Used Mazda Mx-5 For Sale

We take a look under the bonnet of one of the MX-5’s beefier incarnations - the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech. Here’s what you need to know.

Behind the Wheel

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech has a 1999cc in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, Petrol engine. It has 160ps (118kW) at 7000rpm (6,700rpm on 2.0i PowerShift) and 188Nm at 5000rpm. What this translates to is a car with a top speed of 136mph and the ability to go from 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds.

The Coupe 2.0i offers a great ride. Ride quality of the car is good and it is certainly fun and easy to drive – the car grips well to the road and offers very responsive breaking. Handling is good, if not a little too good; slight movements on the steering wheel can cause the car to dart off quickly, but the responsiveness overall makes for a good drive. Just be aware of over-steer occasionally.

Looks & Equipment

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech looks great. Streamlined bodywork and attention to detail give this two seater sports car a distinctive look.

Standard equipment with this model includes: Power Steering; Central Locking; Alloy Wheels; Air Conditioning; Climate Control; Electric Door Mirrors; Electric Front Windows; Front Seat Belt; Driver Airbag; Passenger Airbag; Front Side Airbags and an Alarm. Leather seats come as standard, too.
It also, as the name suggests, has a detachable roof. The roof folds away in 12 seconds at the push of a button. 

Practicality, Safety and Reliability

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech has an official Euro Ncap Occupant Protection rating of 4 out 5 and a pedestrian Euro Ncap Occupant Protection rating of 1 out of 5. The Mazda falls under EU5 Transmission of Standard Euro Emissions regulations, making it environmentally friendly and offering a 25% reduction of emissions in comparison to the Euro 4 standard.

It falls under 26E in the manual insurance group, giving it a similar ranking to the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Sport and the BMW 1 Series 120d SE. It has CO2 ratings of 181g/km. In terms of storage for a small car you do get at least some room for storage – 150 litres in fact - just enough for a small suitcase. The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech comes with a 3 year warranty or 60,000 miles.

Value for Money

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech costs £22,635.  As a 2.0 litre injection petrol engine the Mazda is certainly not the most economical of all cars to run, but if you compare it to other larger (and more expensive) sports car variations such as the Porsche 911, it is far from expensive. In terms of depreciation, Mazda cars and the MX-5 in particular, typically hold their re-sale value well: a two to three year old Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech with 10-20,000 miles on the clock could still sell for around £10-£12,000.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a nifty, stylish sports car that is not only easy to drive and fun, but also a vehicle that is affordable to buy and doesn’t cost the earth to run, then the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech could be the car for you.