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Mazda Mx-5 RF Convertible 1.5 [132] SE-L 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1496
Trim	SE-L
Price	£27,665
Engine Power - BHP	132
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	142
Length	3915 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1230 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	127 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1065 kg

Driver Convenience

7" colour touch screen with Mazda connect infotainment
Aha and stitcher app
Analogue speedometer
Apple car play/Android Auto
Cruise control + speed limiter
eCall emergency call system
Emergency stop signalling system
Engine start/stop button
Hands free phone preparation
Integrated bluetooth with hands-free calling, bluetooth audio and easy access to phone contacts
Integrated navigation system
Multi dot display tachometer and electric odometer
PAS
Service indicator
Trip computer
Water temperature gauge

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

I-ELOOP
i-stop

Entertainment

2 USB/aux input socket
Audio system with 6 speakers with 2 in driver headrest, AM/FM/DAB radio and MP3
Multimedia Commander including separate volume dial
Steering wheel mounted audio/bluetooth controls

Exterior Features

Automatic headlamp levelling
Body colour bumpers
Body colour co ordinated interior upper door trim
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dual exhaust pipes
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electrically operated body colour retractable hard top with heated rear glass window
Front intermittent wipers
High mounted rear brake light with Black coloured cover
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED indicator lights
LED rear lights
Piano black electric/heated door mirrors
Piano Black fashion bars
Plastic black scuff plates
Rear boot

Interior Features

12V socket
Centre console storage box
Chrome Air conditioning dials
Climate control air conditioning
Cloth upholstery
Coin Box
Driver and front passenger sunvisors with covered vanity mirror and driver ticket holder
Driver seat manual slide, recline and tilt adjustment
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats, in 3 heat levels
Interior courtesy light
ISOFIX front passenger seat child seat compliance
Leather gear knob
Leather handbrake lever
Leather steering wheel
Lockable rear centre box with lid
Passenger seat + manual slide/recline adjust
Side door trim in black vinyl with silver stitching
Single front passenger seat
Sports seats
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Transparent windblocker
Two cupholders

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensioners
ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Deployable Hood System (DHS)
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelt reminder audible warning
Front dynamic yaw stability control
Hill hold assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Side airbags
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Remote central locking with deadlocking and remote boot release
Superlocking
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser

Trim

Black air vent surround
Black dash trim
Chrome meter rings

Wheels

16" black metallic alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	134

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

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.9

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	132
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	152
Engine Torque - RPM	4500
Top Speed	126 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1230 mm
Length	3915 mm
Wheelbase	2310 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1280 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	127 l
Max. Loading Weight	215 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1065 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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