Mazda MX-5 2015–2023 car dimensions: 3915 mm long, 1735 mm wide and 1230 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,050 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 130 litres.
The two-seat cabin is driver-focused and compact with simple controls. Base grades get manual air conditioning and a basic audio setup. Higher grades add automatic climate control, a 7-inch or 8.8-inch touchscreen with MZD Connect, cruise control, and smartphone links. Driver aids like forward emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning with keep assist, rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera appear on mid and top grades or after the mid-cycle update. Living with it means a snug fit for taller drivers and limited storage cubbies, but the layout keeps eyes on the road for pure driving.
Boot space is a tight 130 litres on the soft-top Roadster. It holds a couple of soft bags or carry-on cases for a weekend. The RF hardtop drops it slightly to 127 litres. The roof position does not change the volume.
The car is not rated for towing. Payload sits around 160 kg depending on kerb weight and market, enough for two adults plus light bags only. It is a pure sports roadster with no heavy-duty cooling or work-oriented gear. Sport grades add Bilstein dampers for sharper handling, but this remains a fun two-seater rather than a utility vehicle.
The cabin is compact and driver-focused with low seating that puts you close to the road. Bucket seats use a net structure for support and less vibration, with manual 6-way driver and 4-way passenger adjustment. Higher grades add heated seats with three settings and leather or Alcantara trim. A leather-wrapped steering wheel tilts and telescopes. Bose audio with headrest speakers keeps sound clear top-down. Roof-up insulation cuts wind and road noise for quieter cruising.
Fuel economy up to 28 highway mpg or around 6.1-6.9 L/100 km combined depending on engine and market.
Service every 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2015 testing.
Standard dual front and side airbags, ABS with EBD, DSC, TCS and TPMS.
The MX-5 sips fuel for a sports car thanks to its light weight and efficient Skyactiv engines. Official figures reach 28 mpg highway in some US specs or 6.1 L/100 km combined in others, with real-world use often matching when driven gently.
Servicing follows a simple schedule of oil and filter changes plus inspections every year or 12,500 miles. Longer intervals cover items like spark plugs at 75,000 miles and coolant at 10 years or 120,000 miles. Independent shops handle most work easily.
Safety starts with a high-strength body, dual front and side airbags, pretensioner belts, ABS, stability and traction control plus tyre-pressure monitoring on every car. Higher trims add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning and smart city brake support. Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2015.
Living with the car is straightforward. The soft top or power retractable hard top folds quickly. Parts are common and corrosion resistance is strong. Regular oil checks and annual services keep it reliable for daily or weekend use.
Length 3915 mm, Width 1735 mm, Height 1230 mm, Wheelbase 2310 mm (MX-5 2015–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mazda Motor Europe 2023 press material and Mazda NZ brochure, Wikipedia and ultimatespecs.