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    2003 Mazda MX-5

    Used from

    $40,480 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    4 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Mazda MX-5

    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.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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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
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $40,480 - $61,100
    $40,480
    $210,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 4 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2003 Mazda MX-5 Price

    *excl. on-roads

    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

    SP

    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

    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.

    Next Steps

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    Mazda MX-5 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $40,480.

    The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the SP that starts from $61,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and SP.

    The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1680mm wide, 3975mm in length and sits 1225mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the SP which has 159kW of power from its 1.8L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

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

    The Mazda MX-5 uses premium unleaded.