Mazda MX-5 Miata
Maintenance specs for 8 variants of the Mazda MX-5 Miata — from 1990 to 2026.
1990–1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1.6L I4 (B6-ZE) · RWD
116 hp / 100 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90
Rear capacity1.4 qt
Fuel
Tank11.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1994–1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1.8L I4 (BP-ZE) · RWD
128 hp / 110 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90
Rear capacity1.4 qt
Fuel
Tank11.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1.8L I4 (BP-VE) · RWD
142 hp / 125 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.4 qt
Fuel
Tank12.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1.8L I4 (BP-VE) · RWD
142 hp / 125 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.4 qt
Fuel
Tank12.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2006–2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2.0L I4 (LF-VE) · RWD
167 hp / 140 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill1.7 qt
Full capacity1.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank12.7 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2006–2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2.0L I4 (LF-VE) · RWD
167 hp / 140 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank12.7 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2016–2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2.0L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PE-VPS) · RWD
181 hp / 151 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill1.7 qt
Full capacity1.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMazda 75W-90 GL-5
Rear capacity1.1 qt
Fuel
Tank11.9 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2016–2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2.0L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PE-VPS) · RWD
181 hp / 151 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMazda 75W-90 GL-5
Rear capacity1.1 qt
Fuel
Tank11.9 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi