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1996 Mazda MX-5

New from

$43,160 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 80,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Mazda MX-5

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $43,160 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $48,465 for the Base.

There are 2 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia.

The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 98kW and 155Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 1996 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

97.03 - 100 kW/t

69.18 kW/t

112.98 kW/t

Boot Space

92 litres

524 litres

Price

$43,160 - $48,465

$43,160

$296,800

Warranty (Years)

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

80,000 km

Years on Sale

1 - 10 years

2 years

9 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Ground Clearance Unladen

115 mm

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1996 Mazda MX-5 Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,160
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$46,355
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$48,465
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,270

Clubman

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$44,505

*excl. on-roads

All Mazda MX-5 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$42,140	$56,290
2024	$39,210	$56,140
2023	$38,340	$52,790
2022	$37,690	$51,720
2021	$36,090	$51,120

*excl. on-roads

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1996 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Electric
- Number Of Bands: 2
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- System Brand Name: Panasonic
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Local Body Type: Convertible
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 100
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 92
- Front Headroom (mm): 942
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1093
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1280
- Front Track (mm): 1410
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 115
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 43
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 50.4
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9140
- Overall Height (mm): 1230
- Overall Length (mm): 3975
- Overall Width (mm): 1675
- Rear Track (mm): 1430
- Wheelbase (mm): 2265
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Bore Engine: 83
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 9
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1839
- Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 85
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Concealed
- Headlights Configuration: Single
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 36
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.5
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 133
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 98
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 155
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 2
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Lidded
- Console Floor Type: Full
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.1
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Mechanical
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
- Wiper Mist Setting
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Duration (months): 72
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 80000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 80000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 980
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Clubman

Adds to Base:

Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Number Of Bands: 2
- System Brand Name: Panasonic
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
Dimensions
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 115
Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
- Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Transmission
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Visibility
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Mechanical
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Wiper Mist Setting

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1996 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

1230mm

1675mm

3975mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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1996 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

Mazda MX-5	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-

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1996 Mazda MX-5 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?

The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 year 80,000 km limit 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.