1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$19,125 - $24,485
Original MSRP:
$17,248 - $22,077
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
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Warranty Information
| (per Mazda Owner Services - 1-800-222-5500 choose #4) |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base, Leather, M-Edition, Popular Equipment, R, STO-Edition, Touring | N/A |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Models & Prices
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Touring Pkg Manual | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Touring Pkg Auto | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata R
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv R-Pkg Manual | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Popular Equipment
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Popular Equip Pkg Manual | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Popular Equip Pkg Auto | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Leather
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Leather Pkg Manual | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Leather Pkg Auto | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Base Manual | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Base Auto | $19,125 | $17,248 | $281 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata STO-Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv STO-Edition Manual | $22,520 | $20,306 | $331 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv STO-Edition Auto | $22,520 | $20,306 | $331 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata M-Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv M-Edition Manual | $24,485 | $22,077 | $360 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv M-Edition Auto | $24,485 | $22,077 | $360 / Month* | |
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| City 22/hwy 28 (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| City 23/hwy 29 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| 2-speed windshield wipers w/intermittent & 1-wipe feature | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black vinyl top | • | • | • | • | |||
| Dual body-color mirrors | • | • | |||||
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Front airdam/rear skirt | • | ||||||
| M-Edition logo/badging | • | ||||||
| Marina Green exterior paint | • | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | • | • | |||||
| Tan vinyl top | • | • | • | ||||
| Twilight Blue exterior paint | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Air conditioning | • | ||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette, integral digital clock | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Black cloth upholstery | • | • | • | • | |||
| Break-away rearview mirror | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Compact disc player | • | ||||||
| Cruise control | • | • | • | ||||
| Door map pockets | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Door sill plates w/M-Edition logo | • | ||||||
| Floor mats w/"STO" badging | • | ||||||
| Floor mats w/M-Edition logo | • | ||||||
| Full center console w/lockable storage & removable dual cupholder | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Head-restraint speakers | • | • | • | • | |||
| Highback bucket seats w/integral head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Lockable glove box | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| M-Edition gift set | • | ||||||
| Nardi leather shift knob | • | ||||||
| Nardi wood brake handle | • | ||||||
| Nardi wood shift knob & brake handle | • | ||||||
| Numbered "STO" dash plate | • | ||||||
| Premium sound system w/compact disc | • | ||||||
| Pwr antenna | • | • | • | ||||
| Pwr windows | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Remote releases-inc: fuel door, trunk | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Stainless steel scuff plates | • | ||||||
| Tan interior w/leather seating surfaces | • | • | |||||
| Tan interior w/leather seating surfaces, M-Edition seatback embroidery | • | ||||||
| Trip odometer | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Unique gauge typeface w/M-Edition logo | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| 1.8L DOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 12.7 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 14" x 5.5" styled steel wheels w/bright center caps | • | ||||||
| 14" x 6" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | • | • | • | • | |||
| 15" 6-spoke polished alloy wheels | • | ||||||
| 15" Enkei alloy wheels | • | ||||||
| 38 amp/hr battery | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 70 amp alternator | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Distributorless electronic ignition system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars/gas-filled shock absorbers | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Fully independent double-wishbone suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| P185/60R14 high-performance SBR tires | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| P195/50R15 high-performance SBR tires | • | • | |||||
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rack & pinion steering | • | • | |||||
| Rear subframe brace rods | • | • | • | • | |||
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Sport suspension w/Bilstein shock absorbers | • | ||||||
| Sport-tuned exhaust system w/stainless steel tubular header | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Torsen limited-slip rear differential | • | • | • | • | |||
| Unit body w/Pwr Plant Frame (PPF) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| 3-point safety belts | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Automatic transmission shift interlock | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing crumple zones | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM | • | ||||||
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (REQ: RA5 Premium Sound System) | • | • | |||||
