Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual

Engine

Item	Specification
Item	SKYACTIV-G 1.5	SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Type	DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke	74.5 × 85.8 mm (2.93 × 3.38 in)	83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement	1,496 ml (1,496 cc)	1,998 ml (1,998 cc)
Compression ratio	13.0

Arab Gulf Cooperation Council

Item	Specification
Maximum engine power/revolution	118 kW/6,000 rpm
Maximum engine torque/revolution	200 N･m/4,600 rpm
Maximum speed	194 km/h (121 mph)

Electrical System

Item	Classification
Battery	N-55 (S)^*1
Battery	12V-45Ah/20HR^*2
Spark-plug number	Mazda Genuine spark plug^*3	PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110

N-55 (S) is designed for i-stop system (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Only N-55 (S) should be used to ensure correct operation of i-stop system (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
Not for i-stop system/i-ELOOP system.
The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.

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Lubricant Quality

Lubricant	Classification
Lubricant	Europe		Except Europe
Engine oil^*1	Recommended Oils^*2		Oil Quality
	Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20		API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V
	Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
	Alternative Oil Quality^*3
	API SN or ACEA A5/B5	0W-20
	API SN or ACEA A5/B5	5W-30
Coolant	FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil	Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS^*4
Automatic transmission fluid	JWS3309
Rear differential oil	Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid	SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Refer to Recommended Oil (Search).

Do not use oils which do not meet the above specification or requirements. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.
Mazda Original Oils are specially designed/tested for the respective engine. For optimum performance we recommend to use Mazda Original Oils at all times.
If you are unable to find a Mazda Original Oil, alternative oils meeting the listed specification may also be used.
Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is recommended.

If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.

Cleaner

Classification

Europe

Except Europe

Deposit Cleaner^*1

Mazda genuine deposit cleaner

(K002 W0 001)

Use Mazda genuine deposit cleaner. Using non-genuine deposit cleaner would cause internal failure of the fuel system. Refer to (Search), (Search) for the details.

Capacities

(Approximate Quantities)

Item				Capacity
Engine oil	With oil filter replacement			4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Engine oil	Without oil filter replacement			4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant	SKYACTIV-G 1.5	Left-hand drive model		5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
	SKYACTIV-G 1.5	Right-hand drive model		5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
	SKYACTIV-G 2.0	Manual transmission	Left-hand drive model	6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
		Manual transmission	Right-hand drive model	6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
		Automatic transmission	Saudi Arabia	6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
			Right-hand drive model	6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
			Except above	5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil				2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid				7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil				0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank				45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)

Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions

Item		Vehicle specification
Item		Soft top model	Retractable fastback model
Overall length		3,915 mm (154.1 in)	3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width		1,735 mm (68.3 in)	1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height	16 inch wheel vehicle	1,225 mm (48.2 in)	1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Overall height	17 inch wheel vehicle	1,230 mm (48.4 in)	1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread		1,495 mm (58.9 in)	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread		1,505 mm (59.3 in)	1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase		2,310 mm (90.9 in)	2,310 mm (90.9 in)

Light Bulbs

Exterior light

Light bulb		Category
Light bulb		Wattage	UNECE^*1 (SAE)
Headlights	High beam/Low beam	LED^*2	― (―)
Headlights	Wide-range low beam (Some Models)	LED^*2	― (―)
Running lights	LED type	LED^*2	― (―)
Running lights	Bulb type	21	W21W (7440)
Position lights		LED^*2	― (―)
Front direction indicator lights		21	WY21W (7443NA)
Side direction indicator lights		5^*3	WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light		LED^*2	― (―)
Rear direction indicator lights		21	WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights		LED^*2	― (―)
Tail lights		LED^*2	― (―)
Reverse lights		21	W21W (7440)
Rear fog light (Some Models)		LED^*2	― (―)
Number plate lights		5	W5W (―)

UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

Interior light

Light bulb	Category
Light bulb	Wattage	UNECE^*1
Overhead light	10	―
Boot light	5	―

UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

Tyres

Tyre mark information

Choose the proper tyres for your vehicle using the following tyre mark information.

Speed symbol	Maximum permissible speed
Q	Up to 160 km/h (99 mph)
R	Up to 170 km/h (105 mph)
S	Up to 180 km/h (111 mph)
T	Up to 190 km/h (118 mph)
U	Up to 200 km/h (124 mph)
H	Up to 210 km/h (130 mph)
V	Up to 240 km/h (149 mph)
W	Up to 270 km/h (167 mph)
Y	Up to 300 km/h (186 mph)
ZR	Over 240 km/h (149 mph)

Tyre and inflation pressure

The tyres have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.

When replacing tyres, Mazda recommends that you replace tyres of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Check the tyre pressure label for tyre size and inflation pressure (Search).

Standard tyre

(Except Arab Gulf Cooperation Council and Colombia)

Tyre size	Inflation pressure
Tyre size	Front	Rear
195/50R16 84V	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
205/45R17 84W	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

(Arab Gulf Cooperation Council and Colombia)

Tyre size	Inflation pressure
Tyre size	Front	Rear
195/50RF16 84V	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

Winter tyre

Tyre size	Inflation pressure
Tyre size	Front	Rear
195/50R16^*1 MS	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)	220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi)
205/45R17^*2 MS	200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)	220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi)

Load index and Speed Symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V
Load index and Speed Symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V/84W

Wheel nut tightening torque

When installing a tyre, tighten the wheel nut to the following torque.

108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)

Fuses

Refer to Fuses (Search).

Brakes

If you require information regarding the wear limit specification for the brake disc plates and the measurement method, please contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The information is made freely available.

Specifications