The Mazda MX5 is the iconic sports car that brought open-top motoring to the masses - let's take a look back at its history
The Mazda MX-5 was conceived as a pure driving experience inspired by the Lotus ElanBut its brilliance was always in the chassis. Power was just sufficientThe MX-5 was badged as Miata in the US. Plenty of Japanese models have been imported to the UK16 years separated Mk1 and Mk3, but the design connection is clear
A huge parade was organised for the model's 20th birthday.
The Mk3 MX-5 was launched in 2005, facelifted in 2008 and 2013 saw a package of new, but less significant upgrades The Mk3, once again, had two engine options, but this time the base was a 127bhp 1.6-litre. A 2.0-litre 167bhp is also availableBritish tuner BBR, has coaxed 168bhp from a 2.0-litre MX-5, giving a 4.
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