Mazda MX-5 Base (2009) price & specs

Base

Overview

The 2009 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 2nd March 2009. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sport built in Japan with prices starting at $42,460 before on-road costs.

This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 192g of CO₂. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 617km per full tank

The Mazda MX-5 measures 1245mm (49.0 inches) in height, 4020mm (158.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2330mm (91.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1129kg (2489.0 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

100.25 - 104.52 kW/t

59 kW/t

215.73 kW/t

Boot Space

150 litres

112 litres

430 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.1 L/100km

6.3 L/100km

12.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

617 km

484 km

857 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

5 - 11 years

3 years

10 years

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Dimensions

4,020 mm

1,720 mm

1,245 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,020 mm
Overall Width	1,720 mm
Overall Height	1,245 mm
Wheelbase	2,330 mm
Turning Circle	9,400 mm

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Sales Data

2024662Total Sales

2025821Total Sales

2026557YTD Sales

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Base

2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 192 g/km

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,998 cc

Engine code: MZR I4

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 50 L

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Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 8.1 L/100km

Combined: 12.3 km/L

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 160 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 118 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 188 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Rpm for maximum power (low): 7,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 5,000 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Limited slip differential

Location rear: yes

Transmission

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Manual

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 205 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 205 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Convertible

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: NC

Local body type: Roadster

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 150 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 9,400 mm

Front track: 1,490 mm

Overall height: 1,245 mm

Overall length: 4,020 mm

Overall width: 1,720 mm

Rear track: 1,495 mm

Wheelbase: 2,330 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Paint

Type mica: yes

Convertible roof

Type soft: yes

Glass rear window: yes

Operation: Manual

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Fixed

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,129 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Luxury trim

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy Look

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position passenger: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Type: Sports

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 2

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 10,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 72 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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