2023 Mazda MX5 Review: Still sublime?

It's been around for well over 30 years, and in that time, the Mazda MX-5 has become by far and away the world's best-selling two-seater sports car. Why? Two reasons. Firstly, it's light which makes it both enormous fun to drive and affordable to run. Secondly, it's affordable. Quite simply, any other sports car that delivers even a fraction of the fun an MX-5 can will cost you (as near as makes no difference) twice as much.
That being the case, time is running out for cars like the MX-5. The relentless march toward total electrification mean that both lightness and affordability will become increasingly difficult to serve up in the future. Let's hope we're not marching towards a future without fun.
In this CarGurus UK video, Rebecca Jackson takes a look at all the things that have made the MX-5 such a runaway success over the years, and in the process, looks at the latest car's quality, practicality, technology, value for money, and of course, what it's like to drive.
Read our full written review of the Mazda MX-5: www.cargurus.co.uk/research/Mazda-MX-5-mk4-2015-mg134
The CarGurus verdict
If you want a two-seater sports car that you can enjoy immensely on a daily basis without scaring yourself silly and spending a fortune to buy it and run it, the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 has much to offer. Point-to-point it’s far faster than its specification suggests it should be, it can be equally entertaining at low speeds as it is at high ones, and it doesn’t demand that you be an expert behind the wheel to get a great deal of driving thrills out of it.
Sure, it’s a bit cramped in the cabin for tall folk and you won’t get much in the boot, but as well as being entertaining to drive it’s reliable and cheap to run. This is a sports car that’s in tune with modern road conditions where huge horsepower simply leads to driving frustration: the MX-5 mk4 uses a little to do a lot, and is all the more rewarding because for it.
Pros
Irresistibly fun to drive
Extremely reliable
Affordable to buy and run for a sports car
Cons
A bit cramped for tall drivers
Early cars have less safety kit than later models
The boot is small
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00:00 - Introducing the 2023 Mazda MX-5
01:53 - Practicality
02:21 - Inside the MX-5
03:52 - What is it like to drive
06:28 - Wrap up
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[@jeff8ball]

I've had an MX5 for 17 years, and now have a 2016. Great fun, reliable, affordable, easy to modify you want to. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I love my car!

[@Notfiveo0]

I don’t care what others say, I like its small bootie.

[@user-fi9jg7vh8g]

My smile disappears when speed is > 60 mph. Have to wear headset

[@jdmguy44]

A timeless car the MX-5. Always admired them. Not owned one....yet.

[@Beorn.]

You really should if you can, best car for driving enjoyment.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

If you are a JDM guy, you really need to. I'm going on my 3rd one. (As soon as it hits our shore in about three months..... My current one is an NC PHT, not beautiful but a really fun reliable ride, that can be used year round.

[@davidgillham6847]

That 2030 ban is most certainly going to be put back, these cars will still be sold for many years to come, especially with synthetic fuels on the horizon and the EU pushing back their own 2035 ban on ICE only cars to basically never! Also, another batch of Toyota GR86 vehicles will be coming soon to the UK Toyota says. However, the next generation MX5 is going to have Mazda's mild hybrid setup so no worries about this not being sold for at least another 10-15 years.

[@edmund8]

The year doesn't matter anyway, people can just choose to buy a 2029 car or older. I reckon loads will sell just before 2030 hits and that'll keep consumers happy for another several years

[@SamRichardsonImage]

@@jamed63 EVs are not a one-size-fits-all. They're ideal for cities and urban commuting. But for people like myself living in a smaller town and regularly driving long miles for work, EVs just aren't it and never will be. The ideal future is EVs having a solid place in the market alongside hydrogen and ICEs. The push for pure EVs and no other options just seems so poorly thought out.

[@oilyrag525]

@@jamed63 The 'real world' range of EV's will have to improve considerably, as will the infrastructure to charge them .... and that includes power production and distribution. Also, if you regularly tow 2 tonnes long distances like I do an electric vehicle won't cut it. Heavy battery technology is counter intuitive to fuel efficiency too. You can guarantee the deadline for the ban on vehicles with ICE's will be put back.

[@oilyrag525]

@@SamRichardsonImage Well said!

[@andrewstevenson6540]

I agree,Governments frightening and bullying people into crap EVs. I remember them telling us all to buy a diesel, never trust a politician they're all shameless liars.

