MX-5 ND · 2015–2018

Mazda MX-5 1.5 SKYACTIV-G MX-5 ND · 131 hp (2015 to 2018)

The Mazda MX-5 1.5 SKYACTIV-G of the MX-5 ND generation uses the P5-VP 1.5 SKYACTIV-G petrol engine with 131 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 131 PS / 96 kW
Displacement: 1 496 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: P5-VP 1.5 SKYACTIV-G
Period covered: 2015–2018
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

131 hp (96 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2015 to 2018.

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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 1.5 SKYACTIV-G MX-5 ND?

The P5-VP 1.5 SKYACTIV-G petrol engine (1 496 cc), 131 hp (96 kW).

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Which oil for the Mazda MX-5 1.5 SKYACTIV-G?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3-approved oil suited to the P5-VP 1.5 SKYACTIV-G engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026