The updated 2024 Mazda MX-5 lineup has hit Australia, with prices up by $150 since the original launch announcement last October.
A total of nine variants will be offered across Roadster and RF body styles, with prices starting from $41,520 before on-road costs for the MX-5 Roadster and $46,250 before on-roads for the MX-5 RF.
Touted as “the most exhilarating MX-5 driving experience yet”, the 2024 Mazda MX-5 is headlined by a new DSC-TRACK stability control mode for circuit driving, a newly developed Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential, and a new 8.8-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system that will also debut Mazda Connected Services in Australia.
For the full rundown of what’s new, read our previous coverage here.
Pricing
Pricing for the facelifted MX-5 is around $2000-$2500 compared to the outgoing range, and already has been subjected to minor price increases since the original announcement (by about $150).
MX-5 Roadster
| Model Variant | $RRP |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 Roadster 6MT | $41,520 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 Roadster GT 6MT | $48,640 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 Roadster GT 6AT | $50,140 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 Roadster GT RS 6MT | $51,640 |
MX-5 RF
| Model Variant | $RRP |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 RF 6MT | $46,250 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT 6MT | $53,140 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT 6AT | $54,640 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT Black Roof 6AT | $55,660 |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT RS 6MT | $56,140 |
Prices exclude on-road costs
To see how the Mazda MX-5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Just one engine is offered with the MX-5 in Australia.
| Mazda MX-5 G20 | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl petrol |
| Power | 135kW @ 7000rpm |
| Torque | 205Nm @ 4000rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic (GT) |
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel consumption – combined | 6.8-7.0L / 100km – Roadster 6.9-7.2L / 100km – RF |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 |
| Minimum octane rating | 95 RON or higher |
To see how the Mazda MX-5 lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | MX-5 Roadster | MX-5 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3915mm | 3915mm |
| Width | 1735mm | 1735mm |
| Height | 1230mm | 1235mm |
| Track | 1495mm – front 1505mm – rear | 1495mm – front 1505mm – rear |
| Wheelbase | 1505mm | 1505mm |
| Ground clearance | 135mm – with driver (75kg) 150mm – unladen | 135mm – with driver (75kg) 150mm – unladen |
Servicing and Warranty
The MX-5 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of roadside assistance too.
Scheduled maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.
Mazda offers capped-price servicing. The first five services for both manual and automatic models are detailed below.
| Service | MX-5 G20 6MT | MX-5 G20 6AT |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months/15,000km | $447 | $447 |
| 24 months/30,000km | $555 | $555 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $530 | $530 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $555 | $555 |
| 60 months/72,000km | $634 | $479 |
Safety
The Mazda MX-5 is currently unrated by ANCAP, as the ND-generation’s five-star ANCAP safety rating expired as of 1 January, 2024.
Pre-update models wore a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2016 testing, where the Japanese sports car scored 35.20 out of 37 against older criteria.
Standard saefty features include:
- 4 airbags
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Forward, reverse
- Pedestrian detection – front
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Hill-start assist
- Lane departure warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Seatbelt warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
Three distinct trim levels are available with both body styles.
GT RS shown 
MX-5 standard equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels – black metallic
- 205/45 tyres
- Cloth soft-top
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic LED headlights
- Power mirrors – piano black
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Climate control
- Cruise control
- Black cloth seat trim
- 8.8-inch Mazda Connect display
- Mazda Connected Services
- Apple CarPlay – wireless or USB
- Android Auto – wireless or USB
- 6-speaker sound system
- AM, FM, DAB radio
- Bluetooth phone, audio
- Satellite navigation
MX-5 GT adds:
- 17-inch alloys – machined
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Power mirrors – body colour, heated
- Black leather seat trim
- Heated seats
- Bose premium sound system
- 9 speakers
- 203-watt amplifier
- Keyless entry
MX-5 RF GT Black Roof adds:
- Black retractable roof
- Tan Nappa leather
MX-5 GT RS adds:
- 17-inch BBS forged alloy wheels
- Bilstein suspension dampers
- Brembo front brakes
- Suspension front tower brace bar
- Power mirrors – piano black, heated
- DSC-TRACK mode
Colours
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
- Zircon Sand Metallic^
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic^
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic^
- Aero Grey Metallic
^Premium paint incurs extra charge
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