About the Mazda MX-5
The 1996 Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $43,160 for the Base variant and topping out at $48,465 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia.
The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 98kW and 155Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1996 MX-5 was offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,160 |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,160 |
CLUBMAN
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,505 |
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
1996 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 year 80,000 km limit 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.
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Mazda MX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $43,160.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $48,465.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and CLUBMAN.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1675mm wide, 3975mm in length and sits 1230mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 98kW of power from its 1.8L MULTI-POINT 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 unleaded.