[@senseye1977]

Just got mine and it is incredibly great to drive. Couldn't be happier

[@harryhunter552]

How tall r u and how r u finding fitting inside it?

[@Dr.IanPlect]

@@harryhunter552 I have a 2022 soft top. 5' 11'' stocky build; plenty of headroom, legroom and overall comfort. She briefly mentioned the Bose system, it is great, the bass in particular is superb. The soft top is lighter and therefore quicker than the RF. I don't launch mine hard off the line, but for reference it's a smidge quicker 20-110mph than the Civic Type R 2.0 na models predating the current turbos. Or another reference; neck and neck with a Fiesta ST (200bhp model). Both I obviously know from direct shenanigans on a dual carriageway!

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

@@harryhunter552 I’m 6 feet and it’s fine. Me and my asawa drive the Miata all over the Philippines. I’m impressed how well it holds up our potholes and rough roads.

[@fulgenzio89]

After 3500 km it gets better

[@franzchong5889]

I only wish whenever I take my BK series 2 in for servicing I could get a MX5 as a loaner for the day.The best I get are 2's,3's or cx3 or cx5 which are good.I will admit the dealers in that area are getting better in what they give their customers for the day.Years ago if you didn't pay for a new 2 you got either a Early 121 Metro or a 121 Bubble or a 323.I once got a second generation 626 update(this was when I had my 323 Astina).

[@evoermine]

That’s the only time I’ve ever seen anyone drive an MX5 without the seat slammed all the way back.

[@edmund8]

2:55 cup holder position makes sense - elbow doesn't knock into your drink when you're changing gear or using the handbrake

[@glennhagman4009]

And the cup holders are moveable and removable. You can take one of them out from behind your elbow and click it into place next to the shifter on the passenger side.

[@andrewdaniel3047]

I’ve got a 2019 RF 1.5 SportNav. I’m 6’1” and don’t have a problem fitting in it. Great fun to drive. Rarely drive it without the roof down even when it’s in single figure temperatures. The 1.5 engine is perfectly adequate the vast majority of the time and I regularly get 50+ mpg. It’s a joy to own.

[@hassanqureshi9993]

Thanks for this comment. I'm 6ft myself and I was worried about fitting inside. I currently have a Mazda 3 2.2D and I wanted to get a MX5 for a bit of fun. Do you have to move the seat fully back?

[@andrewdaniel3047]

⁠@@hassanqureshi9993 I have it all the way back.

[@losharamicontara]

But do you miss 2.0 power that much or you can live with 1.5 ?

[@danielramon962]

What a lovely car, hopefully there are still some companies, like Mazda, which builds good cars and not only this one!

[@FzNd]

Bought a 2022 RF this March. An absolute joy to drive. Just puts a smile on my face every time I'm in it.

[@PaulHojda]

Just ordered a 1,5 in soul red crystal. Long live the light, manual sports car!

[@brickmissing8295]

Snap. Got mine last month. Loving it.

[@Beorn.]

I really love mine, I will buy a new one a year or so before the ban (if it doesn't get pushed back) and hang onto it.

[@stephf121]

Yeahhhh zoom zoom

[@BrateTebra123]

Got mine few months ago, so glad to hear that people love it and still buy it. 1.5 revs brilliantly, sounds enthusiastic and I average 47 mpg combined driving! I even got 62mpg on a B road !!

[@ejkalegal3145]

No, long live the automatic.

[@robtt997]

I have a sixteen year old one .They are amazing and great fun cars . Super build quality and cheap to service . So you don’t have to buy new even well cared for oldies at £3k , which I paid, are great buys.

[@jdmguy44]

@robtt yes I have mulled over for a while getting a clean mk2 as an occasional toy. Very tempting.

[@robertboone8607]

Great car out of the box, it can be made sharper with minor modifications for tracking. The miata represents great value for the money and is a true analogue car in a sea of plain Jane rides.

[@shaunm9928]

Had a dark green one back in the day - absolutely loved it! Great video thanks Rebecca.

[@mattb4353]

We''ll miss these when they're gone. Should hold there money very well. Another modern classic in the makeing.

[@BrateTebra123]

Absolutely agree with you 💯

[@spif7]

Not keen on that colour but overall it's a good looking car and quite amazing they have been able to keep the weight down to just over a tonne whilst still including climate control, multiple airbags, decent stereo etc. Big fan of the soft top variant.

