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About the Mazda MX-5
The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $43,160 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $48,465 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia.
The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 98kW and 155Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1996 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
97.03 - 100 kW/t
69.18 kW/t
112.98 kW/t
Boot Space
92 litres
92 litres
524 litres
Price
$43,160 - $48,465
$39,550
$296,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 10 years
2 years
9 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
115 mm
110 mm
115 mm
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,160 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $46,355 |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $48,465 |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,270 |
Clubman
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,505 |
*excl. on-roads
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1230mm
1675mm
3975mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
1996 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda MX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $43,160.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $48,465.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Clubman.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1675mm wide, 3975mm in length and sits 1230mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 98kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses Unleaded.