The Mazda MX-5 lineup has been tweaked slightly for 2025, with a limited-run 35th Anniversary joining the range and the most affordable RF variant getting the axe.
Mazda revealed the 35th Anniversary edition in October, and just 50 examples of the MX-5 GT-based convertible are coming to Australia from January 2025, each priced from $52,020 before on-road costs.
It’s finished in a unique Artisan Red paint colour, and features bespoke wheels, a beige soft-top, beige carpet and floor mats, plus a tan Nappa leather interior.
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Elsewhere in the lineup, the base RF has been axed for 2025, meaning there’s no longer a retractable hardtop MX-5 available for less than $50,000.
Mazda Australia has also increased prices across the range, with the entry-level MX-5 Roadster now starting from $43,020 before on-road costs.
This is a $1500 increase on its price earlier this year, and up $8530 on 2.0-litre versions of the ND when it arrived in Australia back in 2015.
Changes for the base variant include the debut of black cloth and suede upholstery, soft-touch ‘Maztex’ on the centre console and armrests, and body-coloured inner door trim.
All other variants are up by $1080, except the MX-5 RF GT Black Roof, which has increased by $1060. There are no running changes beyond what was introduced earlier this year alongside the arrival of Mazda Connected Services.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 Roadster manual | $43,020 (+$1500) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT manual | $49,720 (+$1080) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT automatic | $51,220 (+$1080) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 Roadster 35th Anniversary manual | $52,020 (NEW) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT RS manual | $52,720 (+$1080) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 RF GT manual | $54,220 (+$1080) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 RF GT automatic | $55,720 (+$1080) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Black Roof automatic | $56,720 (+$1060) |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 RF GT RS manual | $57,220 (+$1080) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Mazda MX-5 | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 135kW @ 7000rpm |
| Torque | 205Nm @ 4000rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or; 6-speed automatic |
| 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-octane premium unleaded or higher |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Mazda MX-5 Roadster | Mazda MX-5 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3915mm | 3915mm |
| Width | 1735mm | 1735mm |
| Height | 1230mm | 1235mm |
| Wheelbase | 1505mm | 1505mm |
| Track | 1495mm – front 1505mm – rear | 1495mm – front 1505mm – rear |
| Ground clearance (unladen) | 150mm | 150mm |
Servicing and Warranty
The MX-5 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of complimentary roadside assistance included.
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 interval | Mazda MX-5 manual | Mazda MX-5 automatic |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Standard safety features include:
- 4 airbags
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Forward, reverse
- Pedestrian detection – front
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Cruise control
- 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
The base MX-5 Roadster is fitted with the following as standard:
- 17-inch black metallic alloy wheels – black metallic
- Cloth soft-top
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic LED headlights
- Piano black mirror caps
- Power-adjustable mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Climate control
- Black cloth and suede upholstery (NEW)
- Soft-touch ‘Maztex’ centre console and armrests (NEW)
- Body-coloured inner door trim (previously GT and above)
- 8.8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 6-speaker sound system
- DAB digital radio
- Satellite navigation
The MX-5 GT adds:
- 17-inch machined alloy wheels
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Body-colour mirror caps
- Heated mirrors
- Black leather seat trim
- Heated seats
- Bose 9-speaker premium sound system with 203-watt amplifier
- Keyless entry
35th Anniversary
The new MX-5 35th Anniversary adds:
- Bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels
- Exclusive Artisan Red premium metallic paint
- Beige soft-top roof
- Tan Nappa leather upholstery
- Beige carpet and floormats
- 35th Anniversary headrests
- DSC-TRACK mode (stability control calibration)
The MX-5 RF GT Black Roof adds (over the GT):
- Black retractable roof
- Tan Nappa leather
The MX-5 GT RS adds (over the GT):
- 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 (stability control calibration)
GT RS
All MX-5s also come with a three-year Mazda Connected Services subscription, which includes:
- Emergency SOS after a crash
- Stolen vehicle tracking and vehicle location
- Remote locking, headlight flashing
- Fuel level and range
- Tyre pressure information
- Service reminders
- Geofencing alerts
Colours
The Mazda MX-5 is available in a choice of six core colours, excluding the 35th Anniversary-only Artisan Red.
Zircon Sand has been dropped for 2025.
The colour palette comprises:
- Aero Grey Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Artisan Red Metallic (35th Anniversary only)
All finishes except Machine Grey and Soul Red Crystal are available at no extra charge, with those two colours incurring a $595 premium.
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