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    2002 Mazda MX-5

    New from

    $41,190 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Mazda MX-5

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $41,190 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $61,100 for the SP.

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

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (113kW/181Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (150kW/280Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2002 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • 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): 104.15
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
    • 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
      • Front Track (mm): 1415
      • 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
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1225
      • Overall Length (mm): 3975
      • Overall Width (mm): 1680
      • Rear Track (mm): 1440
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2265
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1839
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 85
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 113
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • 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 Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • 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
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • 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
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • 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): 1085
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    SP

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.05
    • Engine
      • Compressor: Turbo
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
      • 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): 6.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1119
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 104.15
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 113
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1085
    See all 2002 Mazda MX-5 Specs

    2001 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

    1225mm
    1680mm
    3975mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2001 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

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    2002 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

    2002 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.

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    Mazda MX-5 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $41,190.

    The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the SP that starts from $61,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and SP.

    The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1680mm wide, 3975mm in length and sits 1225mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the SP which has 159kW of power from its 1.8L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the SP which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda MX-5 uses Premium Unleaded.

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