Mazda MX-5 1.6i Review
Published: 24th March 2004
Mazda MX-5 Review
It's hard to believe that the ever popular Mazda MX-5 is celebrating its 15th anniversary. On the 5th March 2004, the 700,000th MX-5 rolled off the assembly line at the Ujina1 plant near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan.
Originally the MX-5 was conceived to fill a specific niche in the open-top roadster market, little did Mazda know that it would become the best selling roadster of all time. The MX-5 appeals to men and women of all ages and all levels of driving experience. To reflect this there are now three engine's available the 1.6i ( the engine variant we feature in this road test ), 1.8i and 1.8i sport [ tested here ].
Mazda MX-5 Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | Mazda MX-5 1.6i |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Colour | Ebony |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 9.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 119 mph |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Type | Petrol - Unleaded |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 27.7 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 44.1 mpg |
| Combined | 36.7 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 11 |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 4 |
| Warranty | 3-year/60,000 mile warranty from date of registration with unlimited mileage in the first year 6-year anti-perforation warranty 3-year unlimited mileage paint and surface corrosion warranty The Mazda 3-Year manufacturers warranty includes Mazda European Assistance |
| Price when tested on the 24/03/04 | £ 15,000 |
