Mazda MX-5 / Miata, NA (USA / CAN)
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Mazda MX-5 / Miata, NA (USA / CAN) uses manual transmission fluid with a capacity of 2 liters. Service intervals for normal use are included. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| MX-5 / Miata 1.8 (1993-1996) |
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| MX-5 / Miata 1.6 (1989-1993) |
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Additional Notes
- The Mazda MX-5 / Miata NA manual transmission holds 2 liters of fluid across both the 1.6 and 1.8 engine variants, covering the full 1989-1996 model range.
- A 2-liter capacity is consistent with a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car transmission, reflecting a relatively small unit designed for a lightweight two-seat roadster platform.
- The 1.6-liter variant, produced from 1989-1993, shares the same 2-liter manual transmission fluid capacity as the 1.8-liter variant introduced in 1993 and carried through 1996, indicating no capacity change accompanied the engine displacement increase.
- Both configurations list fluid capacity under normal use conditions, meaning the 2-liter figure applies to standard service refills rather than a differentiated severe-duty or first-change specification.