  83
Vehicle
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.92 sec @  85.84

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 6.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Racing Beat
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  90

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 7.68 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.88 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 10th Anniversary Edition
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  85
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 10th Anniversary Edition
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  85
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 10th Anniversary Edition
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  86.8
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 10th Anniversary Edition
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  93
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  84
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  86.1

1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 7.75 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.85 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  84
Vehicle
1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata M Speedster
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93.4

1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 7.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata PFS Miata SC
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  88
Vehicle
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata PFS Miata SC
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  89.5

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 7.94 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  82
Vehicle
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  81.3
Vehicle
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata M Edition
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  81
Vehicle
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Monster Motorsport
0-60 Time
4.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  111.6
Vehicle
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata R Package
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  83

1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 5.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Monster Motorsports
0-60 Time
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  103

1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 9.05 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.79 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  83
Vehicle
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.78 sec @  81.9

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Mazda MX-5 Miata 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Mazda MX-5 Miata for all model years available in our database.

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