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2005 Mazda MX-5 Base Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $44,035 before on-road costs.
This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6700 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 8.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 207g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 568km per full tank
The Mazda MX-5 measures 1245mm (49.0 inches) in height, 3995mm (157.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2330mm (91.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1122kg (2473.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 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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Dimensions
3,995 mm
1,720 mm
1,245 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,995 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,330 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
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Explore Mazda MX-5 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 207
Engine
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1998
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 87.5
Engine Stroke: 83.1
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: Mzr 2.0
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.8
Engine Location: Front
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 8.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 27
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.8
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 118
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 160
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 188
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6700
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 84
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 84
Wheels Tire Rear Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels Tire Front Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 150
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 5.3
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 49
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1245
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2330
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 91.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1720
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 157.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3995
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1490
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.7
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.8
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Metallic
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2474
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1122
Antenna
Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Front Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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