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2021 (21) Mazda MX-5 1.5 [132] Sport Venture 2dr

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

7" colour touch screen with Mazda connect infotainmentAha and stitcher app
Analogue speedometerApple car play/Android Auto
Cruise control with manual speed adjustment and adjustable speed limiterDriver alert system
Electronic odometerEmergency stop signalling system
Engine start/stop buttonHands free phone preparation
Integrated bluetooth with audio transfer from Bluetooth devicesIntegrated navigation system
Lane departure warning systemMulti dot display tachometer and electric odometer
PASRear parking sensor
Remote boot releaseService indicator
Traffic sign recognitionTrip computer
Water temperature gauge 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

I-ELOOPi-stop

Entertainment

2 USB/aux input socketIntegrated Mazda navigation system with 3 years free European map updates
Multimedia Commander including separate volume dialPremium Bose sound system with 9 speakers with 2 in each front headrest, AM/FM/DAB radio and single CD/MP3
Steering wheel mounted audio/bluetooth controls 

Exterior Features

Adaptive front lighting systemAuto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp levellingBlack scuff plates with stainless steel insert
Body colour bumpersBody colour co ordinated interior upper door trim
Coming/leaving home lighting functionDual exhaust pipes
Dusk sensitive headlampsElectric Front windows with one touch up/down facility
Heated glass window and soft top coverHigh intensity silver electric/heated door mirrors
High Intensity Silver fashion barsHigh mounted rear brake light with Black coloured cover
LED 3rd brake lightLED daytime running lights
LED HeadlightsLED indicator lights
LED rear lightsMica paint
Premium grey soft roof topRain sensing front wipers
Rear combination lampRear fog lights

Interior Features

12V socketBlack interior carpeting
Black plastic wind blockerCentre console coin box
Centre console storage boxChrome Air conditioning dials
Climate control air conditioningDriver and front passenger sunvisors with covered vanity mirror and driver ticket holder
Driver/ passenger seat manual slide, recline and tilt adjustmentFront centre armrest
Front head restraintsGear shift indicator
Heated front seats, in 3 heat levelsInterior courtesy light
Interior storage located behind seatsISOFIX front passenger seat child seat compliance
Leather gear knobLeather handbrake lever
Leather steering wheelLockable rear centre box with lid
Luggage compartment lightPerforated nappa leather upholstery
Sports seatsTilt/height adjustable steering wheel
Two cupholders 

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensionersABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Deployable Hood System (DHS)Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelt reminder audible warningDSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Front side airbagsHill hold assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switchPassenger airbag deactivation system
Rear smart city brake supportSmart City Brake Support - SCBS
Tyre pressure monitor 

Security

Remote central door lockingSmart keyless entry
SuperlockingThatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser

Trim

Chrome air vent surroundsChrome meter rings
Dashboard panel - vinyl leather Light StoneExterior body colour co-ordinated upper door panel trim with Light Stone vinyl

Wheels

16" Bright Silver alloy wheelsTyre puncture repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb142

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1496Compression Ratio13.0:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)74.5Cylinders - Stroke (mm)85.8
Engine LayoutNORTH SOUTHFuel DeliveryMULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Gears6 SPEEDNumber of Valves16
TransmissionMANUAL 

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb6.3WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High6.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High5.4WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low7.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium5.9WLTP - MPG - Comb44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High42.8WLTP - MPG - High52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low35.8WLTP - MPG - Medium47.9

General

Badge Engine CC1.5Badge Power132
Based On ID92063Coin SeriesSport Venture
Generation Mark4Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0728E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %84NCAP Child Occupant Protection %80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 094NCAP Pedestrian Protection %93
NCAP Safety Assist %64Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage12500Special EditionTrue
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

Engine Power - BHP132Engine Power - KW97
Engine Power - PSTrueEngine Power - RPM7000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT112Engine Torque - MKG15.5
Engine Torque - NM152Engine Torque - RPM4500

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front195/50 R16
Tyre Size Rear195/50 R16Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type16" ALLOY 

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1225Length3915
Wheelbase2310Width1735

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)45Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)130
No. of Seats2Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Mazda MX-5 [ND]

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

The concept of a lightweight, affordable roadster seems as relevant today as it's ever been, Mazda's fourth generation MX-5 was a perfect example of what could be achieved with clear objectives, single-minded purpose and a bit of engineering passion. Though the size of this market segment has shrunk in recent times, this model proved good enough to reawaken the interest of enthusiasts and prize them away from hot hatches and performance coupes into a purer form of sportscar motoring.

History

There's nothing quite like a Mazda MX-5. Few cars on sale today can rival its legacy which stretches back to cover more than a quarter of a century of pure roadster motoring. So what of this, the fourth generation ND-series version? It certainly had a lot to live up to. The original model, first launched in 1989, borrowed its charisma from classic Fifties and Sixties British sportscars and was much loved, though its early phenomenal global success has proved harder to replicate in the modern era. That was partly because as we moved into the 21st century, sales in the affordable roadster segment were no longer as buoyant as they once had been, but it also had something to do with the fact that second and third generation MX-5 models became bigger, heaver and a touch less involving to drive. So things had to change. This MK4 machine, like the original, had to be one that would properly stir the senses and really deliver on Mazda's founding philosophy of 'Jinba ittai', the Japanese feeling of oneness between car and driver. Sure enough, at the 2015 launch, all the signs were that this MK4 model just might offer exactly that, smaller and lighter than its predecessor, with a superior power-to-weight ratio, a low centre of gravity and an ideal 50:50 weight distribution for the perfectly balanced rear wheel drive chassis. All the ingredients seemed in place then, for a return to the purity of purpose that so established the earliest version of this car in the hearts of ordinary enthusiasts around the world. It even looked as distinctive as that original version, shorter, lower and wider than before and clearly created by a team of people with a genuine love for this iconic model line. Shortly after launch, an RF metal folding roof body style joined the Roadster variant in the range. And in 2018, Mazda revised the 2.0-litre engine, upgrading it from 160 to 184PS. In 2022, further updates arrived (a 'Kinematic Posture Control' system), but it's the earlier 2015-2021-era versions of this ND-series model that we look at here.

