2024 (24) Mazda MX-5 1.5 [132] Exclusive-Line 2dr
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Vehicle summary
Mileage | 10 miles |
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Year | 2024 |
Fuel | Petrol |
Gears | Manual |
Engine | 1496 cc |
WLTP CO2 emissions | 140 g/km* |
Road tax | £190** |
Doors | 2 |
Seats | 2 |
Body type | Convertible |
Colour | Blue |
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Featured specification
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rear parking sensor
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning system
- Kinematic posture control
- Integrated navigation system
- Integrated bluetooth with hands-free calling
- bluetooth audio and easy access to phone contacts
- Driver alert system
- Cruise control with Intelligent speed assist
- Apple car play/Android Auto
- 8.8" Colour centre touch screen display with Mazda Connect infotainment
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
8.8" Colour centre touch screen display with Mazda Connect infotainment | Aha and stitcher app |
Analogue speedometer | Apple car play/Android Auto |
Cruise control with Intelligent speed assist | Driver alert system |
eCall emergency call system | Emergency stop signalling system |
Engine start/stop button | Hands free phone preparation |
Integrated bluetooth with hands-free calling, bluetooth audio and easy access to phone contacts | Integrated navigation system |
Kinematic posture control | Lane departure warning system |
Lane keep assist | Multi dot display tachometer and electric odometer |
PAS | Rear parking sensor |
Service indicator | Traffic sign recognition |
Trip computer | Water temperature gauge |
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
I-ELOOP | i-stop |
Entertainment
2 x USB Type-C inputs | Multimedia Commander including separate volume dial |
Premium Bose sound system with 9 speakers with 2 in each front headrest, AM/FM/DAB radio and MP3 | Steering wheel mounted audio/bluetooth controls |
Exterior Features
Adaptive front lighting system | Automatic headlamp levelling |
Black scuff plates with stainless steel insert | Body colour bumpers |
Body colour co ordinated interior upper door trim | Body coloured electric/heated door mirrors |
Coming/leaving home lighting function | Dual exhaust pipes |
Dusk sensitive headlamps | Electric front windows/one touch facility |
Exterior body colour co ordinated upper door panel trim with black vinyl and silver stitching | Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror |
Front intermittent wipers | LED 3rd brake light |
LED daytime running lights | LED headlights with automatic headlight levelling |
LED indicator lights | LED rear lights |
Manually operated black premium cloth soft top with heated rear glass window | Piano Black fashion bars |
Rain sensing front wipers | Rear boot |
Interior Features
12V socket | Centre console storage box |
Chrome Air conditioning dials | Climate control air conditioning |
Coin Box | Driver and front passenger sunvisors with covered vanity mirror and driver ticket holder |
Driver seat manual slide, recline and tilt adjustment | Front centre armrest |
Front head restraints | Gear shift indicator |
Heated front seats, in 3 heat levels | Interior courtesy light |
ISOFIX front passenger seat child seat compliance | Leather gear knob |
Leather handbrake lever | Leather steering wheel |
Lockable rear centre box with lid | Passenger seat + manual slide/recline adjust |
Perforated leather upholstery | Single front passenger seat |
Tilt/telescopic steering column | Two cupholders |
Windblocker |
Passive Safety
3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensioners | ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution |
Deployable Hood System (DHS) | Driver and passenger seatbelt reminder audible warning |
Dynamic stability control with track mode | Front dual stage driver and single stage front passenger airbags |
Front smart city brake support with autonomous emergency braking (SCBS) | Hill hold assist |
Passenger airbag deactivate switch | Side airbags |
Smart city brake support - Rear (SCBS-R) | Traction control |
Tyre pressure monitor |
Security
Remote central locking with deadlocking and remote boot release | Smart keyless entry |
Superlocking | Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser |
Trim
Centre Console - Vinyl leather | Chrome air vent surrounds |
Dashboard panel - Black Vinyl |
Wheels
16" Bright Silver alloy wheels | Tyre puncture repair kit |
Technical specification
Emissions - ICE
Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | 140 |
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Engine and Drive Train
Camshaft | DOHC | Catalytic Convertor | True |
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CC | 1496 | Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE | Cylinders | 4 |
Cylinders - Bore (mm) | 74.5 | Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | 85.8 |
Engine Layout | NORTH SOUTH | Fuel Delivery | MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION |
Gears | 6 SPEED | Number of Valves | 16 |
Transmission | MANUAL |
Fuel Consumption - ICE
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | 6.2 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High | 6.7 |
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High | 5.4 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low | 7.8 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium | 5.8 | WLTP - MPG - Comb | 45.6 |
WLTP - MPG - Extra High | 42.2 | WLTP - MPG - High | 52.3 |
WLTP - MPG - Low | 36.2 | WLTP - MPG - Medium | 48.7 |
General
Badge Engine CC | 1.5 | Badge Power | 132 |
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Coin Series | Exclusive-Line | Generation Mark | 4 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 27E | Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 12 |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 | Service Interval Frequency - Months | 12 |
Service Interval Mileage | 12500 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 60000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 | Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 8.3 | Engine Power - BHP | 132 |
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Engine Power - KW | 97 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 7000 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 112 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 15.5 | Engine Torque - NM | 152 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 4500 | Top Speed | 127 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP | RDE Certification Level | RDE 2 |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 195/50 R16 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 195/50 R16 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Type | 16" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1225 | Length | 3915 |
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Wheelbase | 2310 | Width | 1735 |
Width (including mirrors) | 1918 |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | Gross Vehicle Weight | 1230 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 130 | Max. Loading Weight | 227 |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1003 | No. of Seats | 2 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 10.4 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
Mazda MX-5
Mazda has boosted the appeal of its fourth-generation MX-5 roadster. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
It's hard not to like the fourth generation Mazda MX-5, a sportscar the brand is unwilling to fundamentally change - and for good reason. That doesn't mean it can't be improved though - and it has been in this updated form, with handling updates, a smarter look and an enhanced infotainment system. As before, there are 1.5 and 2.0-litre petrol engine options for the Roadster and RF body styles and anything this car lacks in outright power, it more than makes up in agility and tactility.
