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    Mazda MX-5

    New from

    $36,090 excl. on-roads

    8.2

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 - 9.1 L / 100km

    About the Mazda MX-5

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D targa and 2D convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $41,210 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $57,220 for the GT Rs.

    There are 4 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2024.

    The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 135kW and 205Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 MX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda MX-5

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 4
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
      • Operation: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.80
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Integrated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Front: 950
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1320
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1096
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1325
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Painted Body Colour
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 8.80
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.80
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: None
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    GT

    Adds to Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 9
      • Subwoofer
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    GT RS

    Adds to GT:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    Removes from GT:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather

    35th Anniversary

    Adds to GT RS:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    Removes from GT RS:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 8.80
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Mica
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: None
    See all 2025 Mazda MX-5 Specs

    2025 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

    1230mm
    1735mm
    3915mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

    2025 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5

    The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda MX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda MX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mazda MX-5Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    See all Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda MX-5?

    The Mazda MX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 Mazda MX-5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?

    The Mazda MX-5 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mazda MX-5 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $41,210.

    The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the GT RS that starts from $57,220.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, GT, GT RS and 35th Anniversary.

    The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda MX-5 uses premium unleaded.

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