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Mazda Mx-5 RF Convertible 2.0 [184] Sport Nav+ 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Sport Nav+
Price	£28,860
Engine Power - BHP	184
Acceleration	7.9
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	37.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	171
Length	3915 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1235 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	127 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1195 kg

Driver Convenience

7" touchscreen with multimedia commander
Aha and stitcher app
Analogue speedometer
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver alert system
Electronic odometer
Engine start/stop button
Hands free phone preparation
Lane departure warning system
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Remote boot release
Satellite navigation system
Tachometer
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Water temperature gauge

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

I-ELOOP
i-stop

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

Adaptive front lighting system
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp levelling
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured electric/heated door mirrors
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dual exhaust pipes
Dusk sensitive headlamps
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electrically operated body colour retractable hard top with heated rear glass window
High mounted rear brake light with Black coloured cover
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
Piano Black fashion bars
Rain sensing front wipers

Interior Features

12V socket
Body coloured inner door trims
Centre console storage box
Chrome Air conditioning dials
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 gear knob
Leather handbrake lever
Leather steering wheel
Lockable rear storage box
Side door in Black leatherette with Red stitching
Sports seats
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Windblocker

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensioners
ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Deployable Hood System (DHS)
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Dual front airbags
Fasten seatbelt reminder
Hill hold assist
Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear smart city brake support
Side airbags
Smart City Brake Support - SCBS
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

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

Trim

Black vinyl leather dashboard panel
Chrome air vent surrounds
Chrome meter rings

Wheels

17" Bright alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	242
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	169

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	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	37.7
WLTP - MPG - High	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.7

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.9
Engine Power - BHP	184
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	124 mph

Tyres

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1235 mm
Length	3915 mm
Wheelbase	2310 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1320 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	127 l
Max. Loading Weight	125 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1195 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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