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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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Top1997 MAZDA MX-5 5 SP MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE

$19,500
Southgate, NSW

24/04/2024

Top2022 Mazda MX-5 MX5X6C2R20 G20 Roadster White Manual Convertible

  • 11726 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual

The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Roadster embodies the spirit of driving pleasure, featuring a lively 2.0i manual transmission that puts you in complete control of the exhilarating driving experience. As a convertible, it offers the freedom to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, enhancing the joy of every journey. Safety is paramount, with lane departure warning ensuring you stay on course, while a reverse camera provides added confidence when maneuvering in tight spaces. The convenience of

$39,990 Drive Away^
Parramatta Park, QLD

Dealer used
24/04/2024

Top2023 Mazda MX-5 ND RF Platinum Quartz 6 Speed Manual Convertible

  • 7 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4

WELCOME TO SOUTHPORT MAZDA At Southport Mazda, we are proud to deliver a wide selection of competitively priced Mazda passenger and Mazda commercial vehicles across the Gold Coast. Whether you're after something fun or convenient we offer a range of new, demonstrator and used cars to suit every lifestyle. Your search starts here. As a qualified Mazda dealer, Southport Mazda offers fuss-free, tailored finance solutions. Our Mazda-qualified Service and Parts team will ensure your car meets its o

$47,394 Drive Away^
Southport, QLD

Dealer demo
24/04/2024

2022 Mazda MX-5 MX5X6C2R20 G20 Roadster White Manual Convertible

  • 11726 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual

The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Roadster embodies the spirit of driving pleasure, featuring a lively 2.0i manual transmission that puts you in complete control of the exhilarating driving experience. As a convertible, it offers the freedom to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, enhancing the joy of every journey. Safety is paramount, with lane departure warning ensuring you stay on course, while a reverse camera provides added confidence when maneuvering in tight spaces. The convenience of

$39,990 Drive Away^
Parramatta Park, QLD

Dealer used
24/04/2024

2023 Mazda MX-5 ND RF Platinum Quartz 6 Speed Manual Convertible

  • 7 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 4

WELCOME TO SOUTHPORT MAZDA At Southport Mazda, we are proud to deliver a wide selection of competitively priced Mazda passenger and Mazda commercial vehicles across the Gold Coast. Whether you're after something fun or convenient we offer a range of new, demonstrator and used cars to suit every lifestyle. Your search starts here. As a qualified Mazda dealer, Southport Mazda offers fuss-free, tailored finance solutions. Our Mazda-qualified Service and Parts team will ensure your car meets its o

$47,394 Drive Away^
Southport, QLD

Dealer demo
24/04/2024

1997 MAZDA MX-5 5 SP MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE

$19,500
Southgate, NSW

24/04/2024

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.