MX-5 NC · 2005–2015

Mazda MX-5 1.8 MX-5 NC · 126 hp (2005 to 2015)

The Mazda MX-5 1.8 of the MX-5 NC generation uses the L8-VE 1.8 petrol engine with 126 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 126 PS / 93 kW
Displacement: 1 798 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: L8-VE 1.8
Period covered: 2005–2015
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

126 hp (93 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2005 to 2015.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mazda MX-5 1.8 MX-5 NC?

The L8-VE 1.8 petrol engine (1 798 cc), 126 hp (93 kW).

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Which oil for the Mazda MX-5 1.8?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3-approved oil suited to the L8-VE 1.8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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