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    2023 Mazda MX-5

    New from

    $38,340 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.8 - 7.2 L / 100km

    About the Mazda MX-5

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Targa and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $38,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $52,790 for the GT.

    There are 3 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2022.

    The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 135kW and 205Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2023 MX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    121.4 - 130.43 kW/t
    78.72 kW/t
    396.1 kW/t
    Boot Space
    127 - 130 litres
    127 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    13.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    625 - 662 km
    510 km
    1,224 km
    Price
    $38,340 - $52,790
    $38,340
    $668,146
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 10 years
    2 years
    9 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    9 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 mm
    82 mm
    150 mm

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    2023 Mazda MX-5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda MX-5

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Targa
      • Local Body Type: Targa
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Nd
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 121.4
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Walk Away Locking
      • 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): 127
      • 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): 1235
      • Overall Length (mm): 3915
      • Overall Width (mm): 1735
      • Rear Track (mm): 1505
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2310
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 168
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 127
      • Co2 Level (urban): 229
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 91.2
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • 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
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Wheel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Painted Body Colour
      • 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 High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • 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: Black
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 625
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 205
      • 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: 4000
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 4
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20160601
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 93.7
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2016
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Roadster
      • 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
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Overtaking Sensor Buzzer
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • 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
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • 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: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • 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): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1112
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1086
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • 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 Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • 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 Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    GT

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 130.43
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 130
      • Overall Height (mm): 1230
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 158
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 130
      • Co2 Level (urban): 218
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 662
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.8
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1035
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1009
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Targa
      • Local Body Type: Targa
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 121.4
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 127
      • Overall Height (mm): 1235
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 168
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 127
      • Co2 Level (urban): 229
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 625
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 4
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1112
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1086

    Gt Rs

    Adds to GT:
    • Brakes
      • Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
    Removes from GT:
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
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    2023 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

    1235mm
    1735mm
    3915mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    Mazda MX-5 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $38,340.

    The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the GT that starts from $52,790.

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

    The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

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

    The Mazda MX-5 uses Premium Unleaded.

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