Mazda MX-5 RF 2016– car dimensions: 3915 mm long, 1735 mm wide and 1235 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,133 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 127 litres.
The cabin pairs an 8.8-inch colour touchscreen with Mazda Connect, offering wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard on base grades and wireless on higher ones. Automatic climate control appears on many grades while some use manual. Heated seats are common. Driver aids include Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Smart Brake Support for automatic emergency braking, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and a wide-angle reversing camera. Parking sensors feature on select markets.
Boot space measures 127 litres with the two seats in place. The fixed two-seat layout leaves no seats-down option, so capacity stays limited to soft bags or small luggage.
The cabin is a tight two-seater with supportive bucket seats that heat in three settings. Driver seat adjusts manually six ways with tilt. passenger four ways. Leather or cloth/suede trim is available by grade, with optional Recaro sport seats. Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel, removable dual cupholders, windblocker, and noise-absorbing headliner come standard. Climate control is manual on base grades and automatic on higher ones. The power retractable hardtop opens or closes in about 13 seconds and includes a heated glass rear window.
Premium unleaded fuel recommended
Fuel tank holds 45 litres
Combined fuel use around 8.0-8.1 L/100 km or 29 mpg
Oil and filter service every 8,000 km or 6 months
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2015 (expired). ANCAP 5 stars
Standard i-Activsense suite with dual front/side airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, smart brake support, radar cruise with stop/go, high-beam control, driver attention alert, and rearview camera
The 2.0-litre engine runs on premium unleaded. Official figures show combined consumption of 8.0 L/100 km with the automatic or 8.1 with the manual in Canada markets, equating to about 29 mpg combined in US ratings (26 city/34-35 highway). The tank holds 45 litres for a practical range on longer drives.
Routine service starts with oil and filter changes at a maximum of 8,000 km or six months. Flexible oil-life monitoring is available in some markets with a hard limit around 12,000 km or 12 months. Brake inspections, tyre rotations, and fluid checks form part of the regular schedule. Coolant lasts longer, first replacement near 192,000 km or 10 years.
Safety equipment centres on the i-Activsense package fitted across grades. It includes Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, advanced blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, smart city/front brake support, high-beam control, driver attention alert, and a wide-angle rearview camera. Dual front and side airbags, stability and traction control, hill-launch assist, and tyre-pressure monitoring are also standard. The structure carries side-impact door beams and seat-belt pretensioners. Crash ratings date to the 2015 Euro NCAP four-star result (now expired) and a five-star ANCAP score.
Living with the car means simple upkeep focused on the lightweight chassis and retractable hardtop mechanism. Keep the roof seals clean and lubricate hinges as recommended. The small cargo area holds about 127 litres. Regular tyre and brake checks matter if you drive enthusiastically, as the car invites spirited use.
Length 3915 mm, Width 1735 mm, Height 1235 mm, Wheelbase 2310 mm (MX-5 RF 2016-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, mazda.ph, oto.com, Mazda Canada 2025 MX-5 RF Specifications PDF.