2005 Mazda MX5 NC - POV Review (Is the "Worst" MX5 is the best one?)

[@TheFracturedfuture]

It's only the "worst" because people love jumping on the bandwagon before even trying something.

[@Zachdidntdoit]

People hate the fact that it’s slightly bigger and more comfortable. Apparently you’re not allowed to want to sit in your car for 3 hours without breaking your back.

[@jonsmith1162]

Have to admit, I wasn't a fan when it was released. I think folks were too busy focusing on what the NC wasn't, rather than what it is. Picking up my first NC, an Aurora Blue 20th anniversary one next week.

[@ArthurProMax5G]

@@jonsmith1162 How is it?

[@arricammarques1955]

"Worst" for drivers who don't own the NC. But, really lust for one!

[@arricammarques1955]

@@jonsmith1162 Wise choice. Inspired by Lotus Elan, perfected by Mazda.

[@HaydnYick21]

Finally a POV video of someone driving the NC for me to watch when I'm not driving my own 😂

[@Paynos]

What NC have you got?

[@Zachdidntdoit]

Same. I have the NC2 but my steering column is on the correct side of the car. 😂😎

[@Clones_and_coffee]

lol same 🤣

[@paulkerrigan9857]

I bought a 2.0 litre one with the electric hard top recently and it's great fun to drive. It is cramped, but aside from that I absolutely love it. I can't help but smile when I'm cruising along with the roof down, enjoying what little sun we have left. I'm just trying to enjoy it while I can. It's a wonderful car. The heated seats keep me warm with the roof down.

[@Paynos]

Honestly just a super capable little car. They're finally getting the recognition they deserve

[@Nickoboss29]

Did you modify it?

[@arricammarques1955]

I'm retracting the top. Feel free to retract yours, luv! : )

[@njonesyauto]

I test drove a 2012 mx5 with 77k miles yesterday and that was the most joy I’ve ever got from a car. I can see why people say it’s a “slow car fast” because I accelerated not even full throttle just up to 40mph and I was shocked I was only going that fast. I’m not gonna be able to get any sleep until I get one now 🤣

[@davidalexander-watts6630]

I bought a blue 2.0 soft-top new in 2007 (aged 41 and working in the city) to replace a 2nd gen one that had been written off. Loved it, didn't know they weren't liked. Did long journeys as well as using it as an everyday car. Would happily have another. Main problem was it flooding when it rained when parked outside because the drains got clogged.

[@jwfilmphotography4592]

I often think about how good this car was and the experience of driving it. Glad your enjoying it though and can’t wait to see what videos you do next with it!

[@Paynos]

Hi man! What an underrated car, something people need to drive to really get a good feel for.

[@Didzriel]

I've had a 2.0 PRHT niseko for just over a year as my daily. Still enjoy the drive, even in last weeks -10 weather. Ive only had 2 problems with mine, near side caliper sticking (replaced) and water getting into passenger side through a clip (silicon sorted that). Glad you find as much fun as i do driving it

[@Paynos]

I've owned much faster and newer cars, and this rivals and beats them on fun (at lower speeds) every single time.

[@nightrvn]

i love the 2.0 NC, so much fun to dirve, reliable if you look after it and surprisingly livable daily.

[@carlosifer]

Got the 2l sport nc 1 , mot and service once a year no issues whatsoever with oil It's also 12 years old Cracking little car 👍

[@arricammarques1955]

Built for driving not for repairs.

[@antonolsson8553]

Hi, have myself an nc1 miata from 07 Great video for someone new to nc But i recall that its recommended that to always close the latch on the soft top before putting it down to prevent any damage on the soft top

[@bjsimpson4768]

I bought a 96 brand new. 286,000 miles later still no problem other than normal wear issues. No oil leaking or being consumed. I still love it as much as ever. Hope your experience is as rewarding as mine has been.

[@carlosifer]

I own an mx5 2l sport nc1 every year gets a service with mot so far it sailed through and 100% reliable. No issues with oil at all never needed to top up

[@arricammarques1955]

If only higher end roadsters were as reliable as the MX-5.

