Mazda car reviews Mazda MX-5 reviews

NEW PRICE: £16,850 - £23,435
USED PRICE: From £2,395

The roadster revival started with the Mazda MX-5 that debuted way back in 1990. A lightweight rear-wheel drive two-seater, the MX-5 has been the most popular sports car of the last two decades. But is the MX-5 as sensible to own as it is fun to drive?

Latest model: Mazda MX-5 (2005-)

Pros and cons

Pro: Superb to drive, cheap to run, reliable
Con: Cramped cabin, small boot, noisy

New Mazda MX-5
Used Mazda MX-5

New Mazda MX-5 reviews

The current MX-5 Mk3 was launched in 2005, and a year later was joined by the Roadster Coupe with its useful folding hard-top roof. There's also a choice of 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines, and an update in 2009 to keep it competitive. Which? has the full lowdown.

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Mazda MX-5 (2005-)

New price: £16,850 - £23,435
The MX-5 is the legendary Japanese roadster that sticks to a very simple British formula. Is there a better value sports car than this third-generation MX-5?

Used Mazda MX-5 reviews

The Mazda MX-5 is a very popular used purchase. It's more reliable than many roadsters of its type, cheap to run and great fun to drive. It's also been a consistently strong performer in Which? owner surveys.

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1 Used Mazda MX-5 review available