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    1996 Mazda MX-5

    Used from

    $43,160 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 80,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 7.2 L / 100km

    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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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    98.18 - 101.18 kW/t
    70.36 kW/t
    163.28 kW/t
    Boot Space
    92 litres
    92 litres
    524 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $43,160 - $48,465
    $43,160
    $296,800
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1996 Mazda MX-5 Price

    *excl. on-roads

    1996 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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    Base

    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Panasonic
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Cassette Search/repeat
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Seek
      • Seek/scan
      • Tape Logic Deck
      • Type: Stereo
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
      • Storage Cover: Soft
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Plastic
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Sports
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Head rests
      • Integrated
      • Type: Cushion
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Concealed
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Front: 942
      • Hip Room Front (in): 43
      • Hip Room Front: 1093
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1085
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 50.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1280
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Gauge
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power windows
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 80,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 80,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Mist Function
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    CLUBMAN

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Panasonic
      • Cassette Search/repeat
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Seek
      • Seek/scan
      • Tape Logic Deck
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Storage Cover: Soft
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Head rests
      • Integrated
      • Type: Cushion
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Power windows
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function
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    1996 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

    1230mm
    1675mm
    3975mm

    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.

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    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.

    Next Steps

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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.