[@Boombah49]

I have a 2012 Special Edition RH. Best car purchase I’ve ever made! A hoot to drive, with the manual, and very reliable. I’ll keep it until I can’t get in or out of it, I’m 74……..

[@richardsteiner1729]

I’m 77 and still have no problem getting in and out, except for the fact that I don’t really want to get out of this fun machine.

[@MysteryPlum]

I'm on my 4th MX5 - currently got a 2018 RF in platinum quartz and I couldn't be happier with it. They're just fantastic cars and so much fun to drive. The zircon sand colour in the video looks really nice too. Thanks for the vid! 👍

[@Anamnesis]

2019 MX5 Club owner here. I don't envy Mazda's situation having to tread carefully with the future of this car. They're going to need to be rather clever to get conventional fans into the next gen NE model. I'm not totally ruling it out as I'm sure the next model will be nice, but at this rate I'm probably going to buried in my ND because I've got no inclination to exchange it for an EV replacement without a VERY compelling reason to.

[@naferemix]

37 missed calls 🙃 I love the idea that you might look at your phone and think ‘not today, Susan, I’m busy pootling’

[@fitgraphisva]

(Sigh) I bought my MX-5 brand new in 1991. Finally donated it to charity in 2012 after a catastrophic clutch failure (the original clutch) made the repair more expensive than the car’s value. In between, the car cost me practically nothing in maintenance. It was so well built. I still miss it.

[@robertmcwhatling]

On my third mx5 now: this time an RF 2.0. Regularly get more than 45mpg on longer runs. Loads of fun and cheap to run ❤

[@pfunkle]

Having owned both, do you prefer the soft top or the hard top? I love the look of the hard top but if I'm getting a convertible, a soft top seems to make more sense...

[@robertmcwhatling]

@@pfunkle I think, for my purposes, the hard top is better. Living in Wales means the opportunities for top down driving aren't as common (but still happen!!!) as if you live in a warmer, less rainy country. Having said that - they've both got their merits. The RF is definitely more refined for longer motorway trips (roof up) etc. But there's a lovely simplicity to the Soft-Top. I think if I lived in a warmer place I'd get another Soft-Top.

[@BrateTebra123]

This things are frugal as much they are fun, my record was 62mpg over a 50 mile B road trip 2 people in car the (1.5 though)

[@pfunkle]

@@robertmcwhatling thanks for the reply. 👍 I literally just got a notification for it! I agree with you. I'm likely ending up in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., so, lots of rain and winter conditions. The hard top might be more practical.

[@fishbert17]

I have owned my ND2 for four years now. It is an awesome car that still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it

[@whocares0316]

Have owned a lot of cars including 5 Miatas in my life and one of the worst days of my life was when i sold my last one...arthritis got me...never had a car, including 6 Corvettes ,that i miss as much as my Miata, especially the 2008 retractable hardtop GT. Love the color of the car in this video. Wish i was a little younger again! Nice video!

[@paranormalpendle5920]

I have a 2022 GT Sport Tech which is the same spec as the new Homura (give or take). Its a terrific car, great fun to drive and so agile. I'm 6ft 2" and fit inside lovely with the drivers seat all the way back. I got 45mpg on a long 300 mile run and it felt so secure and comfy on the motorway.

[@HalfNHalfBumpdates]

Question on the rotary menu selector...is the reason why it's "set further back than you'd like"not because you moved the car seat a foot forward..🤔

[@colinspark8712]

I've owned 3 MX5's and IMHO it's still the best sports car on our roads. I've sprinted, done grass autotest and daily driver and they're the best fun/value for money absolute hoot cars around. It'll be a very sad day when they're gone! 😭

[@yeahyeahyeahyeahwhatever]

A wonderful creation such as this has an eternal charm and attraction.

[@JamesandRibble]

I totally agree. She's great. What did you think about the car though?

[@Kurlach]

@@JamesandRibble🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gerrymccarthy9568]

Had a ‘92 model, many years ago, loved it!

[@scottmackenzie318]

I have owned 2 of these 2016 2.0 Automatic convertible and a 2019 2.0 RF Manual with LSD. The Manual with the LSD is a wonderful piece of kit - also has the new engine that makes the car sing. The 2016 auto convertible was good the manual is the pick - it's in another league with the LSD. Just an FYI on the cup holders. You can move one of them into the passenger side where there is a mounting point that makes drinking coffee or drinks eezzy peezy!

