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    2012 Mazda MX-5 Base Pricing and Spec

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    $15,700

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive two-door convertible that was released to the Australian market on 60th March 2009 classified as a NC MY09. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a 2d convertible built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $15,700.

    The Mazda MX-5 is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 2.0L INLINE 4 engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6700 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 192g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 617km per full tank.

    The Mazda MX-5 measures 1245mm (49.0 inches) in height, 3995mm (157.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2330mm (91.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1123kg (2475.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Base has a 118mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 3.727.

    The Mazda MX-5 has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Eng Scuttle. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0NC30F100123456.

    Best For
    City driving
    Fun
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    50 L617 km
    2D CONVERTIBLE
    petrol
    2.0L
    REAR WHEEL DRIVE
    6 MT
    2
    2

    Dimensions

    1245mm
    1720mm
    3995mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)1999
    Size (L)2.0L
    InductionINLINE 4
    CamshaftDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power118kW
    Power RPM6700
    Torque188Nm
    Torque RPM5000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio10.8

    Transmission6 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio3.727
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveREAR WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)8.1
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)0
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)0
    Tank Size (L)50
    Fuel TypePREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined192
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front205/45 R17
    Tyre Rear205/45 R17
    Front Rim Size7x17
    Rear Rim Size7x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1245
    Vehicle Length (mm)3995
    Vehicle Width (mm)1720
    Ground Clearance (mm)118
    Wheelbase (mm)2330
    Turning Circle (m)9.4
    Unladen Weight (kg)1123
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)0
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)0
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)0

    Compliance Plate LocationPass Side Eng Scuttle
    Country Of OriginJAPAN
    Number of Doors2
    Seats2
    Service Interval KMs10
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationDriver Side Eng Scuttle
    VIN NumberJM0NC30F100123456
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2012-10-31

    ANCAP Rating4
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-