Mazda Mx-5 Convertible, Buy Used, Buy New or Contract Hire

Mazda Mx-5 Car Reviews

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Practicality

The MX 5 was designed for performance. The car is very attractively styled but boasts a very reasonable purchase price. Given the car’s proven reliability the car should continue to have low running costs aside from a higher insurance rating due to the fact that the car is a convertible, and fuel economy probably won’t be great either.

The Mazda MX-5 provides adequate passenger space for two. That’s it. The car has a small boot and is even smaller and more limited with the top down. The boot can handle some small packages or shopping, but that’s about it.

The MX-5 main dials are clear and easy to read. The MX 5 has a very simple fascia and doesn’t have anything too complicated to figure out. The gearshift is light and precise and so is the steering. Remote audio controls on the steering wheel are a bonus. For the most part everything is exactly where you’d expect to find it.

The Mazda MX-5 provides decent levels of comfort. The seats are supportive and comfortable and space is adequate for two adult passengers to ride in reasonable comfort.

For the most part the MX 5 is easy to access. The seating position is fairly low and may cause problems for some, but the car’s cabin is much easier to access than one might expect. Egress isn’t too bad either. Most passengers shouldn’t have any problems.

The MX-5 is easy to park. The car’s light steering makes it easy to maneuver into even small parking spaces. Rear visibility is limited with the top up, and rear parking sensors off of the options list may prove to be a worthy investment.

Life Style

The MX 5 provides excellent driver appeal. The little roadster is tons of fun to drive. Both engine options are competent of delivering a decent ride, but the lesser-powered 1.8 variant allows you to explore the car's limits at lower speeds without sacrificing fun. The car's handling could be better but is more than adequate as well.

The Mazda MX-5 is not a good family car. There is only enough seating for two. It could be used as a second vehicle with very limited duties but is not capable of transporting an entire family around town.

This is a fairly affordable entry-level sports car. It delivers a spirited ride yet is easy enough that novice drivers should have no problem handling the car. The car is super easy to park with the top down and only slightly difficult to park with the top up. It could be used as a first car.

The Mazda MX 5 has a large loyal following. Everywhere it is sold people have nothing but good things to say about the little roadster. The car bosts a high quality build and loads of style. The MX 5 reflects positively on the company.