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MAZDA MX-5 Used Car Review

In 1989 this compact, lightweight Japanese roadster emerged to invoke fond memories of great, affordable British sports cars of the past. One of the world's most popular sports cars ever since, the MX-5 has won countless fans with its engaging dynamics, affordable pricing and a retractable (soft or hard) roof that accessed open-air motoring.

Pros

Cons

  • Loveable small-capacity engines that like to rev
  • Superb manual gearshift action
  • Brilliantly agile handling yet rides comfortably
  • MX-5 models lacked Bluetooth until 2015 model
  • Latest 1.5L not as flexible as 2.0L engine
  • Interior quality has been patchy over years
  • Some ergonomic interior issues
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2024 Mazda MX-5 ND G20 GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 2000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2024 Mazda MX-5 ND G20 GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

$55,141 Drive Away^
Burwood, VIC

Dealer demo
18 hours ago

Top2020 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive Snowflake White Pearl 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 10706 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2020 MAZDA MX-5 TARGA TOP AUTOMATIC COUPE * RED LEATHER INTERIOR * TARGA TOP COUPE * BLUETOOTH PHONE AND AUDIO * SERVICE HISTORY * SMOOTH AUTOMATIC Whether you're interested in the dynamic Mazda3, the versatile CX-5, or any other Mazda model, we have new, demo, and pre-owned vehicles to suit your needs. Mazda is a symbol of quality, innovation, and excellence. Our spacious location offers covers over 6,000 square meters. It's more than just a dealership; it's an immersive reta

$42,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
25/04/2024

Top2017 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 31942 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.5L

Come in and buy a car that has been fully workshopped with a roadworthy certificate from a trusted family run business that has been servicing the local area for almost 50 years. Call us today to arrange a test drive and all your finance needs. We are the region’s highest rated dealer on with a 4.7/5 Star Rating, we offer unrivalled vehicle quality and high standards across sales, service and parts. Look at our reviews and see why our customers rate us as one of the best! Our specialized sal

$32,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Arncliffe, NSW

Dealer used
25/04/2024

Top2015 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 49000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.5L

Compact convertible with the spirited 1.5 litre engine, T-Bar Tiptronic auto including paddle shift, SatNav, luxurious sports styled leather seating, cruise and traction control, front side air bags, push button start, Bluetooth, heated front seating, custom alloy wheels with low profile tyres plus more. Very low 49,000, 2 keys and full service history. Stunning

$32,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Welshpool, WA

Dealer used
26/04/2024

Top2022 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 5000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Fun to drive soft top convertible with the economical 2.0 litre engine, Six speed Skyactiv auto, SatNav, Cruise and traction control, front side airbags, Blind spot monitoring, Forward collision mitigation, Push button start, Bluetooth, Blackout alloy wheels and so much more. Very low 5,000kms with new car warranty until 2027. Absolutely Stunning! We are a friendly and efficient company, trading with integrity and determined to give our customers the very best of service. WA's most trust

$43,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
21 hours ago

2024 Mazda MX-5 ND G20 GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 2000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2024 Mazda MX-5 ND G20 GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

$55,141 Drive Away^
Burwood, VIC

Dealer demo
18 hours ago

2022 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 5000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Fun to drive soft top convertible with the economical 2.0 litre engine, Six speed Skyactiv auto, SatNav, Cruise and traction control, front side airbags, Blind spot monitoring, Forward collision mitigation, Push button start, Bluetooth, Blackout alloy wheels and so much more. Very low 5,000kms with new car warranty until 2027. Absolutely Stunning! We are a friendly and efficient company, trading with integrity and determined to give our customers the very best of service. WA's most trust

$43,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
21 hours ago

2023 Mazda MX-5 ND G20 GT RF SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Targa

  • 497 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

As New with under 1000klms.