[@joelwhiteley6561]

Hey man, missed your proper driving vids. Keep up the great work! Some great country roads over here too. Good job

[@Paynos]

Thanks bud! We're mega lucky with the driving roads in the UK

[@aleksbabe]

Eyoo you are back, I watched you when i was younger and didnt had a license, now i also have my own mx5 ☺️

[@Paynos]

Hi!! Superb choice, they never get old.

[@TheMx5Channel]

4:20 It's a error code, DSC off means it's off the exta 5 seconds only makes the system crash showing that skiddy icon but it was already off.

[@chrish5018]

I was going to buy a 5 speed Miata a few years ago. It was pretty nice. Can’t remember what year the car was might’ve even been an ‘05. I contacted the guy on Facebook market place. Set up an appointment to see the car. Then the day before he said he changed his mind about selling it. If I liked it I would’ve bought it too. I’m here in New Jersey in the U.S. Over here the prices for any used car are out of this world now. I did get an ‘02 Honda Civic coupe 5 speed for a thousand though. Right before the pandemic stuff happened. It needed work but I’m doing it myself so I figured why not. Nice video. Stay safe out there.

[@Paynos]

Thanks for the kind words Chris, car prices are definitely crazy right now, I really hope they calm down to a semi reasonable level.

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

I own one and all I can say is that it was meant to be fun. Not too comfortable, not too luxurious, not anything but fun. It makes a great first car and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Couldn't be any more satisfied with it. I'm not sure you can buy a more fun car for around 2.5 to 3k.

[@k.zohaib]

I want this as my first car too. Any advice or cautions?

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

@@k.zohaib they are pretty reliable cars. As the usual, check for wear and tear, rust especially underneath, to drive well, have no rattles or clunks. On mine, the driver door doesn't always lock or unlock from the key fob, you have to use the key. Also has recently developed an exhaust leak and one of the break calipers is lazi and I hear it touching the disk or something. But given its a 2006 car, that alright. Nothing to be scared. Also, an opportunity to upgrade to a nicer exhaust

[@goatellbeckham1816]

3k? Where?

[@k.zohaib]

@@goatellbeckham1816 depends what year you’re looking for. The mk2s are definitely 3-4k on autotrader here in the UK

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

@@goatellbeckham1816 I paid 3k for mine, here in UK, but you can definitely find a mk3 starting 2.5k I'd say.

[@smilepermile8165]

Great to see you back on KZbin Paynos and love these POV videos 👊 If you're thinking about doing a power upgrade, have you seen videos of BBR's 'Super 225' NC? Its an Individual Throttle Body package which makes the car sound so visceral for a 4 cylinder! It is a pricey upgrade for how much horsepower (+ torque) increase you get compared to a turbo kit but there might be some 2nd hand ones out for sale. Anyways, keep up the great work!

[@Paynos]

Thanks man! I've been eyeing up the BBR tuning options for ages, long before I bought one. The ITB kit sounds absolutely superb. Even the base map/intake/exhaust/cams unlocks a lot out of the car and makes it just right imo.

[@wg5768]

I have an NC1 with the PRHT and I believe it will be considered a classic in ten years. For the money you can't beat it for a used two-seater convertible. Fun,reliable and low cost of ownership. Remember, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow!

[@Paynos]

I absolutely agree with you. Superb little motors.

[@Quickb3n]

I absolutely love mine. Throw an induction kit and a sport exhaust on it and it comes alive, sounds like a genuine track machine and gives it a noticeable amount more punch. Mine should dyno at about 175 at the minute without an ECU tune. Looking forward to giving a little more love and seeing what i can do with it. Mind you they're just as fun stock !

[@LucasBauditz]

I'm so hyped to get one in Ireland!

[@ascorbic123]

They look like great cars to be fair, I would personally love to try one out to feel what the differences is to my 1.6 NB 1998.

[@Hazardous975]

Ive never driven an MX5 but this has always been my favourite

[@ThinkingOutLoudly]

I accidentally just purchased a 1.8 on a 56 plate and whilst it uses a bit of oil ( priority to keep an eye on the level) it drives beautifully and I have never enjoyed driving so much. I do the school run and shopping just to drive it. I only paid £1700 and it’s fantastic

[@xRoRox]

My 1.8 blew its engine a while back. Miss it still 😭

[@Paynos]

Killer little cars, get another!

