[digital]

Quick question...

What's the basic differences, visually between the Mk2 and the Mk2.5?
I did have the info somewhere but I've gone and lost it, found you guys by twitter.

 

[digital]

There's summat about the front lights being different, but the other body bits ... I dunno

 

[Bacon]

Hi and welcome to the forum
Yep, lemme just grab some info for ya...got it somewhere

 

[Bacon]

In a nutshell whilst I'm going into my bookmarks, yeah the front lights for the Mk2 are a 2 cluster, and on the Mk2.5 they changed to a 3 cluster arrangement.
The dash dials on the Mk2.5 (what they call the NB facelift) are white changed form black on the Mk2 and a few other bits and pieces...one sec...

 

[digital]

Cheers, no worries, just getting ready for work. It's jocking cold out there innit?

 

[Bacon]

Workshop manual to the rescue

"The construction and operation of the body system of the face-lifted MX-5 (NB) model is essentially carried over from that of the current MX-5 (NB) model, except for the following features.
Improved Safety.
The seat belts are equipped with load limiter and pre-tensioner systems.
A double locking system has been added to power door lock system.
Improved Convenience. A keyless entry system has been adopted.
An auto open function has been adopted for the driver-side power window system.
The console has been enlarged to provide more space utilization.
A removable ashtray has been adopted.
Inproved Comfort.
A seat warmer system has been adopted.
Improved Design.
Quad headlights have been adopted.
The instrument cluster design has been changed.
Improved Marketability.
Front fog lights have been added.
A 2-Din size audio unit has been adopted. It provides various, extendable combinations (CD player/CD changer/cassette deck/MD player).
Modification To Match Market Regulations.
A MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) has been added to the instrument cluster or OBD model in compliance with the OBD regulation."

 

[digital]

Cheers for that, that's what I was after.
I'm after a replacement soon as the Mk1 went ages ago, was bags of fun tho.

 

[stevo]

BenC, The spec varies depending on wether it`s a standard 2.5 or special edition. The most obvious change ie the `Shark nose ` bumper with fog lights/space for them.

 

[safaristu]

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BenC, The spec varies depending on wether it`s a standard 2.5 or special edition. The most obvious change ie the `Shark nose ` bumper with fog lights/space for them.

Add the fog lights mate citroen picasso ones do the job perfect fit and are about £20-£30 on flee bay :thumbsup:

 

[Mark]

I think the Mark 2.5 also had new slightly more powerful engines compared to the Mark 2 - VVT engines

 

[safaristu]

I think the Mark 2.5 also had new slightly more powerful engines compared to the Mark 2 - VVT engines

Correct Mark no idea on the figures think this is one for Jumpman

 

[Jumpman23]

Correct Mark no idea on the figures think this is one for Jumpman

Yes vvt on 1.8 is 146bhp mk2.5 and mk 2 had no vvt but had 140bhp

 

[Mark]

Yes vvt on 1.8 is 146bhp mk2.5 and mk 2 had no vvt but had 140bhp

Which explains why my Mark 2 1.8 is so much slower than the Mark 2.5s

 

[Jumpman23]

Which explains why my Mark 2 1.8 is so much slower than the Mark 2.5s

In fact the mk2's should be quicker as they are lighter then the mk2.5

 

[Ali5]

This one shows the lights

 

[Mark]

In fact the mk2's should be quicker as they are lighter then the mk2.5

How much is the difference in weight?

Does anyone have a link to the official performance figures?

 

[Mark]

This one shows the lights View attachment 1026

A rather nice BRG in that photo next to Eric

Trying to work out where it was taken?

 

[stevo]

I`m told the MK3 is lighter than both the MK2 and the 2.5, is this correct `cos it looks bigger.
I`m interested in the front fog lights if someone could send me a link please? Even second hand Iv`e been quoted £80/pair plus the switch.

 

[Mark]

I`m told the MK3 is lighter than both the MK2 and the 2.5, is this correct `cos it looks bigger.

I am not sure that the Mark 3 is actually lighter than the Mark 2 / 2.5 but I think Mazda tried to keep the weight as low as possible so there is probably not much in it.

My 2.0 Mark 3 is 158 bhp as compared to 146 bhp for the 1.8 Mark 2.5 and when I first got the Mark 3 it seemed noticeably quicker than the Mark 2.5 that it replaced, both being Sport models. I am not sure how the two compare for the official performance figures.

 

[safaristu]

A rather nice BRG in that photo next to Eric

Trying to work out where it was taken?

No idea on the Q1

But Q2 was it by any chance the running horse