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Mazda MX-5 1.5L Sport SKYACTIV-G

Mazda MX5 1.5L Sport SKYACTIV-G

£18,499 was £20,249

London

2020
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14,854 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 1.5L Sport SKYACTIV-G

Mazda MX5 1.5L Sport SKYACTIV-G

£18,799 was £21,299

London

2020
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10,989 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 I

Mazda MX5 I

£4,495

London

2008
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84,000 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 I SPORT TECH

Mazda MX5 I SPORT TECH

£6,495 was £6,995

London

2010
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82,000 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX5

£2,488

Beckenham

1999
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153,000 miles
•
Petrol
•

Mazda MX-5 1.5 Sport Nav 2dr

Mazda MX5 1.5 Sport Nav 2dr

£15,957

Croydon

2018
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35,645 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Nav 2dr - Rear Parking Sensors - Heated Front Seats -

Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport Nav 2dr - Rear Parking Sensors - Heated Front Seats -

£16,510

Croydon

2017
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14,500 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 i

Mazda MX5 i

£5,795

Croydon

2007
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59,000 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

MAZDA MX5 I

Mazda MX5 I

£2,499 was £2,790

London

2003
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68,102 miles
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Petrol
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Manual

MAZDA MX5 2.0i Sport Euro 4 2dr

Mazda MX5 2.0i Sport Euro 4 2dr

£3,999

London

2006
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95,000 miles
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Petrol
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Manual

MAZDA MX5 -

Mazda MX5 -

£5,999

London

2001
•
57,000 miles
•
Petrol
•
Automatic

Mazda MX-5 2.0 [184] Sport Nav+ 2dr

Mazda MX5 2.0 [184] Sport Nav+ 2dr

£22,290

Croydon

2019
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6,876 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 2.0 [184] GT Sport Tech 2dr Auto

Mazda MX5 2.0 [184] GT Sport Tech 2dr Auto

£32,500 was £32,990

Croydon

2023
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7 miles
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Petrol
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Automatic

Mazda MX-5 2.0i SE Roadster 2dr

Mazda MX5 2.0i SE Roadster 2dr

£7,790 was £8,790

Ilford

2009
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40,000 miles
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Petrol
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Manual

Mazda MX-5 1.8 I ROADSTER SE

Mazda MX5 1.8 I ROADSTER SE

£4,490 was £5,490

Harrow

2009
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78,598 miles
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Petrol
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Manual

Mazda MX-5 1.5 Sport Nav 2dr

Mazda MX5 1.5 Sport Nav 2dr

£15,957

Barnet

2018
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35,645 miles
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Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 1.5 Sport Nav 2dr

Mazda MX5 1.5 Sport Nav 2dr

£15,957

Barnet

2018
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35,645 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Nav 2dr - Rear Parking Sensors - Heated Front Seats -

Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport Nav 2dr - Rear Parking Sensors - Heated Front Seats -

£16,510

Barnet

2017
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14,500 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Nav 2dr - Rear Parking Sensors - Heated Front Seats -

Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport Nav 2dr - Rear Parking Sensors - Heated Front Seats -

£16,510

Barnet

2017
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14,500 miles
•
Petrol
•
Manual

Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE Roadster Euro 5 2dr

Mazda MX5 1.8i SE Roadster Euro 5 2dr

£7,490

Epsom

2012
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62,000 miles
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Petrol
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Manual

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About MX5
Why buy a used MX5?
MX5 updates
Which used MX5 should I buy?
What should I look for?

Used Mazda MX5

AA Cars works closely with thousands of UK used car dealers to bring you one of the largest selections of Mazda MX5 cars on the market. You can also browse Mazda dealers to find a second hand car close to you today. All used Mazda MX5 on the AA Cars website come with free 12 months breakdown cover.

Expert Opinion

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Mazda MX5 - Review

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About Mazda MX5

As the best-selling two-seat roadster ever, the Mazda MX-5 has a following that few cars can claim to. Launched in 1989 at the Chicago Motor Show, the MX-5 was a new, lightweight and affordable sports car that then arrived in the UK in 1990. Mazda has always managed to keep the MX-5 DNA there, across the following generations, which arrived in 1997, 2005 and 2015 respectively.