$48,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Rockingham, WA

Dealer used
26/04/2024

2015 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 49000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.5L

Compact convertible with the spirited 1.5 litre engine, T-Bar Tiptronic auto including paddle shift, SatNav, luxurious sports styled leather seating, cruise and traction control, front side air bags, push button start, Bluetooth, heated front seating, custom alloy wheels with low profile tyres plus more. Very low 49,000, 2 keys and full service history. Stunning

$32,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Welshpool, WA

Dealer used
26/04/2024

2017 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 31942 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.5L

Come in and buy a car that has been fully workshopped with a roadworthy certificate from a trusted family run business that has been servicing the local area for almost 50 years. Call us today to arrange a test drive and all your finance needs. We are the region’s highest rated dealer on with a 4.7/5 Star Rating, we offer unrivalled vehicle quality and high standards across sales, service and parts. Look at our reviews and see why our customers rate us as one of the best! Our specialized sal

$32,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Arncliffe, NSW

Dealer used
25/04/2024

2020 Mazda MX-5 ND GT SKYACTIV-Drive Snowflake White Pearl 6 Speed Sports Automatic Roadster

  • 10706 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2020 MAZDA MX-5 TARGA TOP AUTOMATIC COUPE * RED LEATHER INTERIOR * TARGA TOP COUPE * BLUETOOTH PHONE AND AUDIO * SERVICE HISTORY * SMOOTH AUTOMATIC Whether you're interested in the dynamic Mazda3, the versatile CX-5, or any other Mazda model, we have new, demo, and pre-owned vehicles to suit your needs. Mazda is a symbol of quality, innovation, and excellence. Our spacious location offers covers over 6,000 square meters. It's more than just a dealership; it's an immersive reta

$42,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
25/04/2024

2017 MAZDA MX-5 RF GT 6 SP AUTOMATIC 2D CONVERTIBLE

  • 61000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Super fun, zippy MX-5. Full Service history. New tyres 09/23. Registered till 08/24. Pearl White. Great on Fuel.

$31,000Negotiable
Bertram, WA

21/04/2024

2017 Mazda Mx-5 Rf Gt 6 Sp Automatic 2d Convertible

  • 33000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 GT RF 2 door Sky activ-Drive, 6 speed 2.0i Automatic. This car was listed on the WOVR for a minor collision (no airbags deployed and no mechanical or structural damage, only front panels). The perfect getaway car for weekdays and weekends. The integrated Bluetooth system connects your enabled phone through the audio system. Stay safe with these features: It has 4 airbags fitted for your safety with an ANCAP safety rating of 5. This Mazda MX-5 Convertible has passenger

$24,999
Carindale, QLD

23/07/2022

Overview of the Mazda Mx5

Overview of the Mazda Mx5

In 1989 this compact, lightweight Japanese roadster emerged to invoke fond memories of great, affordable British sports cars of the past.

One of the world's most popular sports cars ever since, the MX-5 has won countless fans with its engaging dynamics, affordable pricing and a retractable (soft or hard) roof that accessed open-air motoring.

MAZDA MX-5 GENERATIONS

1989-1997

1998-2005

2005-2015

2015 on

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

1.5L 4-cylinder: 6.1 to 6.4 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder: 6.9 to 7.1 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder (pre-2015): 8.1 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO MAZDA MX-5

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: MAZDA MX-5 (2015 ON)

The first Mazda MX-5s have proven themselves to be very robust and durable, so it's no real surprise to learn that the all-new model from 2015 seems to represent more of the same.

About the only complaint we've heard is that some examples make a clunking noise from the rear suspension which has since been identified as a noise rather than a problem.

But we'd still drive any second-hand MX-5 through a commercial car-wash to check for leaks in the roof, but there's a high likelihood you'll almost never find one.

In the case of the sliding-roof RF model, make sure the roof works properly as it's a complicated set-up that requires proper alignment.

Beyond that, as with any sports car, check for accident damage. The rule of thumb is that if you can see where repairs have been made, they haven't been made properly.