Background
Is there another affordable sporting car sold today that rivals the Mazda MX-5's legacy? The Porsche 911 is an icon, the Toyota GR86 might well become one and the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a name most can identify with. But the MX-5 is special. It has rewritten the record books again and again for sports car sales and its recipe of light weight, driver focus and simple front engine/rear drive layout just has an inherent rightness about it that hasn't dated. But, as is the case with most cars, successive generations get bigger and heavier. The MX-5 hasn't been immune to this issue, customers demanding improved safety, more equipment and better quality as each successive generation has been developed. With this MK4 model though, originally launched back in 2015, Mazda drew a line in the sand and went back to the light, tactile approach that made the MX-5 so great in the first place. In recent years, the company's added a touch of extra power and technology to the equation and this latest update has brought visual and handling enhancements too.
Driving Experience
Mazda hasn't changed the engines on offer with this updated model, but lots else has been tweaked about the drive experience. Throttle response is now sharper, the electric power steering has been adjusted and steering rack friction has been reduced to deliver more natural and fluid response through the turns. Mazda's also introduced a new Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential - basically, a cam mechanism has been added to the conical clutch. The cam angle is set differently for deceleration and acceleration, thereby achieving optimal limiting force of slip during fast cornering. If that cornering happens to be on a circuit, you'll appreciate the new Dynamic Stability Control track driving mode, which delays the usual stability intervention for a purer track experience. Otherwise, everything's much as before. Which means that this fourth generation MX-5 continues to conform to five key criteria that Mazda claims define this model line - rear drive with a front-mid engine layout, 50/50 weight distribution and an eagerness to change direction, plus a low kerb weight and an affordable price. This 'ND'-series design continues to be offered with either a 1.5-litre 132PS unit or a 184PS 2.0-litre engine. The 2.0-litre variant's rest to 62mph sprint time is rated at 6.5s and if you specify a manual gearbox with this engine, your car will come with a front strut brace, a limited slip differential and Bilstein dampers. All models get six-speed manual gearboxes. The MX-5 isn't about straight line pace, it's about agility and tactility. Because the engines are so small, they can be tucked down and back in the car. Weight has been pared back by using aluminium for the bonnet, boot and front wings, while the soft top hood is also very light, improving the centre of gravity. Much of the front suspension is aluminium, as is the gearbox casing, the differential casing and the bracing that runs down the car's backbone. The virtuous circle of weight saving means that the smaller wheels only need four bolts as opposed to five. Lower rotational masses mean that the brake assemblies can also be made smaller, simpler and lighter. Which you'll enjoy at speed around the corners. Later versions of the pre-facelifted model benefitted from the addition of a clever 'Kinematic Posture Control' system, which applies a very small amount of brake force to the inner/unloaded rear wheel during cornering. The resulting brake force pulls the body down, suppressing body roll to provide more reassuring cornering so subtly that the MX-5's engaging handling remains unpolluted.
Design and Build
For the first time since the launch of the current 'ND'-series MX-5, Mazda has made a visual change - namely a new LED headlight design that now incorporates the daytime running lights. The rear LED lights have also been redesigned and a new Aero Grey paint colour has been added to the MX-5 line-up. As before, there are two bodystyles on offer, the classic soft-topped roadster and the folding metal-roof RF variant. The shape of the MX-5 hasn't changed radically from generation to generation. This one's no exception, but there's a bit more aggression about the detailing, the car looking like a shrunken Jaguar F-Type roadster from the rear three-quarter. See an MX-5 in the metal and you'll be amazed at just how tiny it is. There's a low, wide look that's always good for a roadster's stance. Behind the wheel, the main change with this revised model is the installation of a larger 8.8-inch central infotainment screen, plus an updated instrument panel. Smaller detail updates include a new frameless rear view mirror and there are extra USB-C ports. Otherwise, everything's much as before. The challenge with this MK4 design was always to keep the MX-5's traditional ergonomic simplicity but match it to modern levels of quality, equipment, refinement and comfort. Does it all work? Broadly yes, though folk over-familiar with the offerings of Colonel Sanders will find that the compact dimensions take a bit of getting used to as they adjust to the close proximity of the centre console, the door trim and the sides of the narrow footwell. In a clever touch, the seat cushions are supported on netting instead of the usual metal springs, allowing Mazda to reduce weight and seat the driver's hip point closer to the road. A lower driver then means the windscreen header rail can shift backwards, in this case by 70mm, which in turn means the hood is shorter and lighter, and also easier to package when folded. Out back, there's a very compact boot that's 130-litres in the Roadster or 127-litres in the RF.
