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2003 Mazda MX-5

New from

$38,930 excl. on-roads

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Not Available

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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 $38,930 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $45,090 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the MX-5 available in Australia.

The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 107kW and 168Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2003 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

94.36 - 98.53 kW/t

70.95 kW/t

191.34 kW/t

Boot Space

144 litres

410 litres

Price

$38,930 - $45,090

$38,930

$210,000

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 10 years

2 years

9 years

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$40,480
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$40,530
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$38,930
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,540
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,590
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,870
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$42,890
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,980
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$42,030
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$40,370
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,040
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$45,090
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$43,310

*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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2003 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Electric
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
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): 98.53
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
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
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
- 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 Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Green
- Type: Metallic
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
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 146
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 107
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 168
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- 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 Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 2
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
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
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- 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): 1086
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

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

1225mm

1680mm

3975mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

Mazda MX-5	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-

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2003 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.