Mazda MX-5 2004 car dimensions: 3945 mm long, 1678 mm wide and 1228 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,110 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 144 litres.
The snug two-seat cabin puts the driver first with supportive bucket seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and clear analog gauges all within easy reach. Air conditioning is standard on every model. Cruise control is standard on the LS and available via the Convenience Package on the base model. Power windows and mirrors come standard. No electronic driver aids like cameras or sensors are offered.
The trunk holds 5.1 cubic feet, enough for a couple of small bags on a weekend trip.
No towing capacity is listed in maker materials. An optional Suspension Package adds Bilstein shocks and firmer tuning for sharper handling.
The cabin has supportive well-bolstered reclining bucket seats in cloth or leather trim on LS grades. A 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard. Silver-finish accents cover gauge rings, vents, center panel and door handles. Dual covered cupholders, lockable console and map pockets provide storage. A windblocker panel with speakers cuts draft with the top down. Air conditioning, power windows and power mirrors are standard.
12.7-gallon tank. premium unleaded recommended
EPA 23 city/28 hwy mpg manual. 22 city/28 hwy auto
Oil and filter every 7,500 miles under Schedule 1
Timing belt replace every 60,000 miles
Dual front airbags with passenger deactivation switch standard
NHTSA frontal 4/5 driver 5/5 passenger. side 3/5. rollover 5/5
The 1.8-liter engine runs best on premium unleaded of 91 octane or higher. Regular 87-90 octane is usable but cuts performance. Tank holds 12.7 gallons. Manual models return 23 city and 28 highway mpg. automatics return 22 city and 28 highway.
Follow Schedule 1 for normal driving: replace engine oil and filter every 7,500 miles or 6 months. Timing belt needs replacement every 60,000 miles. Coolant first change at 60,000 miles or 48 months then every 24 months. Tire rotation every 7,500 miles. Mazdaspeed models need oil every 5,000 miles.
Standard safety includes second-generation dual front airbags with passenger-side key deactivation switch and 3-point belts with pretensioners. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard. ABS is optional on LS and standard on Mazdaspeed with EBD. No side airbags. NHTSA rates frontal impact 4 stars driver and 5 stars passenger, side 3 stars and rollover 5 stars.
Keep the soft top clean and protected. a detachable hardtop is available. Use the 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty plus 5-year unlimited-mileage corrosion coverage and 24/7 roadside assistance. Regular fluid checks and authorized service maintain reliability.
Length 3945 mm, Width 1678 mm, Height 1228 mm, Wheelbase 2265 mm (MX-5 2004)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Technical Specifications sheet.