Market and Model
The eight-model range features four Roadster and four RF models with a choice of 'Prime-Line', 'Exclusive-Line' and 'Homura' trim grades. 'Prime-Line' cars are powered by the 132PS 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine, while 'Exclusive-Line' can be chosen with either the 1.5-litre or the 184PS 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G engine. The range-topping 'Homura' is exclusively matched to the 184PS unit. Prices for the MX-5 range start at £28,000 for the 1.5-litre 'Prime-Line Roadster' - you'll need from around £30,000 for the RF version. Updates for the latest model include the addition of the Zircon Sand paint colour to the MX-5 for the first time, while 'Homura' manual models will feature red Brembo front brake callipers. Equipment levels include more than you might expect. Even base models come with alloy wheels, LED headlights, a leather steering wheel, plus a lightweight and sleek fabric hood. Plus LED daytime running lights, climate control air-conditioning, a DAB radio, Bluetooth and cruise control, along with Mazda's MZD-Connect connectivity and infotainment system with 8.8-inch colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander. Wireless 'Apple CarPlay' is standard and navigation is fitted further up the range. Plusher versions and the 2.0-litre cars feature rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, smart keyless entry, a Premium Bose Surround-Sound system and heated leather seats. This improved model gets an upgraded portfolio of safety features, including Lane-Keep Assistance and Intelligent Speed Assistance on all models, while Traffic Sign Recognition has been updated with improved signage recognition.
Cost of Ownership
Stick with light weight and modest power outputs and this dictates a raft of affordable costs. The MX-5 has long been the exemplar of the affordable sports car and WLTP-rated economy and emissions are agreeably low, helped by the addition in recent times of Mazda's i-ELOOP kinetic recovery and i-stop stop-start technology. The 1.5-litre engine is CO2-rated at 142g/km, with 44.8mpg possible on the combined cycle. The 2.0-litre engine is rated at 153g/km and 41.5mpg. Insurance groups range from 27E to 33A. Owners can keep up to date with their car's maintenance schedule via the instrument binnacle trip computer screen and the 'Applications' section of the 'MZD-Connect' centre-dash monitor. To help you keep track of what work has been carried out, you can access a 'Digital Service Record' online and use a useful 'My Mazda App' to receive reminders about servicing, book your car in at your local dealership and access a digitally-stored record of your model's service history. Residual values ought to hold up well, with the MX-5 a favourite amongst used car buyers due to its relative simplicity, strong reliability and low cost to insure.
Summary
Weight is the enemy. Excess weight in a car dulls its responses, makes it harder to turn, stop and accelerate, ensures that it drinks more fuel and puts greater stresses on virtually every moving part, parts which then have to be beefed up and made heavier to cope. The Mazda MX-5 reverses that cycle, stripping weight off which in turn allows it to pare more weight back with other simple lightweight componentry. It's a brilliant piece of engineering and it's been enhanced as part of this update. Not everyone gets the MX-5 experience of course. It certainly won't appeal to those prioritising power. Or people needing the practicality of a hot hatch or a sports coupe. At the other extreme, a specialist sports car maker like Caterham or Ariel could offer you a more intense experience, though one that for the most part would be largely irrelevant for public road use. That's where this Mazda excels. You don't need a test track, a racing driver's touch or a lottery winner's wallet with this car. Just a back-to-basics love of driving. The way it ought to be.
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- Performance
- 70%
- Handling
- 90%
- Comfort
- 70%
- Space
- 70%
- Styling
- 90%
- Build
- 80%
- Value
- 90%
- Equipment
- 80%
- Economy
- 90%
- Depreciation
- 80%
- Insurance
- 90%
* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards. Find out more
Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.
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47 monthly payments of | £455.22 |
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Deposit | £249 |
Total amount payable | £31,667.34 |
Fixed interest rate | 4.6% |
Representative APR | 8.9% |
Cash price | £25,498 |
Credit amount | £25,249 |
Annual mileage | 8000 |
Contract mileage | 32,000 |
Excess mileage charge | 15.0p per mile |
Completion fee | £1 |
Optional final payment | £10,022 |
Term (months) | 48 |
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- Mazda Mx-5 - 1.5 [132] Exclusive-Line 2dr
- 657518
- GBP
- 25498
- 10 miles, Stirling Mazda / MG