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Mazda Mx-5 Convertible 2.0 30th Anniversary 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	30th Anniversary
Price	£28,245
Engine Power - BHP	184
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
Length	3915 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1230 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	130 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1127 kg

Driver Convenience

7" touchscreen with multimedia commander
Aha and stitcher app
Analogue speedometer
Apple car play/Android Auto
Cruise control + speed limiter
Double pinion Electric Power Assisted Steering (DP-EPAS)
Driver alert system
Electronic odometer
Engine start/stop button
Hands free phone preparation
Lane departure warning system
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Remote boot release
Reversing camera
Satellite navigation system
Tachometer
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Tripmeter
Water temperature gauge

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

I-ELOOP
i-stop
Limited slip differential
Sports suspension

Entertainment

2 USB/aux input socket
Premium Bose sound system with 9 speakers with 2 in each front headrest, AM/FM/DAB radio and single CD/MP3
Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth controls

Exterior Features

30th Anniversary exterior numbered badging
Adaptive front lighting system
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp levelling
Body colour bumpers
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dual exhaust pipes
Dusk sensitive headlamps
Electric front windows/one touch facility
High mounted rear brake light with Black coloured cover
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
Piano black electric/heated door mirrors
Piano Black fashion bars
Premium cloth soft top with integrated heated glass window and soft top cover
Rain sensing front wipers
Solid paint

Interior Features

12V socket
30th Anniversary logo floor mats
Body coloured inner door trims
Centre console storage box
Chrome Air conditioning dials
Chrome surround leather wrapped gearshift knob with orange stitching
Climate control air conditioning
Coin Box
Cupholders
Driver/ passenger seat manual slide, recline and tilt adjustment
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrors
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats, in 3 heat levels
ISOFIX front passenger seat child seat compliance
Leather handbrake lever
Leather wrapped steering wheel with orange stitching
Lockable rear storage box
Recaro/Alcantara leather upholstery with orange stitching
Side door in alcantara with orange stitching
Sports seats
Strut brace
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Upper door in racing orange
Windblocker

Passive Safety

ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Deployable Hood System (DHS)
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Dual front airbags
Fasten seatbelt reminder
Hill hold assist
Orange Brembo front calipers
Orange Nissin rear calipers
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Passenger airbag deactivation system
Rear smart city brake support
Side airbags
Smart City Brake Support - SCBS
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) - Central control unit and crash sensors, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, load limiters and airbag system
Tyre pressure monitor
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes

Security

Deadlock
Remote central door locking
Smart keyless entry
Superlocking
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser

Trim

Alcantara dashboard panel with orange stitching
Chrome meter rings
Contrast stitching - Orange
Orange air vent surrounds

Wheels

17" Gunmetal alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	145

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	91.2
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.1

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	34A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	93
NCAP Safety Assist %	64
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

Engine Power - BHP	184
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	4000

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	RAYS
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1230 mm
Length	3915 mm
Wheelbase	2310 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1260 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	130 l
Max. Loading Weight	133 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1127 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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