Overview
The 2016 Mazda Mx-5 GT is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2015 classified as a K. The Mazda Mx-5 is regarded as a sports built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $21,000.
The Mazda Mx-5 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 1.5L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 96 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. Mazda claims the MX-5 GT uses 6.1L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 142g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 738km per full tank.
The Mazda Mx-5 measures 1225mm (48.2 inches) in height, 3915mm (154.1 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2310mm (90.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1032kg (2275.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 GT 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, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2016 Mazda Mx-5 GT has a 140mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 2.866.
The Mazda Mx-5 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0ND2EAA00000011.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1496 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 96kW |
| Power RPM | 7000 |
| Torque | 150Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 |
| Bore Stroke | 74.5x85.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.866 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 8.1 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 142 |
| CO2 Urban | 189 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 115 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1225 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 3915 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1735 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2310 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1032 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JM0ND2EAA00000011 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2017 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |