What does it cost?
For This is the sportiest version of the MX-5, with stiffer suspension for sharper handling. Standard kit is lavish, including heated leather seats and blutetooth.
Against The Sport model handles brilliantly, but the ride is firm. The engine sounds gruff and needs to be worked hard if you want to make swift progress.
What Car? says
This version of the MX-5 is hugely desirable, thanks to its wealth of standard kit and sporty suspension. It's not such good value as cheaper versions, however.
What Car? readers say
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Not Available |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Not Available |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | Not Available |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | £590 |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | Standard |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £460 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | Not Available |
| Leather Seats | Not Available |
| Split/fold seats | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Not Available |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | Not Available |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Standard |
| Etched Windows | Standard |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Not Available |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 25.9 |
| Out of town mpg | 46.3 |
| Average mpg | 36.2 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 50 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 181 |
| Carbon offset cost | £26 |
| Green rating | I |
| Insurance group | 27 |
| Typical insurance | £741.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 43% |
| Typical contract hire | £349.00 |
| Pence per mile | 60 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £961.00 |
| Service intervals | 12.5k/1yr |
| Warranty period | 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £18,396 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 27 |
| Benefit in kind | £5,701.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £1,140.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £2,280.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Open |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 1999/4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 158/7000 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 139 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 4020 |
| Width (mm) | 1720 |
| Height (mm) | 1245 |
| Front legroom (mm) | 1100 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 150 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 150 |
| Turning circle (m) | 9.4 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1175 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 7.6 |
| Max speed (mph) | 132 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
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