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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 $41,860 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $48,735 for the Leather.
There are 3 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia.
The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 118kW and 188Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2005 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
105.17 - 106.79 kW/t
84.75 kW/t
165.25 kW/t
Boot Space
150 litres
150 litres
410 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.5 - 8.8 L/100km
8.3 L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Price
$41,860 - $48,735
$41,860
$159,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 10 years
2 years
9 years
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $41,860 |
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,800 |
| 2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,035 |
| 2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $46,975 |
Leather
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,620 |
| 2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,795 |
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $46,560 |
| 2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $48,735 |
SV
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,620 |
*excl. on-roads
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1245mm
1720mm
3995mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
| 2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
2005 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 $41,860.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Leather that starts from $48,735.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Leather and SV.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1720mm wide, 3995mm in length and sits 1245mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 118kW of power from its 2L 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 Premium Unleaded.