Overview
The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 7th March 2009 classified as a NC MY09. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $15,700.
This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0L engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6700 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 Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 192g of CO2.
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 1123kg (2475.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
It has a final gear ratio of 3.727.
The Mazda MX-5 has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Eng Scuttle. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0NC30F100123456.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1999 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 118kW |
| Power RPM | 6700 |
| Torque | 188Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.727 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 192 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1245 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 3995 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1720 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 118 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2330 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1123 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front (mm) | 1490 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1495 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JM0NC30F100123456 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2012-10-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |