One Year Ownership - ND2 MX-5 RF | The BAD and the GOOD

What is it like to live with the world’s favourite roadster?
Written review:
www.thecwo.com/mazda-mx5-rf
0:00 Intro
0:50 Recap
1:12 First Service
1:33 Manual Box Experience
1:59 Cons
3:03 Sound Tube
3:55 After Sales
4:20 Pros
6:33 Conclusion
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[@Rubensteezy]

ND Owner here too. The supercharger like whine you hear is actually just 3rd gear. My Motorcycle makes the same sound in second and third. It's because 3rd is a straight cut gear.

[@TheCWO]

Appreciate you sharing that with us!

[@emilemouannes2236]

I had that with a 1982 goldwing once.

[@TheCWO]

Awesome combo 🤙

[@mauricefrank8582]

i guess it is pretty randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released series online ?

[@juanwatson9153]

@Maurice Frank I watch on Flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@Double44inthemorning]

I love mine. It just sucks leaving party's and having 3 hot women wanting to leave with you to another party but not having enough space lol.

[@TheCWO]

Yes that! Hahahaha

[@terryquinn7347]

Just pick the best one lol

[@Double44inthemorning]

@@terryquinn7347 if only it were that simple. They're always friends who don't want to ditch each other 😭 lol

[@TheCWO]

Hahahah 😂

[@antfbi]

Lol. I got mine because I love being alone!

[@midlifemotors5050]

Hello from Scotland. Great review. We've not had ours long but you're right it's a superb ownership experience. You do meet some lovely people. Stay Safe.

[@TheCWO]

Hey Neil! Thanks for stopping by. An amazing example you've got there! Long live the roadster. Cheers~

[@shinobu8649]

Well done! Ownership insights were helpful. And great camera captures 💯

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for the generous comment 👌

[@moosa_mindset]

Loved the presentation and information . Thanx

[@TheCWO]

Hey~ thanks for stopping by.

[@batman3875max]

Love the content you are sharing and great photography. Keep up the good work!

[@TheCWO]

Hey Max, thanks for stopping by! Will do~

[@brickmissing8295]

The best shot MX5 review on here. Great job.

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for the kind words BM

[@GaranPaneos]

THanks for this informative piece!

[@TheCWO]

Am glad it helps. Cheers!

[@Violianom]

Great video! Looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm waiting for my 2023 soul red to come in 5 months! (That's why I'm watching so many videos now)

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for stopping by Chris 😀 Congrats on your MX-5! I'm excited for you 🥳

[@EmmaHopman]

The red RF ND is one of the most beautiful cars.. I would buy an ND2 soft top for the power price as well as slightly better performance because that's just what I prefer. And lol I definitely agree with you about push start ignitions, I WANT TO TWIST IT! It's so unsatisfying pressing the button instead of all that tactile interaction you get with a normal key.

[@TheCWO]

Yes Ryan, I cannot agree more with both of those points!

[@houssamalucad753]

Lovely video, glad I found it.

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for stopping by 😀

[@Boasandpythons]

Great video! I have a 2014 NC3 that I absolutely love. Mx5s are great cars!

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for stopping by. Can't agree more! I find the NC3 to be the best looking MX-5.

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

I’ve owned mine for 2 weeks..... love it!

[@TheCWO]

High Five 🖐

[@EmmaHopman]

Also overall, great job making this video. I'm aware of how challenging making a quality video can be.

[@TheCWO]

Thank you and I appreciate you taking the effort to write in.

[@peterlewis3540]

Ive just past the first year of ownership, of my Sep 7th 2021 MX5 MD2 Sports Venture. Its been the perfect transport, totally reliable, nothing has gone wrong, no lights on the dashboard, oil level stays rock steady on the dipstick, and strangely enough, the tyres have not deviated one little bit in pressure. I check the pressure every week, and its always reading 2 Bar, no fluctuations due to the change in outside temperature. I know Mazda MX5s are supposed to be reliable little things, but my car, with 4285 miles from new, is reliability personified.

