Introduction
What Car? says...
The Mazda MX-5 is, quite simply, one of the best-loved and most recognisable sports cars you can buy, sweeping up accolades and earning a huge global fanbase.
It’s safe to say that, from the first-generation model more than 30 years ago to today’s fourth-generation version, the MX-5 has earned its sporting stripes, with a focus on plastering a big silly grin on your face.
There's also the option of the slightly pricier RF version, which has a metal folding roof. If that appeals, see our full separate Mazda MX-5 RF review.
Carry on reading over the next few pages of this review for a complete rundown of what’s good – and not so good – about owning a Mazda MX-5. We'll tell you how good the performance is, what it's like inside, how much it will cost to buy and run, and much more
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