Mazda models

Mazda at a glance

We have 20 Mazda models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2026; 7 are on sale now: MX-5, 3, CX-5, CX-30, CX-50, CX-70 and CX-90.

The current lineup is made up of 5 SUVs, 1 sports car and 1 car.

The Mazda CX-50 is the most fuel-efficient at 38 MPG combined in its best version, while the Mazda CX-90 is the thirstiest at 26 MPG.

The most researched Mazda right now is the MX-5 (30,939 Wikipedia views in 30 days), followed by the 3 and CX-5.

Across all models and years there are 80 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The Mazda CX-9 has the most (12), and the Mazda CX-5 has collected the most owner complaints (2,333). No recalls: Mazda 3.

On average, the best version of each current model returns 29 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the CX-9 (last sold 2023), MX-30 (last sold 2023), 6 (last sold 2021), 2 (last sold 2021) and CX-3 (last sold 2021).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the engine, electrical system and service brakes.

Its longest-running model in our data is the 3, with model years from 2005 to 2026.

Five stars overall in their latest NHTSA test: CX-5, CX-30, CX-50, CX-70, CX-90 and CX-3.

Every Mazda model in one line

→ The 2026 Mazda MX-5 is a two seaters offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 154 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 91-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,348 lb (2dr Convertible).

→ The 2026 Mazda 3 is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway), 3% better than the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.

→ The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,852 lb.

→ The 2026 Mazda CX-30 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 173 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,342 lb (Cx30 4dr SUV AWD).

→ The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 186 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,812 lb (Cx50 4dr SUV).

→ The 2026 Mazda CX-70 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 201 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,755 lb (Cx70 Mild Hybrid 4dr SUV).

→ The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 201 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,786 lb (Cx90 Mild Hybrid 4dr SUV).

→ The 2021 Mazda 6 is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway), 6% better than the 2021 midsize car average of 27.4 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.

→ The 2021 Mazda 2 is a compact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway), 27% better than the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG, for an estimated $1,900 a year in fuel.

→ The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,987 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

→ The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is a small SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 200 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,387 lb.

→ The 2023 Mazda MX-30 is a midsize car powered by electricity and front-wheel drive. It measures about 173 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,655 lb.