[@TheCWO]

Happy to hear that you’re enjoying your MX-5 Peter 😀 I’ve been missing it since it’s departure 🥲

[@pc3983]

Great in depth review , I’ve just purchased my new mx-5 RF 2.0L in the same colour 😜

[@TheCWO]

High five ✋

[@hypnotechno]

how is it??

[@pc3983]

@@hypnotechno it’s been a fantastic car , every trip in it is a great driving experience .

[@hypnotechno]

@@pc3983 awesome !

[@TheCWO]

Can't agree more! One of the very few driver's cars on sale.

[@steelknight1894]

That was Great!

[@TheCWO]

Thanks 🤟

[@marvinespino1384]

Your accent makes me miss Singapore so much❤️ Great review btw👍🏾✨

[@TheCWO]

Hey Marvin, thanks for stopping by! I hope we will soon be flying again 😆

[@alangross2277]

Nicely done review...evidently the auto locking feature was dropped after 2018, because my RF Club with BBS Package had the auto locking feature where my 2021 does not. Enjoy your car...I do mine!

[@TheCWO]

Thanks Alan for sharing it with us here 😀 and congrats on the new car!

[@LamborghiniReven1000]

I just drove a 2021 that had the auto lock feature. Perhaps it's trim level dependent?

[@TheCWO]

Perhaps 🤔 which trim were you in?

[@HOSYU-SOUND]

great video!from japan!

[@TheCWO]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@rustinpieces]

Nice and honest vid! My dad used to own an NA decades ago, I only drove it myself a few times but it somehow stuck with me. Today I drove a demo-ND at a Mazda-dealer; softtop, 1.5. Great little car, an issue that I haven't seen mentioned before though is that I seem to constantly push on the rotating menu-button with my right arm (LHD here). I found the ride-quality quite stiff as well, even though I currently drive a BMW 1-series with an M-package. I need to save up a bit more (even for a used one - cars are expensive here), we'll see what next spring brings me!

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insights 😆 I'm surprised by the 1.5 riding stiffer than a 1 series with M sports 😮 Anyways, look forward to seeing you in an ND in the coming spring!

[@PetroBolah]

Nice!

[@TheCWO]

Thanks~!

[@TLouski]

Hmm... I have a 19' RF and my adaptive lights swivel individually with my steering wheel angle. The right one turns right and the left turns left. Is this what you meant?

[@TheCWO]

Yeh? Cool~ Mine doesn't turn with steering.

[@TLouski]

@@TheCWO I would maybe double check your settings brother. Could be just switched off.

[@TheCWO]

Sure 😀 Curious to know.

[@kssrider6766]

Planning on getting the ND in a couple years as my retirement present. But can only afford a used one, though. The one thing that caught my attention the most in your review is that you actually drove it off road. Although it wasn't in extreme off road conditions, it was still impressive for quite a low slung sports car. Not that I'll be going off roading with it but as a person who loves the outdoors, there'll definitely be occasions where I'll have to get off the asphalt to be where I want to be at. Enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work!

[@TheCWO]

Hi KSS Rider, Thanks for your kind words. A used one is a wise option, let the previous owner take the depreciation hit Hopefully you will come across an example that's up to your liking 😀

[@kssrider6766]

@@TheCWO Yes, hoping to come across a good find when the time comes. Not easy as MX5s are pretty rare here in KL. Worse case scenario, I'll have to get a recon unit, which means paying a bit more. But the biggest obstacle would be the missus. She will kill the idea immediately if she knows about this dream of mine. 😄

[@TheCWO]

@@kssrider6766 Take it easy, the hunt is half the fun. All the missus' concern will be gone after a ride in one

[@kssrider6766]

@@TheCWO Thanks. Cheers!