[@ultimateformulations]

I like that color! I have a couple beater nb miatas. I daily drive one of em, absolutely love it. Does the newest generation still have the steering feel?

[@lmc333]

Rebecca is Back, been missing you Rebecca! Welcome back and would like to see more of your videos

[@DaveToneMusic]

I had a British Racing Green 1998 NB model and I loved it, the most fun of any car I've ever owned. No space for a second car atm but as soon as I do I'll definitely get another MX-5 for fun runarounds.

[@gap9992]

Brilliant little cars if you can fit in one. I have owned a couple and loved them. For a fun car, just buy the cheapest 1.5 rag top and thrash it!

[@alanthomson1227]

I’ve got a 2.0 l and it’s fun to trash too

[@oilyrag525]

@@alanthomson1227 Plenty do............. I think you mean thrash.

[@BrateTebra123]

Just did that, lowest spec 1.5. Brand new from the dealership for 22k £. Best decision EVER!

[@3ducs]

I have a 2016 Sport model, the basic car. It has over 93,000 miles on it, with just normal service, oil changes. Though I did get the Flyin'Miata Wilwood brake set, the original rear calipers didn't like salted roads and froze up, scoring rotors. Mine is white, basic refrigerator white, a much more visible color than that camo mud color. Little cars need to stand out, they are easily overlooked by other motorists, even in more visible colors, ask me how I know. I just got a 2016 Jaguar F-Type S coupe but I'm keeping the Miata, it's too much fun to give up.

[@dg7438]

I affirm I will get one soon. And as a therapy device, it's a wise purchase. The ND3 has nice changes. I'll take mine in Aero gray por favor.

[@samrc8350]

For me, this is the best car ever made. I truly believe if I won the lotto tomorrow, the only car I’d buy is a brand new high spec MX5

[@calvinchann1996]

Isn’t the rotary controller position dependent on your seat position?

[@andrewstevenson6540]

I love mine,it's an honest little car that always puts a smile on my often miserable face 😊130 horsies are just about right in the nd although I'm sure the 2 litre is a brilliant machine. Soft top for me.

[@Dr.IanPlect]

I have a 2022 2 litre, 184 hp. You might be aware of the pre-2019 2 litre being regarded as less desirable than the 1.5. But then after the 2019 2 litre revisions, it became the one. Anyway, I love the poke it gives, genuinely makes it a quick car.

[@bigjay1970]

😬

[@markbutcher4100]

I found the wind noise too much with the rf so if you like roof down get the convertible. Try and find one without leather seats if you live somewhere hot.

[@opusgazelle]

Very helpful guide to the MK4. I've owned MK2 and MK3 versions and loved both - ergonomics slightly better on the MK2. At 6'2'' I've never found the dimensions a problem. What I'd love to know is whether, in use the 1.5 beats the 2.0...thoughts?

[@futuredreamspastmemories6301]

I have had a Mk3 2.0 Sport for 5 years, with 111,000 miles on the clock, or at least I did have until three days ago! After viewing a new Mk4 1.5 Sport soft top in Soul Red metallic, and with a good offer on the table, I took the plunge. The UK MX-5 Owners Club forum was a mine of information, with plenty of owners willing to offer guidance on what to expect between the 1.5 and 2.0 versions. The general consensus though was clearly leaning towards the 1.5, it seems simply from the pure enjoyment factor of utilising the gearbox when motoring briskly, instead of pointing and squirting with the 2.0's extra power. It is of course early days for me at the moment, and the engine needs to settle down with a few miles on it, but it does not initially feel too different in performance terms, which I will be happy to exploit more in a few weeks time after a few more added miles.

[@Theo_005]

Nice review

[@christophercalhoun2701]

Where this color combination at? I don't see it on the Mazda website here in USA.

[@user-jb4ym2sj5e]

We have a 30th anniversary RF and we love it, 4th MX5 we have owned.

[@jackrobson2553]

We’ve had one since October 2015 great little car! Ours is an auto because that was what my wife wanted, it has manual select option which whilst not a true manual is not too bad for having a bit of fun!

[@ejkalegal3145]

Is the automatic just as good? Is the manual love just a "British" thing? I'm 47 and taking my test after 30 year gap and can't be arsed with changing gears myself all the time. Thanks.

