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Mazda MX-5 recalled due to fire risk
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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 $42,460 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $53,655 for the Sports.
There are 4 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 2009 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2010 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,720 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,265 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $47,920 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $46,390 |
Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $47,200 |
Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $51,455 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $49,805 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $53,655 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $51,930 |
*excl. on-roads
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1245mm
1720mm
4020mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2010 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 1 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 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
2010 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 $42,460.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Sports that starts from $53,655.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Touring, Special Edition and Sports.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1720mm wide, 4020mm in length and sits 1255mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 118kW of power from its 2.0L 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.