[@DarkstarDarth]

I really am considering this roadster over a boxster because of its reliability and fun factor but I’m 6’4” and don’t wanna feel like a giraffe sitting in a bathtub. I’ll be going to a dealer to try one on. Cheers😎🤘🏼

[@TheCWO]

Hahaha.. I like that giraffe in a bathtub analogy 🤣 Try both the Boxster and the roadster out to be sure on which speaks to you more. I do get your concern as a Cayman I once had costs quite a bit once it hit 6 years of age (30000 kilometres on the clock).

[@peterlewis3540]

At 6ft 4 i recon you might struggle getting comfortable inside an MX5 Im 5ft 11, and im borderline comfortable, just enough leg space, but only just. Anyone north of 6ft 2 will not find a comfortable seating position.

[@TheCWO]

Yes 😂

[@xp2autocare]

Love the mx5.....i have NC 2014 and still 15.000 km

[@TheCWO]

Woah! At 15K? That’s showroom condition alright 😁

[@C.I...]

2:32 I think that's because the car turns off the power steering motor when not turning, and requires a little effort to activate it. My 2 does the same.

[@TheCWO]

Oh, I now know 😀

[@wgbskate31]

Conversations with legends LOGIC

[@TheCWO]

💪

[@sc3639]

I think I would love to get one for the wife and I to cruise around in. However, we do have 4 kids and if I wanted to take 2 of them to dance class or baseball or to school then I would not be able to. Yes, we have a minivan and I have a truck but it would be fun to be able to take a few of the kids with us at times. It is for this reason that I am thinking that I will wait to see the 2022 86 and BRZ. Sure, no convertible but still fun to drive cars. I have thought about the Mustang and Camaro but have just never really liked those 2.

[@TheCWO]

It does seem like many of us are in the same boat, alternating between these cars. Thanks for sharing your input with us :D

[@f1L1po]

The bad? there is no front parking sensors for this car! but i'm loving it!!

[@TheCWO]

Fair enough ;D

[@houssamalucad753]

Does it have rear parking sensors? Or just a camera?

[@TheCWO]

On the ND2, both sensor and camera.

[@TheChenny73]

I personally don’t think the sensors are needed because the car is so small.

[@TheCWO]

Am feeling the same way.

[@TakumiFujiwara80]

Why you sell it?

[@TheCWO]

To experience more cars :D

[@odinikita4821]

Are you kidding? Auto stop start is horrible...i always turn it off on my f type and 981 boxster s. Love the mx5!

[@TheCWO]

Was referring it as a novelty :D Start/stop isn’t nice to have.

[@rembo183]

Have you driven a Porsche Boxster?

[@TheCWO]

Yup but took the Cayman home.

[@Nebulagamer17]

I test drove an ND2 rf, that whine happened to me in first and second, I think it's just transmission whine, it happens in my homies evo

[@TheCWO]

Could be that, appreciate the input. Cheers!

[@heroictesticles6870]

Homies? Homosexual evo? English speaking people speak worse English than non native speakers.

[@applepieclub5012]

Thanks for this video! Would one day love to purchase this car. It's between this, the Toyota (Subaru) 86, or the Supra 😂 a man can dream

[@TheCWO]

Good picks! Look forward to seeing you in one of them 😁

[@paulchialastri1248]

I know what you mean. My 2016 Scion FRS was just totaled. I am still in shock and very bummed. I drove that car year round with snow tires, and had a blaster, even in snow. Just brought home a 2018 Miata RF Touring. Planning to put snow tires on and waiting patiently for Spring when I can have the top down. Have fun picking your ride. I’m 70, need to find a solution for the golf cart and clubs.

[@TheCWO]

Sorry about the FRS, I am glad you are okay. And, welcome to the club!

