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About the Mazda MX-5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Mazda MX-5 is classified as a 2 Door Convertible which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the MX5X generation, starting from $37,500 MLRP for the G20 ROADSTER and topping out at $53,800 for the G20 RF GT RS.
There are 23 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The MX-5 is built in Japan and is available with Gasoline Direct Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive & Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive.
The MX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Mazda MX-5 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| G20 ROADSTER | $37,500 | $39,500 |
| G20 RF | $41,700 | $43,600 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT | $43,900 | $45,800 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT RS | $46,800 | $46,800 |
| G20 RF GT | $47,800 | $49,700 |
| G20 BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER | $48,800 | $50,700 |
| G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH | $48,800 | $50,700 |
| G20 RF GT RS | $50,700 | $50,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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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 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 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 | 6.9 L/100km |
| G20 RF | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| G20 RF GT | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 9.1 L/100km |
| G20 RF GT RS | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| G20 ROADSTER | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| G20 ROADSTER GT | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| G20 ROADSTER GT RS | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
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 $37,500.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the G20 RF GT RS that starts from $53,800.
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 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.