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    Mazda Mx-5

    Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Mazda Mx-5

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

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    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

    Comfort, tech, and convenience inside

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    Showing 3 Configurations

    Roadster

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $39,950†
    Price & specs

    Roadster

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $42,450†
    Price & specs

    Limited Edition

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $43,500†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 37
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 37
    Emission Control Level
    Not Available
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1839
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 85
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1839
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 85
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1839
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 85
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Main Capacity (L): 48
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Main Capacity (L): 48
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Main Capacity (L): 48
    Main Type: Main
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
    Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
    Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    Performance
    Not Available
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
    Maximum Power (kW): 98
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 114
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 155
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
    Maximum Power (kW): 98
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 114
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 155
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
    Maximum Power (kW): 98
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 114
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 155
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Mud Flaps
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    Mud Flaps
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    Mud Flaps
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    Body Style
    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Body Style
    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Body Style
    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 3.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 92
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 3.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 92
    Cargo Capacity
    Not Available
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9140
    Front Track (in): 55.5
    Front Track (mm): 1410
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30
    Overall Height (in): 48.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1230
    Overall Length (in): 156.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3975
    Overall Width (in): 65.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1675
    Rear Track (in): 56.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1430
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    Wheelbase (in): 89.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2265
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9140
    Front Track (in): 55.5
    Front Track (mm): 1410
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30
    Overall Height (in): 48.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1230
    Overall Length (in): 156.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3975
    Overall Width (in): 65.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1675
    Rear Track (in): 56.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1430
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    Wheelbase (in): 89.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2265
    External Dimensions
    Wheelbase (in): 89.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2265
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 37.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 942
    Front Hip Room (in): 43
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1093
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 50.4
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1280
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 37.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 942
    Front Hip Room (in): 43
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1093
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 50.4
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1280
    Internal Dimensions
    Not Available
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Chrome
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Chrome
    Exterior Door Handles
    Not Available
    Doors
    Not Available
    Doors
    Not Available
    Doors
    Not Available
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Single
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Single
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Convertible Roof
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft
    Convertible Roof
    Roof Hard Type: Hard
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft
    Convertible Roof
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    Roof Soft Type: Soft
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Not Available
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Foam/Plastic
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Not Available
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Electrically Foldable Mirrors
    Operation: Mechanical
    Electrically Foldable Mirrors
    Operation: Mechanical
    Electrically Foldable Mirrors
    Not Available
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Wiper Mist Setting: yes
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 983
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2167
    Weights
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1013
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2233
    Weights
    Not Available
    Antenna
    Type: Power
    Antenna
    Type: Power
    Antenna
    Type: Power
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Number of Bands: 2
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Seek: yes
    Seek Scan: yes
    Tape Logic Deck: yes
    System Type: Stereo
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 2
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 2
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 2
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Cigar Lighter
    Not Available
    Cigar Lighter
    Not Available
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Courtesy Lights
    Not Available
    Courtesy Lights
    Not Available
    Courtesy Lights
    Number of Door Switches: 2
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Not Available
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Not Available
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Mechanical
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Plastic
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Plastic
    Door Panel Trim
    Not Available
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Floor Covering
    Not Available
    Interior Trim
    Not Available
    Interior Trim
    Not Available
    Interior Trim
    Not Available
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Integrated: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Cushion
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Front Seat Center Armrest
    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
    Front Seat Center Armrest
    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
    Front Seat Center Armrest
    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Console
    Not Available
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Not Available
    Glove Compartment
    Lockable: yes
    Glove Compartment
    Lockable: yes
    Glove Compartment
    Not Available
    Storage
    Not Available
    Storage
    Not Available
    Storage
    Not Available
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

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