[@jackrobson2553]

@@ejkalegal3145 Mate, I also have an MGB manual, which I love. The MX5 auto in manual mode doesn’t have a clutch so it has a very different feel. The MX5 is modern and great to drive as is the MGB. Suggest you take an MX5 auto for a test drive and switch to manual, drive it hard and decide for yourself. Good luck.

[@ejkalegal3145]

@jackrobson2553 cheers mate, appreciate the advice 👍

[@manuel-xax]

Bonjour Rebecca, First time here, yep you guessed right : mx5 brought me here. Nice video, despite the fact that I love a lot more the cabriolet !

[@jimquantic]

Thank you. Did you discuss sound dampening with the hard top? How loud is it with the hard top buttoned down? Wind noise?

[@user-fi9jg7vh8g]

Yes , noise presented. But technically impossible to mitigate it for similar to RF construction

[@patrickh7368]

I had a MX5 for 3 and a half years mk3.5 fabulous car. I do wish the mk4 would get reviewed with the 1.5 engine as I understand the mk4 was designed tweaked and balanced around the 1.5 engine, only then did the 2.0 get fitted with mods to suspension etc etc …. Hey I think that casual look really suits you miss Jackson 😊

[@BrateTebra123]

I own the 1.5 model and it is the perfect engine for the cars. Revs very easily, has a nice sound and I get amazing mileage from it (around 40 when I don't pay attention and around 60 when I drive economicaly!) It also does not have bunch of electronics, turbo or other things that would potentially break and I got mine new from the dealership for an amazing price almost unaffected of the recent covid price bumps. Just did a 1500 miles roadtrip with it and it was A M A Z I N G.

[@andrewbarton-willson495]

@@BrateTebra123Fully agree. I would like Apple Car Play but manage without on my 2019 1.5 nd2. Last 1200 miles average 50.1 mogy

[@orozcocris93]

i live in san antonio texas. my automatic makes the bumper to bumber 2 hour commutes much more barrable. curious on the times to 60 though. my 08 seems to be faster than the numbers advertised

[@richard-mai]

I wonder why we can’t option the white interior in the US

[@drticzon]

I gave my daughter a 2021 Miata RF as a college graduation gift since she graduated early and saved me a semester of tuition.

[@adamsteele6148]

Nice brag job some people save their whole lives to buy one.

[@merilynharris4690]

The cup holder can be moved to the passenger side of the gear stick. Great when you're in the car on your own. Move it back to the centre when you have a passenger.

[@whalecove1283]

I have never heard a discouraging word. Had a great idea and ethos and stuck with it. One of the world's most important cars.

[@vitovitale169]

Wow I can remember Rebecca doing car reviews with Matt Watson more than 10 years ago and here she is looking as glamorous and beautiful like as if the passing of time has no effect on her how nice!

[@Netryon]

If it can do roof at 60 it will be able to do wide body anytime soon like every player landing in Stanton with shift/alt +N. You can get one, but should begin with something like Docker to have value in your work. It was a legendary car having this roof feature decades ago.

[@dielaughing73]

Six

[@Benjii002]

Don't think the rotary control placement is a problem if your seating position is further back

[@oilyrag525]

My thoughts too. It'll be fine for most ppl.

[@dielaughing73]

In LHD variants it's in the way when you change gears because it's not switched to the other side. Handbrake is further away too

[@Benjii002]

@dielaughing73 ah I see, luckily we're RHD in the UK so we're golden 🙂

[@dielaughing73]

@@Benjii002 we're not so lucky with all cars. My 370Z was set up for LHD so the solitary cup holder was right in the way of gear changes, and you had to reach over it to access the handbrake - but at least you got to feel up your passenger's leg each time.

[@franzchong5889]

what are these rotary control's for with all the new age Mazda's.I drive an older 3 series 2 BK 2008 and the audio system is a lot less complicated than what we saw in the last of the 323's and there was none of this navigation for maps and audio and the rest of it.Each time I drive a loaner 2 or cx3 I get confronted by the new system which apart from navigation and audio is a joke.i have my seating position when i drive those cars in the same position as my 3.

[@DivineTestimonies]

Getting the RF - Hormura by the end of next month in Red, can't wait :D

[@MikeysMx5]

The red soul is just so good!

[@jp3630]

Make it a proper car. V8 swap it.

