Throughout its 35-year history, the Mazda Miata has celebrated many birthdays, but it has stayed true to its roots as a small, lightweight sports car with a major emphasis on driving pleasure. While ...

The first-generation Mazda Miata was announced by the Japanese carmaker in the United States in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show, and the car rapidly became a hit, eventually turning into one of the best ...

Enthusiasts regard the Mazda MX-5 Miata as perhaps the best pure driver’s car on the market. Front-mid-engine. Rear-wheel-drive. Lightweight. Sublime handling. You ...

In this list of best Mazda Miata engine swaps, we'll examine options with DIY kits and easily sourced donor engines. As tempting as putting a Hellcat engine into a two-seater convertible sounds, it's ...

For 2019, the Mazda Miata makes 26 more horsepower than before and revs 700 rpm higher, which translates to 181 hp and 7500 rpm. Not massive numbers in the age of turbocharging, where a boost in power ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 6 years old. This is what a 1999 Mazda Miata looks ...

We’re entering an intriguing era of vintage sports cars. Because most states classify vehicles that are 25 years or older as antiques, classics or vintage cars, that distinction is now falling on late ...

Italian company Gorgona Cars has taken the much-loved first-gen Mazda Miata and turned it into something recognizable yet magical. The NM Concept is a single-seater speedster that promises plenty of ...

When it comes to bang-for-your-buck performance motoring, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the best cars for your money. When it was first released for the 1990 model year, the Miata was responsible for ...

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The next Miata will faithfully carry on the iconic sports car’s legacy. For reference, the current ND-generation Miata weighs just 2,366 pounds (around 1,073 kg), according to Car and Driver. Cutting ...