[@jubbaronny]

I bought a Kuro Edition brand new in 2012……still got it and it’s taking me to the Algarve in June. 😉

[@sanjs6235]

Amazing video. Was looking at getting one as a weekend car. Could you do a video about running costs, etc? Keep up the good work

[@Paynos]

Definitely will! Surprisingly cheap car to run, and spare parts are very easy to come by. Thanks for the kind words :)

[@markjohnson5276]

I drive a gun metal grey 2014 MX 5 NC. A ten second car. It came out of the box race ready with Le Mans paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Every time I drive it I'm in a James Bond movie. When people see it they ask, 'does it have machine guns behind the fog lights?' The license plate reads 009. It's definitely licensed to kill. Does a 'drift' nicely. Q branch read out, race ready with paddle shifters. A ten second car, does 0 to 100 mph in ten seconds. Double wish bone suspension and drive while flat tires makes her a nimble cat with tough paws. The body is made of rust resistant steel and carbon fiber (Kevlar) material. It has quarter inch metal armor under the engine and transmission. Stainless steel exhaust. A seven speaker Boise sound system keeps the Bond theme music coming thru 5 by 5.

[@xtommy1984x]

I’ll get mine next week it will be my third car. My first car was a beautiful MX-5 NB Miracle after that I had a 2020 Polo GTI but I just had to come back to the Miata

[@piachy]

Im sorry but how fast would you like to go on a small country road like that? In a corvette it would be dangerous. In a miata, it's real fun..

[@georgevti]

cat delete/race cat 200 cell, 63.5 mm and above exhaust with headers, BBR cams, change mufflers, CAI, a decent coil over, RXR (yellow dot) anti-roll bars (front and rear), tune it properly and it will fly !

[@olddirtycracker]

Your steering wheel is so much nicer than the convenience package one.

[@BritishPlebness]

Should drive a mk1 ;)

[@jaydenlupton8689]

“Francis would love this” lol

[@Paynos]

First one to comment on that 😂

[@TechTokOffical]

I prefer my N/A 5 speed's to be coupled with an inline 6. Can't beat the sound

[@jaedan1234567890]

Good review

[@Paynos]

thanks Jae!

[@MrWhite0]

We've just brought one they are a great little car to much fun 😀

[@dh1380]

Its the best looking and it's still an Mx5. If i was gonna buy one id buy this one

[@markjohnson5276]

A Miata is the most fun you can have in a car without a woman. Seven years 68,000 miles. No problems so far except clogged rain drains in the cockpit. I keep it in a tent.

[@Sir-Prizse]

13:23 Baaaam... 90.000 km on the camera... congrats.

[@Xopher222]

good review mate

[@b-dogs1038]

Great fun Vid bro. You make me feel content to own one(& I will,sometime in the near future 😉)

[@Paynos]

Thanks man! Definitely won't regret getting one, underrated little cars

[@b-dogs1038]

this is my fave NC Vid, can watch it over & over. I got to agree with you, prefer the look of NC2. However a good hardtop is quite pricey now. I plan to get a good one & keep it awhile

[@joneshank1]

The NC loves to rev 7000 then shift lol My friend you look like you could enjoy some time at the track.

[@Paynos]

Definitely! Have you got any tracks to recommend?

[@rodfrancis9160]

Had a look under the rear and so much corrosion,,thinking of spraying some WD 40 to get a few More years out of her

[@uselessoldman7964]

haha says me at 59 a Grandad and looking to buy the 2008 facelift model. Now you might ask me why a MX5, well simple, in the past I owned many a 924 S2 Turbo 944 S2 Turbo 928s/S2 Porsche, I think the MX5 is probably as close as you can get to a modern equivalent, a modern Porsche is full of management chips and simply impractical to own unless your running one through your company, as I did. Yeah I know there is the Boxter, seriously, I am not a hairdresser and same can be said for the silky (SLK) Mercs

[@ZacharySound]

Issue I have with this is that the NC is really a rebadged RX8 - doesn't have an original Miata chassis.

[@gpajic1987]

That's a great thing, the RX-8 has an amazing chassis

[@marijalucic7155]

Great review :) would really like to own one.

[@Paynos]

You won't regret it, great little cars with a lot of potential

[@LbheQbbz]

i love the nc. i am searching for one to buy right now

[@Paynos]

Hope you can find one soon! You'll love it.

