Mazda MX-5 1998

This generation of Mazda MX-5 has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2005. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 1.8 litres and power of from 110 to 172 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Mazda MX-5 1998 average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 8.1 to 9.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 1998 version is Mazda MX-5 1.6 i 16V 110 Hp, consuming 8.1 litres of petrol per 100km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8 seconds has Mazda MX-5 1.8 i 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda MX-5 1.6 i 16V 125 Hp reaching this speed only in 9.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 208 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 146 hp version (Mazda MX-5 1.8i 16V).

Lenght of Mazda MX-5 is 398 cm, it is small car. Mazda MX-5 gross weight is from 1255 to 1280 kg (depending on modification), which is about 20 percent lighter than the average for this age and class. Mazda MX-5 trunk space is 145 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 145 litres.

This Mazda is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 6500 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Mazda MX-5 prices and costs.

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Mazda MX-5 prices

Mazda MX-5 1998 - 2005 cabrio price in Latvia is from 5500 € to 8000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda MX-5 price is very high - Mazda MX-5 is approximately for 68 percents more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 1998 - 2005 prices). Mazda MX-5 high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mazda could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.