Much maligned as the black sheep of the Miata family, this generation proves that even a bad Miata is a great sports car.

This JDM model also gets a bit more power for the 1.5-liter engine. Mazda has unveiled a thoroughly updated MX-5 Miata in Japan where the convertible sports car goes by the name of Roadster ...

Only 200 such vehicles are to be sold in Japan, where Roadster is what Mazda calls the MX-5 Miata. We also have to call attention to what hides under the hood of the JDM-spec Roadster with the ...

When Mazda focuses on that, the brand works wonders. This leads to sports cars like the MX-5 Miata and crossovers like the CX-5 being at or near the best vehicles to drive in their segment.

The same could be said for the Mazda MX-5 Miata, an elemental roadster that is, like a jet ski, designed purely for enjoyment. For 2025, happiness starts at $30,515. Related: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ...

Class: LL1 | Base: $38,470 | As Tested: $39,065 Power and Weight: 181 hp • 2350 lb • 13.0 lb/hp Tires: Bridgestone Potenza S001; 205/45R-17 84W When a Mazda Miata comes to Lightning Lap ...

The Mazda MX-5 Miata, also known simply as the Miata, is a two-seat convertible sports car that has been in production for more than 35 years. Mazda introduced the first-generation MX-5 in 1989 as ...