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Next-generation Mazda MX-5 will likely be a hybrid of some sort
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1998 Mazda MX-5
The 1998 Mazda MX-5 is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $38,795.
There are 2 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-1993.
The 1998 MX-5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Mazda MX-5 is only available with a motor that produces 106kW and 165Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $38,795 - $46,605â€
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Convertible
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $38,795 - $46,605â€
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Convertible
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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1998 Mazda MX-5
Features & Specs
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Exterior & Dimensions
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1998 Mazda MX-5
Available Variants
The Mazda MX-5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Heritage.
1998 Mazda MX-5
News
Derek Fung
Next-generation Mazda MX-5 will likely be a hybrid of some sort
The next-generation 'NE' Mazda MX-5 is still quite a while away, but it looks as though it will feature some form of electrification.
22 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Mazda engineers built a V6-powered MX-5 decades ago
Although it proved to be a dead end, Mazda's European arm briefly toyed with a V6-powered MX-5 two decades ago.
23 Days Ago
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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
144 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 - 11 years
3 years
10 years
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Base
2026
$42,640
GT
2026
$49,290
Gt Rs
2026
$52,290
Year
2026
Engine Type
2.0L Combustion
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Body Type
Convertible
Targa
Number of Doors
2 Doors
Drivetrain
Rear
Maximum Power
135 kW
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1998 Mazda MX-5
Dimensions
3,975 mm
1,680 mm
1,225 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,975 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,680 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,265 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,200 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mazda MX-5
Sales Data
2024662Total Sales
2025821Total Sales
2026106YTD Sales
Mazda MX-5 Sales rolling 12-months#
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1998 Mazda MX-5
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the base variant that starts from $38,795.
See all Mazda MX-5 PricingThe largest Mazda MX-5 is the base variant which measures 1680mm wide, 3975mm in length and sits 1225mm tall.
All variants of the Mazda MX-5 have a maximum power of 106kW and 165nm of torque.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The Mazda MX-5 uses Unleaded Petrol.
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