Mazda MX-5

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The Mazda MX-5 was first released in 1989, and 1.1 million sales later it remains one of the world’s most iconic and affordable sports cars. The MX-5 is available with a 1.5 or 2.0-litre petrol engine – giving you 130 bhp and 182 bhp, respectively. This is a model made by car-lovers, for car-lovers – with its simplicity exemplified by its manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive and lack of unnecessary turbocharge. Mazda have done their homework and designed the perfect toy for big kids, that can only be driven with a smile.

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MX-5 IV (ND2)

Engine Introduced Bodytype
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic 2018 Cabriolet
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) 2018 Cabriolet
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) 2015 Targa
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) Automatic 2015 Targa
1.5 SkyActiv-G (131 Hp) 2017 Targa
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic 2018 Targa
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) 2018 Targa
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) i-ELOOP 2015 Cabriolet
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) 2015 Cabriolet
1.5 SkyActiv G (131 Hp) 2015 Cabriolet
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) 2012 Roadster
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) 2012 Roadster
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) 2012 Cabriolet
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) 2012 Cabriolet
1.8 (126 Hp) 2008 Cabriolet
2.0 (161 Hp) 2008 Cabriolet
2.0 (161 Hp) Automatic 2008 Cabriolet
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) 2005 Cabriolet
2.0 i 16V (160 Hp) 2005 Cabriolet
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) 2005 Cabriolet
2.0 i 16V (167 Hp) 2005 Cabriolet
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 Hp) 2005 Cabriolet
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 Hp) 2005 Cabriolet
1.6 i 16V (110 Hp) 1998 Cabriolet
1.6 i 16V (125 Hp) 1998 Cabriolet
1.8 i 16V (140 Hp) 1998 Cabriolet
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) 2000 Cabriolet
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) Automatic 2000 Cabriolet
1.6 (115 Hp) 1990 Cabriolet
1.6 (90 Hp) 1995 Cabriolet
1.8 (130 Hp) 1994 Cabriolet

MX-5 IV (ND2) 

Performance & Engine

Engine Drivetrain Power (hp)
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic Rear wheel drive 181
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Rear wheel drive 181
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) Automatic Rear wheel drive 160
1.5 SkyActiv-G (131 Hp) Rear wheel drive 131
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic Rear wheel drive 181
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Rear wheel drive 181
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) i-ELOOP Rear wheel drive 160
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
1.5 SkyActiv G (131 Hp) Rear wheel drive 131
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) Rear wheel drive 126
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) Rear wheel drive 126
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
1.8 (126 Hp) Rear wheel drive 126
2.0 (161 Hp) Rear wheel drive 161
2.0 (161 Hp) Automatic Rear wheel drive 161
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) Rear wheel drive 126
2.0 i 16V (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) Rear wheel drive 126
2.0 i 16V (167 Hp) Rear wheel drive 167
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 Hp) Rear wheel drive 160
1.6 i 16V (110 Hp) Rear wheel drive 110
1.6 i 16V (125 Hp) Rear wheel drive 125
1.8 i 16V (140 Hp) Rear wheel drive 140
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) Rear wheel drive 146
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) Automatic Rear wheel drive 146
1.6 (115 Hp) Rear wheel drive 115
1.6 (90 Hp) Rear wheel drive 90
1.8 (130 Hp) Rear wheel drive 130

MX-5 IV (ND2) 

Fuel Economy & Emissions

Engine Fuel Type Tank Capacity (L)
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 45
1.5 SkyActiv-G (131 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) i-ELOOP Petrol (Gasoline) 45
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 45
1.5 SkyActiv G (131 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 45
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.8 (126 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline)
2.0 (161 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline)
2.0 (161 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline)
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
2.0 i 16V (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
2.0 i 16V (167 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.6 i 16V (110 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.6 i 16V (125 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.8 i 16V (140 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 50
1.6 (115 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 48
1.6 (90 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 48
1.8 (130 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 48

MX-5 IV (ND2) 

Dimensions & Boot Space

Engine Length Width
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic 3914 1735
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) 3914 1735
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) 3915 1735
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 Hp) Automatic 3915 1735
1.5 SkyActiv-G (131 Hp) 3915 1735
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) Automatic 3914 1735
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp) 3914 1735
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) i-ELOOP 3915 1735
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) 3915 1735
1.5 SkyActiv G (131 Hp) 3915 1735
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) 4020 1720
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) 4020 1720
1.8 MZR (126 Hp) 4020 1720
2.0 MZR (160 Hp) 4020 1720
1.8 (126 Hp) 4020 1720
2.0 (161 Hp) 4020 1720
2.0 (161 Hp) Automatic 4020 1720
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) 3995 1720
2.0 i 16V (160 Hp) 3995 1720
1.8 i 16V (126 Hp) 3995 1720
2.0 i 16V (167 Hp) 3995 1720
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 Hp) 3995 1720
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 Hp) 3995 1720
1.6 i 16V (110 Hp) 3975 1680
1.6 i 16V (125 Hp) 3975 1680
1.8 i 16V (140 Hp) 3975 1680
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) 3975 1680
1.8i 16V (146 Hp) Automatic 3975 1680
1.6 (115 Hp) 3975 1675
1.6 (90 Hp) 3975 1675
1.8 (130 Hp) 3975 1675

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