Josh Nevett
Very Good
2026 Mazda MX-5 review
The time to buy a Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary has come and gone, such is the exclusivity and popularity of this limited-run roadster.
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2025 Mazda MX-5
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, RWD
From $42,140
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5.0 L, 8-speed auto, Coupe, Petrol, RWD
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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
75
Body type
Convertible
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
5.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
331kW / 580Nm
662km
660km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
3
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
5.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
662km
660km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Power
331kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
580Nm at 2500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.6 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.6 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
15.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
8.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
248g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
3915 mm
Length
4470 mm
Height
1230 mm
Height
1311 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1923 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Ground clearance unladen
108 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Front track
1584 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1628 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2622 mm
Boot space
130 L
Boot space
310 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Kerb weight
3804 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
2050 kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Tare weight
1681 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front tyres
255/35 R20 97Y
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
9.0x20
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear tyres
295/30 R20 101Y
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
10.5x20
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
10
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Display screen size
10.20 ”
Seat material
Suede
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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