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About the Mazda MX-5
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Mazda MX-5 is classified as a 2 Door Convertible currently on sale in Australia as part of the MX5X generation, starting from $37,700 MLRP for the G20 ROADSTER and topping out at $53,900 for the G20 RF GT RS.
There are 23 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The MX-5 is built in Japan and is available with 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to RWD. The MX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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7.7
7.6
9.2
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2023 Mazda MX-5 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| G20 ROADSTER | $39,900 | $39,900 |
| G20 RF | $44,400 | $44,400 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT | $46,700 | $48,200 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT RS | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| G20 RF GT | $51,100 | $52,500 |
| G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH | $53,500 | $53,500 |
| G20 RF GT RS | $53,900 | $53,900 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1230mm
1735mm
3915mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the G20 ROADSTER with a 6 Speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection and uses 6.9L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda MX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH with a 6 Speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection and uses 9.1L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| G20 BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.1 |
| G20 RF | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| G20 RF GT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.1 |
| G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| G20 RF GT RS | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| G20 ROADSTER | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT RS | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Mazda MX-5?
All Mazda MX-5’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 10,000km km, whichever comes first.
2023 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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.
Mazda MX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the G20 ROADSTER that starts from $37,700.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the G20 RF GT RS that starts from $53,900
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- G20 ROADSTER
- G20 RF
- G20 ROADSTER GT
- G20 ROADSTER GT RS
- G20 RF GT
- G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
- G20 BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER
- G20 RF GT RS
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the G20 RF which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the G20 RF which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the G20 RF which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses premium unleaded petrol