Mazda mx 5 nc series 1 review. According to the service bulletin this noise came from the starter interlock switch. Manufactured in hiroshima japan the rear wheel drive mx 5 was powered by a 20 litre four cylinder petrol engine with variable valve timing that was mated to either a six speed manual or six speed automatic transmission. We testreview the mazda mx 5 and talk about the things you should check when buying such a car. Mazda mx 5 nc 2005 2014 convertible.
In april 2006 mazda usa issued service bulletin 05 00206 for mazda nc mx 5 vehicles that were manufactured before 1 january 2006 and had vins preceding jm1 nc 111723. The mazda mx 5 is still great fun and more grown up in its third nc generation. The nc which had a variety of spec levels and special editions was replaced in 2015 by the nd series. The nc mx 5 has won plenty of awards and its easily the most powerful of the breed.
When comparing ncs on the used market be aware that there were a number of spec levels and special editions. Find your next car on marktplaatsnl. Its 20 litre four cylinder s vt engine produces 118kw at 6700rpm and 188nm at 5000rpm but that extra oomph is soaked up by the extra weight a good 80kg heavier than the nb. Mazda mx 5 2005 09 06 sep 2009 in the automotive world the term perennial favourite could well be a phrase coined specifically for mazdas mx 5.