[@ericshutter5305]

Lovely fun-car ❤❤❤ nice wheels, yes the ones on the car ❤😂 Prefer this RF version. that one has it all 😊

[@gwynbartley9176]

Owned 3. Just sold a Sport Venture model but looking to get the 2 litre. Approaching 80 but cars are in my blood. Daily driver is 21 reg RX 450h. Drive to to France often from north Wales,

[@michaelscurr9046]

Nice ride ❤

[@dpmu7380]

The car is a T-top. It's also not a sports car it's a roadster. I drive the 2015 RHT Touring. The added weight of the hard top when retracted balances the car out. It's not fast but it's loads of fun.

[@sarahday2292]

Just got one!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ondrejkonopasek9363]

LADY: *moves the seat all the way as front as possible* also Lady: "....this BMW style controller is placed in weird position..."

[@netmatrix75]

i am surprised no one made a Disco Volante bodykit for it yet. Since the car design is based off that.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

That's a really cool exterior colour. I've never seen one here in NA. Is it a Euro only colour?

[@gamma2348]

I have seen thus color in a CX-5 and i have to say It is military green without sun. I do not think is Europe only

[@MrSilus2000]

Is it basically the same car as from 2016??

[@srspower]

Do they offer it with a normal soft top? I bet you could shave off a good 100kg by doing that.

[@Dr.IanPlect]

YES, always have, this RF is relatively new! I have a 2022 soft top, it's about 50kg lighter and lower CoG.

[@chrismacdonald.6295]

I had to smile after watching this. After looking at Mini electric, there are still several drawbacks. Cost, range, to name the most obvious. I’m lucky enough to have owned 3 MX5s, the latest in the same colour in this review, Zircon Sand. But yet, the Mini Electric Convertible is the closest you will get to a “sporty” looking car. The battery size is the limiting factor. Thank you for the review. Oh, and the sound system is wonderful very important to me.

[@mx-5driver406]

My MX-5 always makes me giggle when taking it out for a ride. Add a few cheap mods and the car becomes even more sublime :)

[@Kumsus]

What color is this

[@warrenscottholland127]

It made me smile everytime i drove mine.

[@basecamper7504]

Beautiful little car, perfect for city driving. It’s stylish, fun to drive and nippy enough to dart in between traffic. Why would anyone want a monstrous SUV instead?

[@demonsaint1296]

I would love these seats and trim in my blue 2019 RF. Wouldn’t give up the blue for whatever color that is.

[@dielaughing73]

Eternal Blue? That's a glorious colour. Very nearly bought one myself.

[@demonsaint1296]

@@dielaughing73 yes eternal blue. Looked for a few months for right 2019 GTS eternal blue RF. Love the color but the paint quality is a little on the fragile side unfortunately.

[@dielaughing73]

@@demonsaint1296 nice one. I test drove it, made an offer, got laughed out of the place and then saw them gradually lower the price till it sold for less than my offer. Dealers are dumb and greedy.

[@demonsaint1296]

@@dielaughing73 yes they are. I found a private party to get mine. The Mazda shop near me isn’t a good place to shop or do business with. If need be I drive over an hour to the other Mazda shop.

[@demonsaint1296]

@@dielaughing73 working with a potential buyer can bring in more money and business.

[@GerbenWulff]

Maybe next we get a plug-in hybrid MX-5 with a rotary engine range extender? Like the MX-30. It would be heavier, but much lighter than a battery-only version.

[@oilyrag525]

I've had my NB MX5 1.8vvt Sport for 21 years from new. I've had to go to extreme measures to keep the rust away though. Most of them fall apart with rust. Hope the latest incarnations have much better protection. It's not been Mazda's strong point.

[@oilyrag525]

ALSO ...... the newer models are getting too much equipment on them. More weight and complexity. More to go wrong. What is needed is a small, light, SIMPLE sports car. Don't like the idea of the brakes coming on lightly when cornering. That is SO unnecessary.

[@steveberridge4648]

My mk2 1.8s bit the dust due to rust. I still miss it....

[@BrateTebra123]

​@@oilyrag525 Are you aware that this generation mx5 is smaller then the first generation and as light as the first generation despite all of the technology added? The 1.5 base model weights below 1000kg (2160lbs)

[@lapamful]

You left out the Toyota GR 86/Subaru BRZ (same car) both of which are also very light weight.

