What does it cost?
For This entry-level model is our pick of the range. For an incredibly low price you get a roadster with a neat metal roof that looks a million dollars that doesn’t cost much to run.
Against There are no side airbags or stability control. The engine sounds gruff and needs to be worked hard if you want to make swift progress.
What Car? says
This is no-frills open-top motoring at its best, but with the back-up of a folding metal roof. This version is cheap to buy and run.
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Mazda MX-5 has become the blueprint for the small, affordable roadster and it delivers so much more than the sum of its parts.
All versions are great fun to drive, thanks to light-footed, assured handling, yet the MX-5 copes admirably with the daily grind of normal driving.
For a hefty premium over the rag-top, the Roadster Coupe version has a neat folding metal top that gives you extra refinement and security. This makes it a better everyday car, but it's not such great value. Otherwise, it's business as usual, so there's plenty of space in the cabin, comfortable seats and even a reasonable boot.
You can keep costs down by choosing the 1.8 model and it gives you all the power you need. It's not hard to see the appeal of the extra grunt of the 2.0, however, which also comes with side airbags, stability control and a limited slip differential as standard. Sport models have stiffer suspension for sharper handling, but the ride is rather firm.Reader test team says:
Mazda MX-5 Coupé Cabriolet 2.0i Sport Tech 6spd 2dr
I love this car! Handling is great, its fun to drive and even reasonably practical!
5
out of 5 stars
Mazda MX-5 Coupé Cabriolet 2.0i Miyako 2dr
Purchased in April 2011 with significant discount from Lifestyle Mazda in Crawley. The dealership impressed in the handling of the sale albeit a…
4
out of 5 stars
Mazda MX-5 Coupé Cabriolet 1.8i 2dr
We purchased our 2.0i Sport RC (08-reg., 20k miles) for £11k, from a private seller in Nov. 2010 and we have had no problems at all. A set of four new…
5
out of 5 stars
Mazda MX-5 Coupé Cabriolet 1.8i 2dr
Overall, I don't think you can have a better 'drivers car' for this kind of money than an MX5. It clearly does not have the power, class or price tag…
4
out of 5 stars
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Mazda MX-5 Coupé Cabriolet 1.8i SE 2dr
This is no-frills open-top motoring at its best, but with the back-up of a folding metal roof. This version is cheap to buy and run.
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