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1998 Mazda MX-5

New from

$38,795 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Mazda MX-5

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $38,795 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $46,605 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 106kW and 165Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 1998 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

99.07 - 103.31 kW/t

99.07 kW/t

149.63 kW/t

Boot Space

144 litres

Price

$38,795 - $46,605

$38,795

$85,982

Warranty (Years)

3 years

1 year

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 10 years

2 years

9 years

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1998 Mazda MX-5 Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$0
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$39,800
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,300
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$38,795
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$39,040
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$42,995
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$44,495
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,795
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$42,040
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$0
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,106
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,105
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$46,605
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,775
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$44,020
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,900
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,910
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,410
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$40,775
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,020

Heritage

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$44,475

*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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1998 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Electric
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Cassette
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Local Body Type: Roadster
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.31
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1415
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
- Overall Height (mm): 1225
- Overall Length (mm): 3975
- Overall Width (mm): 1680
- Rear Track (mm): 1440
- Wheelbase (mm): 2265
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 48
- Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 12.7
- 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 Configuration: Single
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- 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
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 144
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 106
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 165
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 122
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Hard
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- 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 Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 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
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- 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
Ventilation
- 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
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- 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
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1026
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Heritage

Adds to Base:

Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 144
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 31.8
- Front Headroom (mm): 942
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1250
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1086
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1263
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 49.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 49.7
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9700
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Key
Paint
- Type: Mica
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 142
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Wood

Removes from Base:

Audio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 48
- Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 12.7
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 Configuration: Single
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 144
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 122
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Hard
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
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
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger

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1998 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

1225mm

1680mm

3975mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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1998 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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1998 Mazda MX-5 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?

The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 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.