What You Get

Shorter, lower and wider than its MK3 predecessor, this was the most compact MX-5 ever made. For us, it was also the best-looking example of the breed so far, with perfectly balanced proportions and beautiful detailing that conveys motion, even at a standstill. The emotive shape has more aggression in 'ND'-series form - and a greater sense of energy too - but you'd always recognise it as an MX-5, the design still true to the classic roadster principles of a long bonnet, a rear-set cabin and a short tail. An alternative RF body style with a folding metal roof was also available. Behind the wheel, the challenge was 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. Mazda claimed there was more kneeroom with this MK4 model - plus there's a bit of extra headroom when the roof's up too - but despite that, larger folk might still like to consider their own dietary plans and all will find the pedal box particularly tight, so much so that, rather annoyingly, it doesn't provide anywhere for your clutch foot to rest on longer journeys. This irritation apart though, there's not much to criticise here, provided you can fit in in the first place. You quickly get the whole Mazda 'Jinba Ittai' 'driver-and-car-as-one' thing - the way the driving position has been created to make you feel a part of this MX-5. We also like the flourishes of aluminium used on the air vents and door handles - and the way that the exterior body colour flows elegantly over the door on plusher models. Move out back and on the face of things, trunk capacity looks to have been a casualty of Mazda's move to down-size this car, having fallen by 20-litres to just 130-litres in this MK4 model. The Japanese designers though, beg to differ, claiming that to compensate, this area has been redesigned for greater usability.

What to Look For

Not too much goes wrong. We've heard of gearbox issues, with problems in gear selection from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd, so check this out on your test drive. Steer clear of cars that have been used on track days because they exhibit this problem far more frequently. Hub carrier bush failure has been an issue for some ND-series model owners, something expensive to put right as a complete new hub is required. A few cars built between May 2015 and April 2017 had a problem with their i-ELOOP stop start systems: if the car you're looking at falls into that production window, check that any remedial works been carried out. We've heard that engine mounts can fail on harder-driven cars and a few faulty throttle body modules have been reported. If you find one of the rare automatic models and the car in question was built between October 2016 November 2018, make sure it doesn't downchange into a lower gear when you're not expecting it. If that happens, it's a sign of the need for a software update. Bear in mind that the oil recommended by Mazda - OW-20 Supra Skyactiv - is £36 a litre. Early 2015 cars had a recall to have the retaining bracket for the textile exhaust shield fixed. We've also heard of rear view mirrors and the roof liner above the rear window coming loose. In a few cases, window switches have failed too. And there have been reports of leaking air con seals and loose door sills. If you're looking at the folding metal roof RF model, obviously check the workings of the retractable panels. Other than that, it's the usual things: insist on a fully stamped-up service history. And check the alloys for parking scuffs.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2020 Mazda MX-5 2.0Roadster - ex VAT) An air filter costs in the £80 bracket and an oil filter costs in the £5 bracket. Front brake pads sit in the £28-£40 bracket for a set. Rears sit in the £17-£36 bracket. A pair of front brake discs is around £76-£112; a pair of rears are around £64-£87. Wiper blades sit in the £6-£15 bracket.

On the Road

So what's it like to drive? Well, MX-5 motoring has never been all about ultimate power - and it isn't here. The two SKYACTIVE-G petrol engines on offer - a 131PS 1.5-litre unit and the 160PS 2.0-litre powerplant (upgraded to 184PS in 2018) - seem to offer modest performance stats on paper. On the road though, a real roadster experience awaits, this MK4 model feeling sharper and more eager through the turns thanks to a dietary development programme which saw over 100kgs trimmed from the kerb weight. The electric power steering system freshly-developed for this model plays its part too, offering great feedback between rubber and road and ensuring that you're encouraged to make the very most from the performance on offer that sees the 160PS 2.0-litre model make 62mph from rest in 7.3s en route to 133mph. Original buyers of the 2.0-litre variant got the option of paying extra for a top 'Sport' version which got a few extra dynamic aids - sports suspension, stiffer Bilstein dampers and a limited slip differential for extra traction. You don't really need any of this though, to have fun in this car. Indeed, when it comes to suspension, the suppler set-up of the standard models is arguably preferable. The wonderfully incisive short-shift SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission is another key contributor to the whole experience - which is just as well as you'll be shunting the stubby lever around the 'box rather a lot to get the most out of those revvy little engines. A paddleshift automatic option was offered with the 2.0-litre engine, but it's vanishingly rare.

Overall

For the final word on this fourth generation MX-5, let's turn to the first thoughts of Designer Masashi Nakayama when he sat down to create it. This, he decided, must be a car its customers would want to hold on to - 'one that could be driven for twenty years'. Nakayama imagined himself as the owner of such a machine and simply hated the idea of eventually becoming bored of it. 'The thought of this was just too sad', he says. 'I wanted this to be a car I would love for a very long time, just as I do the original MX-5'. 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 sportscar maker 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.

Performance
70%
Handling
90%
Comfort
70%
Space
50%
Styling
80%
Build
70%
Value
80%
Equipment
60%
Economy
80%
Depreciation
80%
Insurance
70%

* 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£345.68
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£24,749.06
Fixed interest rate5.7%
Representative APR10.9%
Cash price£18,998
Credit amount£18,749
Annual mileage8000
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge6.0p per mile
Completion fee£1
Optional final payment£8252.10
Term (months)48

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