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Mazda MX-5 gets a facelift

First Opinion

The MX-5 has been at the top of its game for the last two decades and that doesn't look set to change. As long as you don't need bags of space then

there's nothing this sports car doesn't do well – and for less money than most. The only fly in the ointment is the new

semi-automatic gearbox. Don't tick that box on the options list and you'll have endless fun. 

FIRST POSTED MARCH 9, 2009
Mazda MX-5
4 out of 5

In detail

Price
£17,345 (2.0i)
Engine
2.0-litre 4cyl petrol
Power
159bhp
Torque
188Nm
0-60mph
7.6 seconds
Top speed
132mph
Economy
37mpg
Equipment
Alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, traction control, dynamic stability control, mp3 stereo, side airbags, limited slip differential, electric windows

On sale: April

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