[@neoanderson7]

Bravo Rebecca! 👏🏻 Without doubt the MX5 is the last of its breed. Total shame. Gotta enjoy it while we can. 👍🏻

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

I used to have the NA for 8 years. It was a customised S--Limited. I like the new one, but it just looks too small now and has zero presence on the road. After two Porsche Boxsters, I bought an Abarth 124 Spider. It's the best car I've ever owned by far. Not sure what to buy next, though.

[@toffetamboer]

The rotary controler is not that far back, you just put your seat forward quite a bit.

[@flabbybum9562]

I hope Mazda don't give up the MX5. Yes it's been around for a bit - but there's a good reason for that - it fills a unique space and is much loved.

[@edgarsdzerins]

I had a pre-facelift ND for warranty 3 years, fantastic car! Lightweight is so fun on twisty roads or track! Moving to the second fantastic car - 718 GTS manual.

[@BrateTebra123]

Can you make a comparison between the two as you have owned both?

[@itsmylife4fucksake]

They need E-SkyActive X on new gen. 200+HP sounds right, if it will be bigger as they say. And with X it will do it efficiently

[@godzuks]

Fab beautiful car

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Both the reviewer and car are beautiful!!

[@akerbeltz76]

I love the Design of the MX5. It will be my next car.

[@AR-wh2vp]

Love this car! ❤🇱🇷

[@simonh870]

Nice car and very refreshing compared to the modern trend of ever and ever bigger SUV's. However that particular colours is dreadful, and the arch gaps mean that it needs to be lowered.

[@planbparadise2046]

This or the cabriolet?

[@robertwalker1742]

Still love the Fiat Spider Arbath.

[@AarmOZ84]

I use to have an MX-5. Everyone needs to drive one at least once. They are literally a street legal toy the way they feel.

[@xxzmk]

A beautiful car!

[@aymansalameh3701]

Future classic, especially with a manual

[@2e0bgb]

Love a Japanese car, and Rebecca too !😮

[@allwheeldrive]

A true legend, the MX5. This version is, well, compromised, and should've been a full-on coupe! Would've saved a bit of weight, made the trunk more useable, and would've kept the CG a bit lower. Nothing wrong with that! Yep, it's one of the last as we head into the EV era (don't forget the ToyoBaru twins!). But! We are SURE to see much lighter BEVs in the coming years. Not to worry :).

[@franzchong5889]

I know right.If one ignores the 86/BRZ AND MX5 for a minute it's all mostly Hot Hatches of all kinds.sp25 Mazda 3,Volkswagen GTI Golf,Kia Cerato GT,i30 SR Hyundai to name but a few and for the cashed up whatever Audi or Mercedes offers.Basically with the SLC AND BEFORE THAT SLK Mercedes gone as well in this segment not much exists.The Z4 BMW is basically a Fancy Pants Toyota Supra and whatever the equivalent Porsche is they want silly money for it.

[@CurboroughSprinter]

That colour is Mazda’s “hearing aid beige”.

[@karlhulme8014]

Who at Mazda decided to take possibly the best , affordable ,2 seater sports car in production and paint it this colour?

[@trroland1248]

And the soft-top is even lighter.

[@jamesfin6039]

Great car

[@brianiswrong]

Seeing how rebecca fills the headroom, i fear at 6 ft 5" i stand no chance of fitting in the drivers seat Probably a good thing at 57 with a bad knee and back😢

[@brickmissing8295]

Yup. I fit OK at 6’1.5 but 6’5 might be too cramped.

[@quasimodo8215]

195cm;80Kg and zero problems driving MX5 multiple times on journeys with 1000-1200Km. ✌

[@FLYINAL]

I’m 6,2” and just about fit in an rf model, literally the width of my fingers between top of my head and the roof, brilliant little car though and with the roof down headroom no problem 😂

[@jas2819]

Had two in the past. Brilliant wee cars, but not great for the long of leg. However, as we all know, life is full of compromises. 🤗🤗

[@Curi0u50ne]

How can it ever be gone....?! Hope those with space will have the mk1 in dry storage😅

[@franzchong5889]

It is for those childless people or people whose kids are all grown up driving themselves.I am 181 cm and my chances of fitting one are zero.I recall years ago when my late father was in the market for one we had things like Astra Convertibles,Meganes and 206cc's all with an emergency rear seat just in case on the contenders list.they in Australia were all priced around the same as a MX5 if you could cope with slightly higher upkeep costs.Oddly enough I have an old mate of mine whose mom was driving a MGTF in 2002 when my old man had MX5's on his shopping list.