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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02392 644588

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sales@mx5parts.co.uk

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1 Orion Court, 5 Rodney Road,,
Portsmouth
PO4 8SZ

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Michael Neilens

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“Ordered this from mx5parts and it turned up the next day. Ideal replacement for the original battery. Only minor issue is that the right hand breather pipe is a bit of a tight fit as the fittings are in a different place but managed to squeeze it on.”

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Posted 14 years ago

Carl Sanders

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“On the surface the battery looks promising but the following should be considered. We have had this battery just over a year and we find that it does not hold its charge very well if the car is not used for a couple of weeks. It requires a special charger £44- £55 and takes between 5 - 7 days to recharge. Is it worth it when a normal battery charger costs about £16 and an acid battery cheaper? We did jump start the car via leads which is not supposed to damage the battery according to advice from MX5 parts, though someone mentioned that we were not supposed too, otherwise we would be stuck for a week. The only way round this is to have two of these with a charger at hand. Alternatively stick with a sealed unit which gave us no problems but then again we used the vehicle more often at that time.”

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Posted 14 years ago

Harald Behmer

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“I've owned my MK1 for 10 and a half years and this is the first battery replacement! The car is 13 years old and the battery was getting tired and not holding a charge very well.Ordered it on Monday afternoon and it arrived Tuesday morning. Fitting was straight forward and on starting noticed the difference in cranking power staright away.The customer service / delivery is excellent and I hope the new battery will last as long as the old one!”

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Posted 14 years ago

Raffaello Sernagiotto

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“It is an outstanding performer with hot and cold weather!Better than AOM battery and at a fraction of the AOM price. Bravo!!!”

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Posted 14 years ago

Trystan Jones

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“7000 miles.Thumbs up.”

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Posted 14 years ago

Andrew De Vit

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“These batteries are rubbish. You\'re not supposed to jump start them,they won\'t hold the charge for long if car not used, they don\'t recharge very well when driving and you are supposed to trickle charge them from flat for a week!!!!! PATHETIC.Buy a cheaper conventional one.Editors Note: These batteries are a direct replacement for the original Mazda gel version. Mazda went over to using glass mat batteries as no conventional lead acid battery can give the same power for it\'s size. They do require more care than ordinary batteries, instructions for which can be downloaded from the product page, but the extra power and reliabilty you gain from these gel batteries far outways that. We recommend that an Optimate trickle charger (http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1095) is used when the vehicle is not in use for long periods of time.”

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Posted 14 years ago

Simon Teague

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“Needed new battery, arrived next day, direct fitment/excellent product. Many thanks, as usual.”

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Posted 15 years ago

Bernard Woods

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“Bought one for my 98 Mk2 1.8 dead simple to fit and it starts great in winter when it was minus 6, great buy”

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Posted 15 years ago