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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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1990 NA Mazda MX5 - Original

  • 284000 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

1990 Mazda MX5. 1.6l Manual. Australian Delivered with original log books. Fantastic example of an iconic sports car. Have owned for over 10 years including membership of Mazda MX5 club of WA. Time to let someone else own and enjoy driving this amazing convertible. Have replaced timing belt and seals, new radiator and belts. New brakes. New 30mm lowered king springs and bilstein struts/shocks. Soft Top in great condition. Have original torneau cover and also original alloy daisy wheels and cent

$11,500Negotiable
Jindalee, WA

2 hours ago

1992 MAZDA MX-5 5 SP MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE

  • 175850 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

1992 Mazda MX-5. Purchased second hand in 2007 on about 160,000 kms. Serviced regularly at Mazda MX-5 specialists.Timing belt done circa 2009. All standard except for Moma steering wheel installed by previous owner. Hardtop roof. Aircon gas needs refilling. Small chip in centre of windscreen. Crack in top of dashboard. Used for day drives around Sydney - Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Bowral etc. Selling due to downsizing.

$18,500Negotiable
Glenwood, NSW

01/05/2024

1997 MAZDA MX-5 5 SP MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE

$19,500
Southgate, NSW

01/05/2024

1989 MAZDA MX-5 -

  • 200852 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Mazda knew these would become an instant classic in 1989 when releasing the NA Series 1 in Mazda Classic Red. This is a brilliant example of a wonderful car finished in Mazda Classic Red over Black interior. This Mazda was optioned from new with Factory Air-Conditioning and is currently fitted with the 15'' NB Series Wheels fitted with Semi Slick Road Tyre's, the sale will also include the Original NA Wheels. This MX-5 also comes with some Original Paperwork as well as Service History. In great

$15,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Auburn, NSW

Dealer used
30/04/2024

1990 Mazda NA MX-5

  • 208000 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

I'm selling this desirable MX5 which is in excellent mechanical condition only because I have bought a BMW Z3 roadster, and being a pensioner with three cars is becoming too expensive. The mazda has had a complete engine rebuild including the clutch in 2019. Since then it has done only about 6,500 km. Recent expenses on the car include a new clutch slave and master cylinders, new fuel pump, new aluminium radiator, wooden(sport steering) wheel, toneau cover for the soft top, roll bar, a new rear

$16,000
Seaton, SA

30/04/2024

1994 Mazda Mx-5 Clubman 5 Sp Manual 2d Convertible

  • 213000 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

1994 Mazda Mx-5 Clubman 5 Sp Manual 2d Convertible 1.8L Inline 4 5 Sp Manual Unleaded Petrol Red 213,000kms Power Windows and Steering. Please Call Sami on for More Infomation & Inspection

$13,000Negotiable
Yennora, NSW

20/09/2022

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.