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About the Mazda MX-5
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 Mazda MX-5 is classified as a 2 Door Convertible currently on sale in Australia as part of the MX5W generation, starting from $35,700 MLRP for the ROADSTER and topping out at $51,120 for the RF GT BURGUNDY LEATHER.
There are 42 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. 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.
Mazda MX-5 Rating
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Entry-level
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Overall rating
8.1
7.8
9.1
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2022 Mazda MX-5 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| G20 ROADSTER | $36,900 | $38,800 |
| G20 RF | $40,900 | $42,800 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT | $43,100 | $45,000 |
| G20 ROADSTER GT RS | $46,000 | $46,000 |
| G20 RF GT | $47,000 | $48,800 |
| G20 BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER | $47,900 | $49,800 |
| G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH | $47,900 | $49,800 |
| G20 RF GT RS | $49,800 | $49,800 |
*excl. on-roads
2022 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1230mm
1735mm
3915mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the ROADSTER with a 6 Speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Gasoline Direct Injection and uses 6.1L 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| RF | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.1 |
| RF GT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| RF GT BLK ROOF TERRACOTTA LTHR | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.1 |
| RF GT BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.1 |
| RF GT BURGUNDY LEATHER | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.1 |
| RF GT RS | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| RF GT WHITE LEATHER | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.1 |
| ROADSTER | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.4 |
| ROADSTER GT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.1 |
| ROADSTER GT RS | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.1 |
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.
2022 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 ROADSTER that starts from $35,700.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the RF GT WHITE LEATHER that starts from $51,120.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- ROADSTER
- G20 ROADSTER
- RF
- G20 RF
- ROADSTER GT
- G20 ROADSTER GT
- ROADSTER GT RS
- RF GT
- G20 ROADSTER GT RS
- RF GT BLK ROOF TERRACOTTA LTHR
- RF GT BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER
- G20 RF GT
- G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
- G20 BLK ROOF WHITE LEATHER
- RF GT RS
- RF GT BURGUNDY LEATHER
- RF GT WHITE LEATHER
- G20 RF GT RS
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the RF which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the 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 RF which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses premium unleaded petrol.