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Mazda MX-5 (2009-) Review

Category: Roadsters 4 out of 5

Summary of the Mazda MX-5 (2009-)

Price Range: £15,000 to £19,695

Assets

Fun to drive, proper sports car looks, cheap to run.

Drawbacks

Ride can be harsh, cramped interior.

Verdict

This facelift is an improvement, but it's hardly necessary.

Mazda MX-5 Review

Safety and Security4 out of 5

The MX-5 has not been tested by Euro NCAP tests yet but when it is, we expect a fine result.

All models come with anti-lock brake and electronic brakeforce distribution and stability control. There are airbags for the driver and passenger but higher-spec models get side airbags.

All models come with a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Mazda MX-5

bluepiper
wrote on 12 09 2007

This is what motoring should be all about. The roof down on a lovely summer's day, a quiet country r...

Reisen0
wrote on 27 02 2007

Build quality/equipment fit is excellent. The car seems to make even the most hamfisted of drivers f...

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Mazda MX-5 Safety and Security Statistics

EuroNCAP occupant
4 star(s)
Alarm
Std
Immobiliser
Std
Driver's Airbag
Std
Passenger Airbag
Std
Side Airbag
Some versions as Std
 

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