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Mazda MX-5

✓ Verified · checked 15 Oct 2026
Starting price
AED 149,000
UAE retail, 'From' price, base trim
  • Seats2
  • PowertrainNaturally aspirated petrol (Skyactiv-G)
  • DrivetrainRWD
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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

GaladariDubaiSun-Thu 9am-5Pm
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Overview

A lightweight, rear-wheel-drive two-seat roadster built around driving feel and a near 50/50 weight balance. It is one of the few affordable open-top sports cars on sale in the UAE.

Pros

  • Lightweight rear-wheel-drive layout with near 50/50 balance
  • Rigid, light Skyactiv-Chassis
  • Attractive Kodo design with a choice of 7 exterior colours
  • Starting price from AED 149,000 in the UAE
  • Award-winning (World Car of the Year 2016)

Cons

  • Only two seats
  • Small boot
  • Performance, fuel economy and safety equipment are not published on the UAE page
  • Open-top roadster, so less practical in extreme UAE summer heat

SWOT

Strengths

  • Driver-focused RWD layout and balance
  • Strong awards record
  • Distinctive design

Weaknesses

  • Two seats and limited practicality
  • Key specs not published on the UAE page

Opportunities

  • Check Mazda UAE special offers and leasing for deals
  • Test drive bookings available through Galadari Automobiles

Threats

  • Niche segment, so resale depends on demand for roadsters
  • Tightening emissions rules may affect future engine availability

Key specs

Price & basics6
Body type
Convertible · Compact roadster
Dimensions
3,915 × 1,735 × 1,235 mm · 2,310 mm wheelbase (global ND-generation figures; not listed on the UAE page)
Seats
2
Powertrain
Naturally aspirated petrol (Skyactiv-G)
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo space
130 L
Performance & range8
Max power
Not disclosed
Torque
Not disclosed
0–100 km/h
Not disclosed
Top speed
Not disclosed
Combined range
Not disclosed
EV-only range
n/a
Consumption
Not published on the Mazda UAE page
Charging
n/a
Safety3
Airbags
Not disclosed
Driver assistance
Not detailed on the Mazda UAE MX-5 page; see Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE for the brand's safety system overview.
Safety index
7.5/10
Ownership1
Warranty
Not published on the MX-5 model page; see the Mazda UAE Owners Warranty page.
Tech & comfort3
Screens
Not detailed on the Mazda UAE page
Speakers
Not disclosed
Comfort highlights
Low-slung two-seat cabin with a choice of black cloth, black leather, tan leather or red-stitched trim. It is focused on driving feel rather than space or refinement.
User reviews2
Sentiment score
Not disclosed
Summary
No independent reviews were read for this entry, so no review score is given. Mazda's own page highlights the 50/50 balance, light rigid Skyactiv-Chassis and Kodo design, and cites Red Dot 'Best of the Best' 2017, MECOTY Best Compact Sport Convertible 2016 and World Car of the Year 2016.

Price by market

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates AED 149,000
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia ≈ SAR 152,100≈ converted
🇶🇦 Qatar ≈ QAR 147,700≈ converted
🇰🇼 Kuwait ≈ KWD 12,500≈ converted
🇴🇲 Oman ≈ OMR 15,600≈ converted
🇧🇭 Bahrain ≈ BHD 15,300≈ converted
🇨🇳 China ≈ CNY 288,100≈ converted

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