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    Mazda MX-5 Base (2005) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $46,975 before on-road costs.

    This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6700 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 8.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 207g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 568km per full tank

    The Mazda MX-5 measures 1245mm (49.0 inches) in height, 3995mm (157.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2330mm (91.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1122kg (2473.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    105.17 - 106.79 kW/t
    84.75 kW/t
    165.25 kW/t
    Boot Space
    150 litres
    150 litres
    410 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.5 - 8.8 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    12.1 L/100km
    Price
    $41,860 - $48,735
    $41,860
    $159,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 11 years
    3 years
    10 years

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    Dimensions

    3,995 mm
    1,720 mm
    1,245 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,995 mm
    Overall Width1,720 mm
    Overall Height1,245 mm
    Wheelbase2,330 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 207

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 87.5
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Compression Ratio: 10.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Mzr 2.0
    Engine (L): 2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 83.1
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
    Main Capacity (L): 50
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.8
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.8

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 188
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Rear

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Roadster

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 150

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
    Front Track (in): 58.7
    Front Track (mm): 1490
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
    Overall Height (in): 49
    Overall Height (mm): 1245
    Overall Length (in): 157.3
    Overall Length (mm): 3995
    Overall Width (in): 67.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1720
    Rear Track (in): 58.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1495
    Wheelbase (in): 91.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2330

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: Silver
    Type: Metallic

    Convertible Roof

    Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
    Hard Operation: Removable
    Roof Hard Type: Hard
    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1122
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2474

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio System

    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front
    Number of Outlets in Front (12V): 1

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Leather
    Gear Selector: Alloy

    Crash Test Results

    Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
    Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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