Battery Westco MX5 Mk1/2/2.5 Reviews

3.6 Rating 86 Reviews

We are pleased to now offer the ledgendary WestCo sealed battery for the MX 5 (and Eunos). This battery is superior to the original Panasonic unit. It uses the very latest absorbed glass mat technology, this advanced battery has no free liquid electrolyte - unlike the Panasonic "wet gel" battery. It also has a higher 'amp hour' (31) and a higher 'cranking amp rate' (475).Designed specifically for the MX-5, this battery is a direct replacement for the original Panasonic battery, and is also 30% more powerfull with a cranking rate of 475 amps.The main features are:Sealed and maintenance freeAbsorbed Glass Mat construction, not a comventional 'flooded' batteryLiquid-free, no gassing and zero terminal corrosionDirect replacement for the factory Mazda MX-5/Eunos battery (no modifications)Quick and simple to installOEM correct polarityVenting attachments for proper venting hook upProper channel for factory mounting bracket2 years warrantySize: L-197mm W-130mm H-170mm H with terminal 178mmFits all Mk1, Mk2 & 2.5 models, 1989>2005.Care Instructions, Click HereBattery Charger designed specifically for Gel and Glass Mat batteries We would also highly recommend the use of a battery cut off swtich if your car is not used on a regular basis.Please Note: Due to airline regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods, we are unable to send these batteries outside of Europe by air. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are affected by this, please contact us before placing your order.

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“I bought this battery about 18 months ago to replace the original in my \'92 mk1 which was getting a little tired.Like other 1 star reviewers, I use my MX-5 sparingly and often leave it for a week between drives. During this period the battery goes flat and then, as per the instructions, takes a week to charge up again on a trickle charger. The only way therefore to ensure that my car will start when I go to drive it is to keep the battery on permanent charge. I could have done this with the old battery and saved myself £94!The documentation and editor\'s comments on other reviews appear to suggest that this behaviour is to be expected and is reasonable and I have no doubt that if I fully charge the battery for 7 days and then return it to MX-5 parts it will get a clean bill of health.My advice therefore is, unless you drive your MX-5 daily, DO NOT BUY THIS BATTERY.The 5 star reviews for this product all rave about the service from MX-5 parts and, as a regular customer, I would strongly agree, they are excellent, however I do not think this accurately reflects the quality of this particular product.Editors Note: Sorry to hear you have experienced problems with this battery. We sell literally hundreds of these every year and suffer very few problems with them. As you say, being glass mat batteries they do require regular charging when not being used for protracted periods of time but the extra power they give is well worth it. A member of our customer services team will be in touch soon to discuss the matter and arrange for the battery to be collected and returned for testing and if necessary replacement.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“I cant say much about the battery itself as I've only just fitted it but what I can say is that the service received must be the envy of every retailer. Ordered 2PM yesterday, arrived 10AM this morning......honestly, I've waited longer for a bus!!!!!!*********** 1st CLASS***********”

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Posted 12 years ago

Howard Banks

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“Fast delivery as usual, couldn't find a battery the right size anywhere locally, all too tall.Highly recommended.”

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Posted 12 years ago

Peter Herbert

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“Very powerful battery, which does need special care. My MX5 regularly stands still for a couple of weeks between driving. After having this battery in my car for about half a year, I found it "completely dead" one day. My regular battery (trickle) charger refused to charge the Westco and ploclaimed it dead. I tried the Optimate 4 dual and that revived the battery within 48 hours with its advanced charging programme. The battery has been fully restored to its original capacity. I now keep the Westco on the Optimate charger when the car is parked in the driveway with the extension included with the Optimate. Westco + Optimate = reliable MX5! (no, I don't own shares in Westco, nor in Optimate!)”

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Posted 12 years ago

Dave Mcgregor

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“Bought this battery in November 2008 and it was fine when car was used on a daily basis, but after a year my wife stopped work and car was used less often. If left for 3 or perhaps 4 days the battery is flat and will not start engine. I have followed the instructions for recharging to the letter and still the thing goes flat after a short period ie 3/4 days. For a battery of this price the performance is actually pathetic and we have resorted to a much cheaper (less than half the price) conventional maintenance free battery which (at least so far) will start the car after being left a few days. Meanwhile I have tried charging the old (3 1/2 years!!) Westco as per the instructions,leaving it on my workbench and then checking it, and lo and behold when newly charged we see 13.3 volts and four days later 11.5v. Anyone want a three and a half year old Westco battery?”

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Posted 13 years ago

Bev Marshall

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“I have also bought this battery and unfortunately I to have had nothing but problems with it. I would say I have had mine now for over 2 years and the thing has given up. I too have the trickle charger and it just does not Hold charge. As this item along with its charger is not a cheap option I would expect a better product. Had to go and buy a new battery as I needed it for the festival of speed at goodwood.Very very disappointed.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“I have a 1998 Mk2 MX-5 that I have owned for 6 years. After 12 years of use the original Panasonic battery finally became too weak to continue and I decided to buy the WestCo battery as a replacement in May 2010. Frankly this battery has been a huge disappointment and it was clear from when it was only months old that it was not going to be reliable. I have followed the guidance notes to the letter and only used a trickle charger to charge in winter but the battery will not hold its charge. I have called MX5 Parts on two occasions to report the problems (logged my last call on 8/3/11 when the battery was not even 10 months old) but the only feedback is that these batteries are different and require to be charged for 4 to 7 days on trickle charge to maintain performance. This is not at all convenient and nor have I found it to be effective.I have limped through 2 winters with this battery and I permanently keep jump leads in the boot as a security. If used merely for day trips, it's OK but leave it for 3 or 4 days without use and the battery will have lost charge to the point where it no longer has the power to turn the engine.Despite the hype there is NO comparison between this battery and the original Panasonic. After a lot of frustration, I am resigned to giving up after just 2 years.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hats off to MX5 Parts, for their usual superb srvice. The first battery delivered, had been dropped on it's corner and the battery case had cracked. After a quick phone call, I emailed a few pics of the damage and a new battery was dispatched straight away. Its beyond fantasy how that team manage to deliver in Copenhagen, Denmark in just 48 hours. JUST INCREDIBLE !”

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Posted 13 years ago