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Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5 details
Price $40,400–$55,600
ANCAP Safety Rating 5
Fuel Efficiency 6.9–9.1 L/100km
Drivetrain RWD
Body Type Sports
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Comparisons

Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review

Two affordable sports cars, one focused and one fun. But of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, which is our pick?

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2022 Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 vs Hyundai i30 N comparison

Subaru’s new BRZ packs in more cubes and 174kW, but is it still the king of sub-$50K driving thrills? Hyundai’s hottest hatch and a Roadster from Hiroshima will see about that

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2022 Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5: drag battle!

It's an affordable rear-drive showdown but can the bigger capacity Subie finally topple Mazda’s soft-top in a straight line?

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2022 Mazda MX-5 RS review: First drive

Introduction of KPC chassis innovation sharpens the MX-5's manners on track and road

2021 Mazda MX-5 RF GT automatic review
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2021 Mazda MX-5 RF GT automatic review

After five years on the market, has the game moved on from the world's most popular roadster?

2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS Review
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2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS Review

Mazda’s roadster icon, now made sharper and more focused in RS form… but has it killed the fun?

2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS
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2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS review

Mazda’s MX-5 GT RS gets the track treatment but retains its soul

Mazda MX-5 RF
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2020 Mazda MX-5 Review

Everything you need to know about Mazda's revered little sports car, including pricing, updates and features

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Comparisons

Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT v Abarth 124 Spider comparison

The iconic Japanese roadster and its Italian-badged sibling have very different personalities. But is one better than the other?

2002 Mazda MX-5 SP used car review
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2002 Mazda MX-5 SP used car review: classic MOTOR

The Aussie-developed MX-5 SP is the second-hand MX-5 to buy

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Atmo heroes comparison

Sometimes, in the world of high-performance engines, less (forced induction) really is more. Here we celebrate six of the finest free-breathers

2019 Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition review
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2019 Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition review

Three decades of Mazda’s roadster icon are celebrated in Racing Orange

2019 Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Mazda MX-5 vs Subaru BRZ tS performance comparison review
Car Comparisons

2019 Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Mazda MX-5 vs Subaru BRZ tS performance comparison review

VW’s new Polo GTI must knock off a coupe and a convertible if it’s to return as king of affordable fun

2019 Mazda MX-5 RF automatic performance review
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2019 Mazda MX-5 RF automatic performance review

Mazda’s six-speed slushbox not quite the right fit for the roadster

Mazda MX-5 NA vs NB vs NC comparison review classic MOTOR
Car Comparisons

Mazda MX-5 NA vs NB vs NC comparison review: classic MOTOR

We test three generations of the Mazda MX-5 to reveal the best weekend warrior for your buck

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2019 Mazda MX-5 review

Changes where they count for a brilliant sports car, the Mazda MX-5

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF performance review
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2019 Mazda MX-5 RF performance review

Mazda's investing in atmo power with an uprated 7500rpm 2-litre

2018 Mazda MX 5 RF LE vs Subaru BRZ tS vs Toyota 86 PP comparison review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition vs Subaru BRZ tS vs Toyota 86 Performance Pack comparison review

The best versions yet of 86, BRZ and ND MX-5 meet to settle the cut-price, rear-drive score

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition quick review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition quick review

Just 110 MX-5 RG GT Limited Editions will be sold by Mazda in Australia. We see if the price premium this model commands is worth it

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition review

Australian-exclusive MX-5 special gains subtle enhancements and track-day cred

2018 mazda mx 5 rf gt le test drive review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition review

Mazda’s feisty mite scores some key upgrades

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Flyin’ Miata: V8 Mazda MX-5

It may be named after an Asian snake, but Flyin’ Miata’s Habu packs a 392kW LS3 V8 bite

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2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Roadster GT long term review

Hello MX-5! Welcoming 2.0-litre ‘big block’ to The Garage

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Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 RF vs Porsche Cayman S

Does the thrill of driving increase in direct proportion to the cubic dollars thrown at a sports car? Mazda’s MX-5 and Subaru’s BRZ mount their case against Porsche’s potent yet pricey Cayman S