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2003 Mazda MX-5

Used from

$40,480 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

4 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Mazda MX-5

Last updated Jul 01, 2025

The 2003 Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $40,480 for the Base variant and topping out at $61,100 for the SP.

There are 2 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2002.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (107kW/168Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (159kW/289Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The 2003 MX-5 was offered with a 4 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

95.89 - 143.94 kW/t

69.09 kW/t

193.85 kW/t

Boot Space

144 litres

115 litres

435 litres

Price

$40,480 - $61,100

$40,480

$210,000

Warranty (Years)

3 - 4 years

1 year

5 years

Years on Sale

1 - 10 years

New this year

10 years

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$40,480
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$40,530
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,540
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,590
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$42,890
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,980
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$42,030
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,040
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,090
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$46,595
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$49,655

SP

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$55,540
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$58,040
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$58,600
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$61,100

*excl. on-roads

All Mazda MX-5 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$41,210	$56,885
2024	$39,210	$56,140
2023	$38,340	$52,790
2022	$37,690	$51,720
2021	$35,890	$51,120

*excl. on-roads

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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Base

Antenna
- Type: Electric
Audio system
- Disc Stacker
- Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
- In-dash Cd
- Radio: Am/fm
Bumpers
- Colour: Painted
Convertible roof
- Glass Rear Window
- Operation: Manual
Cup holders
- Type: Fixed
Disc stacker
- Capacity: 6
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Front seat
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
- Type: Sports
Head rests
- Number: 2
Headlights
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Internal dimensions
- Headroom Front (in): 37.1
- Headroom Front: 942
- Hip Room Front (in): 49.2
- Hip Room Front: 1250
- Leg Room Front (in): 42.8
- Leg Room Front: 1086
- Shoulder Room Front (in): 49.7
- Shoulder Room Front: 1263
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
- On Dash: Alloy
- On Doors: Leather
- On Gear Selector: Leather
Non-corrosive body
- Location: Part
- Type: Alloy
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Power locks
- Operation: Remote
Power windows
- Number Of One Touch: 1
Remote boot/hatch release
- Operation: Remote Control
Remote fuel flap release
- Operation: Mechanical
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 2
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
- Type: Spacesaver
Speakers
- Number Of: 4
Steering wheel
- Type: Leather Covered
Ventilation system
- Particle Filter
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 72
Warranty paint
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

Adds to Base:

Luxury trim
- On Gear Selector: Alloy

Removes from Base:

Audio system
- Disc Stacker
- Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
Cup holders
- Type: Fixed
Disc stacker
- Capacity: 6
Luxury trim
- On Doors: Leather
- On Gear Selector: Leather
Power windows
- Number Of One Touch: 1
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

1225mm

1680mm

3975mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

Mazda MX-5	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?

The Mazda MX-5 offers a 4 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.