The latest MX-5 is just as appealing as ever, but brings greater refinement and features to this sports car than its predecessor, while still being light and fun to drive. Since 2017, you can also now choose it as the ‘RF’, which features an electric-folding metal hard-top and brings greater refinement.

Why buy a used MX5?

The number of small sports cars on the market is really limited these days, so the MX-5 is almost in a class of its own.

But the top reason to choose it is because of just how fun to drive it is. In a day and age where cars tend to be quite heavy and bulbous, there’s something really appealing about this Mazda, with its dinky size and remarkably low kerbweight of just over a tonne (on entry-level models). It’s also got what’s often regarded as the perfect sports car formula – rear-wheel-drive, manual gearbox and lightness – and it is hugely enjoyable to drive, being agile and involving, yet still at sensible speeds that won’t get you in trouble.

It’s also a roadster that’s very easy to live with. Granted as a two-seater and with its small boot, the MX-5 is not the most practical. However, if you don’t need a lot of room, it’s ideal. With a comfortable and compliant ride and decent refinement – particularly from the hard-top RF – it’ll be great to drive every day. Thanks to its lightness, it should also be quite affordable to run too, with more than 40mpg possible in daily driving – figures that you won’t get from competitors.

The MX-5’s affordability is also a big draw. In a day and age where even the cheapest Porsche roadster costs £50,000, there’s something hugely appealing about the MX-5 when it’s available for half the price, or roughly what you’d pay for an average family hatchback. Standard kit is also generous, including features like LED headlights, keyless entry and a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring. Used models are also tremendous value for money if you want some cheap sports car thrills, with usable examples available from as little as £2,000.

MX5 updates

Here’s a short history of the MX-5, which dates back to 1989.

Mazda pulled the wraps off the new MX-5 at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show as its new lightweight, affordable sports car. It had been penned for seven years before Mazda revealed it. It arrived in the UK in 1990.
In 1997 the second-generation MX-5 was shown, arriving without the pop-up headlights and additional weight. It also featured a more powerful engine to enhance its performance.
The third-generation MX-5 reached showrooms in 2005, undergoing a full overhaul. With a more muscular look and modern interior, the entry-level 1.6-litre engine was dropped and a punchy 158bhp 2.0-litre unit was launched as the flagship.
It received an update in 2009 to enhance its performance, while a 2012 facelift brought more attractive styling and safety improvements.
The fourth-generation MX-5 arrived in 2015, bringing a striking new design and new 1.5- and 2.0-litre engine options. Mazda also dropped the weight of it, despite safety and tech enhancements.
Mazda launched a Retractable Fastback (RF) model in 2017, bringing an electric-folding metal roof, compared to the manual fabric cover. Various special editions have been launched, including a 30th Anniversary Edition in 1989 and a Sport Venture model in 2021.

Which used MX5 should I buy?

Mazda offers a selection of trim levels on the MX-5, with equipment highlights as follows.

Mazda MX5 SE-L

16-inch black alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic levelling, black soft-top convertible roof, electric and heated door mirrors, climate control, keyless entry and start, 7-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, DAB radio.

Mazda MX5 Sport

16-inch bright silver alloy wheels, electric folding mirrors, automatic lights, rear parking sensors, black leather seat trim, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Bose sound system, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, driver attention alert.

Mazda MX5 Sport Tech

17-inch bright silver alloy wheels, sports suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, limited slip differential, adaptive LED headlights, reversing camera, blind spot monitoring.

Mazda MX5 GT Sport Tech

17-inch BBS alloy wheels, stainless steel scuff plates, black roof (RF), Light Stone Nappa leather seats.

What should I look for when buying a used MX5?

Earlier MX-5s had quite a bad reputation for rusting, so it’s worth thoroughly looking for any signs of corrosion or bubbling.
As with any convertible, check the roof mechanism is working properly – especially on the electric RF version. With the soft-top, look out for any rips or damage to the roof, and be aware of any links.
As it’s a sports car, making sure that the model has been serviced and maintained regularly is particularly important too.
Be aware of models that have been used on track, as these will have lived a much harder life.

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