[@LbheQbbz]

@@Paynos thanks, it is kinda difficult because the market in Greece is terrible but i am not giving up

[@catbalooboy]

Where did you get the MX-5 sticker on the dashboard?

[@joe653]

anyone near 6'5, whats it like in one of these is it too small for that height?

[@Paynos]

they’re the best mx5s for taller people, but you might find you struggle with the clutch pedal if you’ve got long legs. Long torso and you can drop the seat brackets to lower ones if you need to as well

[@joe653]

@@Paynos Legend, thanks for the information and quick reply for a year old vid. How tall are you if you dont mind me asking, and how does it fit?

[@Lewis_Treff97]

How do you go about doing the pov setup with the gopro. I've had a go myself but felt like my go pro wasn't sitting comfortably on my forehead

[@Paynos]

Using it with a hatclip whilst i'm wearing a baseball cap, and it's mounted under the brim. Definitely not exactly super comfortable, but does get good footage.

[@Lewis_Treff97]

@@Paynos ah cheers. Maybe it's because I'm wearing glasses I'm having issues with it 😂

[@CartineFC]

You should drive the mx5 miata

[@kwl189]

I have an NC2. Love the car but leaks and so much condensation in winter have driven me mad over time. I’ve done the third brake light and the cowls but for whatever reason, it’s impossible to keep the car free of condensation.

[@Paynos]

That's probably it's biggest downfall, people call it a boat but it gets most of the water on the inside haha. Other than that cracking car

[@FatherandSonHavingFun]

Could always put a dehumidifier in the passenger seat. 😂😂😂

[@UnseenSpirit]

I'm looking at a NC soon. Is there anyway to solve the condensation? I don't have a garage big enough for a car unfortunately

[@kwl189]

@@FatherandSonHavingFun 😂 tried that to pull out the water from the carpets and underlay. Was an improvement but took the under lay of the carpet being ripped out and replaced for the problem to go away.

[@kwl189]

@@Paynos 😂 yeah sadly age catches up with seals. Especially if the car hasn’t been well looked after. Mine took a fair bit of abuse in terms of its soft top having ingrained algae and stains on it. But otherwise it was rust free in the under carriage so that was a positive. In the end I came to the conclusion that the seals of the door/railings for the soft top were struggling to stop the moisture coming and promptly moved the car on.

[@oleksandrs1102]

Is 1.8 126hp good one to get?

[@bengaltiger96]

I dunno why people give Miatas shit. The only time I've driven one (I didn't drive my sister's because I thought I wouldn't fit - it would be the "fat guy in a little coat" thing). But then I drove one in New Zealand (a rental), and it was a blast to have for the day.

[@mikec3767]

I’ve got about 1.5-2.5k to buy one, would you just go with the NC 2.0l?

[@Paynos]

yeah 2.0 if you can, gets you a little more poke and a limited slip diff that’s definitely worth it

[@mikec3767]

@@Paynos thanks bro👊

[@stevejones1318]

I'm neither a granny/grandpa nor a racing driver. Don't know where you got that from.

[@adrianbyrne6676]

I have one if these and a 911. Drive this much more because I can thrash the hell out if it and not worry😂

[@Mexxx65]

100th NC Like!

[@Paynos]

Thank Mac :)

[@masternetito209]

Bros playing real life forza horizon 4

[@Paynos]

Best Forza ever made!

[@nathanielpena8903]

I bought the automatic and feel like an idiot

[@Paynos]

Still have one of the best handling cars there is!

[@thedude102878]

Such an amazing car ruined by that ford engine. The chassis feels amazing and ready to race but the engine feels like it came out of a budget 90's minivan. Completely flat and boring power curve with about 140bhp and Ford reliability... I don't know what Mazda was thinking when they put that in this car other than saving money.

[@ACochrane]

It's a Mazda designed engine, engine feels fine to me, similar vibe to the NA and NB engines

[@cryptidhunter9901]

I see it in reverse. These Mazdas have brilliant engines and transmissions. In the UK their only real problem is their tendency to rust underneath.

[@UnseenSpirit]

That's the 1.8 right? How about the 2.0?

[@nickichappell371]

This video is Clickbait obviously

[@Paynos]

How so boss