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2015 Mazda MX-5

New from

$31,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.1 - 7.1 L / 100km

About the Mazda MX-5

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $31,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $41,550 for the GT.

There are 2 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2015.

Engine options include 1.5L petrol direct injection (96kW/150Nm), 1.5L petrol direct injection (96kW/150Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (118kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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Power to Weight

93.02 - 114.23 kW/t

70.74 kW/t

245.45 kW/t

Boot Space

130 litres

110 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.1 - 7.1 L/100km

4.4 L/100km

13.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

634 - 738 km

396 km

1,404 km

Price

$31,990 - $41,550

$23,990

$499,000

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 10 years

2 years

9 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Ground Clearance Unladen

140 - 150 mm

105 mm

150 mm

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2015 Mazda MX-5 Price

GT

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$0
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$39,990
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$0
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$37,990
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$41,550
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$39,550

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$34,490
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$36,490
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$0
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$33,990
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$31,990
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$34,990
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$32,990

*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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2015 Mazda MX-5 Specs

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Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Local Body Type: Roadster
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Platform Code: Nd
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1235
- Overall Length (mm): 3915
- Overall Width (mm): 1730
- Wheelbase (mm): 2315
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 74.5
- Engine (l): 1.5
- Engine (cc): 1496
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 85.8
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 131
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 96
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

Base

Adds to GT:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Colour Screen
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Brakes
- 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): 114.23
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 130
- Front Headroom (mm): 950
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1096
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325
- Front Track (mm): 1495
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
- Overall Height (mm): 1230
- Overall Width (mm): 1735
- Rear Track (mm): 1505
- Wheelbase (mm): 2310
Engine
- Bore Engine: 83.5
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1998
- Stroke Engine: 91.2
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Red
- Type: Mica
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 214
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 133
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 160
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 118
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Number Of Airbags: 4
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain 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
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1033
- Tare Weight (kg): 1007
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Removes from GT:

Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1235
- Overall Width (mm): 1730
- Wheelbase (mm): 2315
Engine
- Bore Engine: 74.5
- Engine (l): 1.5
- Engine (cc): 1496
- Stroke Engine: 85.8
Fuel
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 131
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 96
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
Transmission
- Transmission Type: Automatic

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2015 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

1230mm

1735mm

3915mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2015 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5

The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the GT with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Mazda MX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Mazda MX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Mazda MX-5	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	6.4 L/100km
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	6.1 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	7.1 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	6.9 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda MX-5?

You should service your MX-5 at your authorised Mazda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the MX-5's warranty.