In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mazda Mx5 is fundamental. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mazda Mx5, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mazda Mx5?

So we begin our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless generally speaking most Mazda Mx5 will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Mazda Mx5 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Mazda Mx5 : It uses precisely the same principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Mazda Mx5 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less complicated to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Mazda Mx5?

We will now begin the part that definitely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Mazda Mx5? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Mazda Mx5 cars are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Mazda Mx5 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your Mazda Mx5:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mazda Mx5. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional location, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Mazda Mx5 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Mazda Mx5?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Mazda Mx5. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mazda Mx5, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Mazda Mx5, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the car, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mazda Mx5, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To find more tips on the Mazda Mx5, take a look at the Mazda Mx5 category.