[@cookie13lu]

I have the same now for almost 2,5 years with 32000 km on it. It is true that the exhaust sound gets better and better but for me the greatest annoyance is the fact that you are not able to keep a phone call or music running when you stop the engine. I cannot understand how Mazda can built sth. like this. If you want to keep on speaking on your phone you have to keep the engine running. Other brands cut the power when you open the doors. Besides that I love this car and I drive it everyday of the week.

[@TheCWO]

Hey Cookie, thanks for pointing that out! Does keeping it on ACC (pressing the start button once without foot on brake) get around that?

[@cookie13lu]

@@TheCWO Hello. You can do that to start the power (electricity) without the engine but not the other way around. This means you can listen to music and have a phone call before you start and without the engine running but you cannot stop the engine (by pushing the button once) without loosing electricity and by that means your phone call. There is a solution in the aftermarket to that problem but still I do not understand Mazda's thinking in this matter.

[@TheCWO]

Hahaha! Man.. that’s annoying.

[@blergblergus]

In my mazda 3, you can turn the engine off while keeping the infotainment on by stalling the engine.

[@TheCWO]

Well.. that’s a way☝️

[@scousegeeks]

Has anyone ever bought an mx5 an genuinely not loved it?

[@TheCWO]

Well said :D

[@husky2423]

No

[@TheCWO]

✔️

[@galacticmaui2]

A lot of your comparisons are with cars much more expensive.

[@TheCWO]

Demonstrates how much the MX-5 punches above its weight.

[@stms4411]

More than that - some of the other cars you could compare to the Miata are hundreds of pounds heavier. Weight is the enemy of fun. Have a more substantial sounding door closure and you’re looking at a 2,700lb Miata…..which will be slower and less playful

[@TheCWO]

Yup, fair point 👍

[@galacticmaui2]

@@TheCWO Great video through

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for stopping by 🤝

[@hypnotechno]

oh you sold it?????

[@TheCWO]

Reluctantly done.. have been regretting it ever since. Maybe a roadster in the future :D

[@On2thakneppz1]

Would you ever get a RF again vs Roadster? Why one vs the other?

[@TheCWO]

If I were to get another today, it'd be the soft top simply because I'd like to experience something different.

[@1922BluePhoenix]

I'd take this over the Supra any day all day

[@TheCWO]

Say say 🤝

[@spadecheck8874]

If only UsA came right hand drive 😥

[@TheCWO]

What’s wrong with a left hand drive MX-5? 🧐

[@antfbi]

Even with subtitles on it was hard to understand you! I could usually understand Japanese, Chinese and Korean people pretty well. Hell I know Japanese as a third language.

[@TheCWO]

Will do better the next time 😅

[@tomaszstarzZz]

Damn, though he was speaking English with stronger accent

[@TheCWO]

@@tomaszstarzZz Hahahha 😂

[@billjackson4703]

I agree, Hard to understand !

[@TheCWO]

Lawl

[@nats50]

Most of your qualms are unreasonable, sorry to say. Just go back to Porsche at 3 and more times expensive and problems solved.

[@TheCWO]

Oh kay :D

[@kahramanbapcum]

adam ne diyor bir bok anlamadım.

[@TheCWO]

Lawl 😂

[@gyrdin]

Damn man, almost can't understand what you're saying. Info is OK, diction horrible.

[@TheCWO]

Thanks for the input, edited KZbin's auto-generated subtitles. I hope what's shared helps you find your next car 🤟

[@spacetime_wanderer]

@gyrdin, oh come one, that's a rude thing to say. It's his accent - those things cannot be changed. Having said that, I could understand him very clearly. Props to Shiang for replying politely and positively. We ought to be nice to each other.

[@TheCWO]

Appreciate your understanding Srinivas 🤟 Yeah, I'm hoping for more people to at least try an MX-5 out if that's something they've been wanting to do 💪

[@spacetime_wanderer]

@@TheCWO i did try…. And bought it :D

[@TheCWO]

@@spacetime_wanderer Utmost congratulations 🎉 An RF as well?