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Mazda Mx-5 Convertible 1.5 Icon 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1496
Trim	Icon
Price	£20,865
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	8.3
Top Speed	127 mph
Length	3915 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1225 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	130 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1015 kg

Driver Convenience

7" touchscreen with multimedia commander
Cruise control + speed limiter
Engine start/stop button
Integrated bluetooth with steering wheel mounted controls
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Remote boot release
Satellite navigation system
Trip computer
Water temperature gauge

Entertainment

6 speakers
Auxiliary input socket
DAB Digital radio
MP3 compatible radio/single CD player
USB/iPod connection

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp levelling
Automatic lights and wipers
Body colour bumpers
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dual exhaust pipes
Dusk sensitive headlamps
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electrically heated door mirrors
Front intermittent wipers
LED daytime running lights
Premium cloth soft top with integrated heated glass window and soft top cover
Rain sensing front wipers
Red door mirrors
Red front airdam skirt
Red rear spoiler
Red side decals

Interior Features

12V socket
Body coloured inner door trims
Centre console storage box
Climate control air conditioning
Cupholders
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front seats
ISOFIX front passenger seat child seat compliance
Leather gear knob
Leather handbrake lever
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Lockable rear storage box
Sports seats
Tilt/slide reclining front seats
Unique floor mats
Windblocker

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensioners
ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Dual front airbags
Fasten seatbelt reminder
Hill hold assist
Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm with interior movement sensor
Immobiliser
Remote central door locking
Remote keyless entry
Superlocking

Wheels

16" Gunmetal alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1496
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	93
NCAP Safety Assist %	64
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)	8.3
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	150
Engine Torque - RPM	4800
Top Speed	127 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/50 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/50 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	GUN METAL
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1225 mm
Length	3915 mm
Wheelbase	2310 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1215 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	130 l
Max. Loading Weight	200 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1015 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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