| CD PLAYER | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| COMPLIMENTARY FUEL PROGRAM CREDIT | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| DETACHABLE HARDTOP -inc: rear window defogger | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| MAZDA PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM -inc: compact disc player | • | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
MODEL OPTION Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| M-EDITION -inc: tan interior w/leather seating surfaces,tan vinyl top, pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, door map pockets, rear subframe brace rods, head-restraint speakers, cruise control, pwr antenna, air cond, M-Edition logo/badging, Marina Green paint, 15" alloy wheels, premium sound system,Nardi wood brake handle, unique gauge typeface, gift set | • | ||||||
| M-EDITION -inc: tan interior w/leather seating surfaces,tan vinyl top, pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, door map pockets,Torsen limited-slip differential, rear subframe brace rods, head-restraint speakers, cruise control, pwr antenna, air cond, M-Edition logo/badging, Marina Green paint, 15" alloy wheels, premium sound system, Nardi wood shift knob/brake handle, unique gauge typeface, gift set | • | ||||||
| STO-EDITION -inc: tan interior w/leather seating surfaces,tan vinyl top, pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, door map pockets, head-restraint speakers, stainless steel scuff plates, Twilight Blue paint, compact disc player, 15" alloy wheels, rear spoiler, "STO" badging, Nardi leather shift knob | • |
OPTION PKG Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| BASE VEHICLE ONLY | • | ||||||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: tan interior w/leather seating surfaces,tan vinyl top, pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, alloy wheels w/locks, door map pockets, rear subframe brace rods, head-restraint speakers, cruise control, pwr antenna *NET* | • | ||||||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: tan interior w/leather seating surfaces,tan vinyl top, pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, alloy wheels w/locks, door map pockets, Torsen limited-slip differential, rear subframe brace rods, head-restraint speakers, cruise control, pwr antenna *NET* | • | ||||||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, alloy wheels w/locks, door map pockets, rear subframe brace rods, head-restraint speakers, cruise control, pwr antenna *NET* | • | ||||||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: pwr steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, alloy wheels w/locks, door map pockets, Torsen limited-slip differential, rear subframe brace rods, head-restraint speakers, cruise control, pwr antenna *NET* | • | ||||||
| PWR STEERING PKG -inc: wheel trim rings *NET* | • | ||||||
| R PKG -inc: sport suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers, rear spoiler, front air dam, rear skirt, alloy wheels w/locks, Torsen limited-slip differential, rear subframe brace rods *NET* | • | ||||||
| TOURING PKG -inc: pwr steering,leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr windows, pwr mirrors, alloy wheels w/locks, door map pockets | • |
PAINT Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
REGION Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| ALASKA DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| GREAT LAKES REGION -inc: base price adjustment for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| NATIONAL REGION | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD | • | • | • | • | • | • |
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Brake ABS System | |||||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.0 x - TBD - | 10.0 x - TBD - | 10.0 x - TBD - | 10.0 x - TBD - | 10.0 x - TBD - | 10.0 x - TBD - | 10.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 9.9 x - TBD - | 9.9 x - TBD - | 9.9 x - TBD - | 9.9 x - TBD - | 9.9 x - TBD - | 9.9 x - TBD - | 9.9 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Engine
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Displacement | 1.8L/112 | 1.8L/112 | 1.8L/112 | 1.8L/112 | 1.8L/112 | 1.8L/112 | 1.8L/112 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 133 @ 6500 | 133 @ 6500 | 133 @ 6500 | 133 @ 6500 | 133 @ 6500 | 133 @ 6500 | 133 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 114 @ 5000 | 114 @ 5000 | 114 @ 5000 | 114 @ 5000 | 114 @ 5000 | 114 @ 5000 | 114 @ 5000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 155.4 | 155.4 | 155.4 | 155.4 | 155.4 | 155.4 | 155.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 89.2 | 89.2 | 89.2 | 89.2 | 89.2 | 89.2 | 89.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 |
Fuel Tank
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
Steering
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Manual Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Manual Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 |
Suspension
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Front Tire Size | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P195/50R15 | P195/50R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P185/60HR14 | P195/50R15 | P195/50R15 |
Transmission
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.0 | 43.0 | 43.0 | 43.0 | 43.0 | 43.0 | 43.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 50.4 | 50.4 | 50.4 | 50.4 | 50.4 | 50.4 | 50.4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 46.0 | 46.0 | 46.0 | 46.0 | 46.0 | 46.0 | 46.0 |
Weight Information
| Touring | R | Popular Equipment | Leather | Base | STO-Edition | M-Edition | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2293 | 2293 | 2293 | 2293 | 2293 | 2293 | 2293 |
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
| 3-point safety belts |
| Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Energy-absorbing crumple zones |
| Automatic transmission shift interlock |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
