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About the Mazda MX-5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D targa and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,890 for the Base variant and topping out at $51,100 for the GT Rs.
There are 4 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (135kW/205Nm) and 1.5L petrol direct injection (97kW/152Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2021 MX-5 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Price
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,020 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,820 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $49,120 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $49,900 |
100th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,320 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $49,400 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $36,090 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $37,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $41,200 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $43,200 |
GT RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $47,020 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $51,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1225mm
1735mm
3915mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda MX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda MX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Base that starts from $35,890.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the GT RS that starts from $51,100.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, GT, 100th Anniversary and GT RS.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses premium unleaded.