Mazda MX-5 Reviews

Mazda MX-5/RC (New)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

It may well be the world’s most successful sports car, but it’s not without compromises. However, the MX-5’s poor scores for practicality and comfort can be accounted for by its very nature – this is a roadster with a tiny boot, after all.

Where it counts, the Mazda is a triumph. Top 10 ratings for brakes and handling are superb, while 13th for reliability is an enviable result.

Overall owner rating :

85.42% (44th overall in Driver Power 2010)

Owners who would buy a Mx-5/rc New again:

89%

Owners who would buy another Mazda again:

88%

Mazda MX-5 (Old)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

If you want a reliable, well built convertible with great handling, the MX-5 is for you.

But those after something comfortable with a practical boot may want to look elsewhere.

The MkII MX-5 remains one of the best-value roadsters on the market, and the fact it can still record a top 10 finish in the reliability chart after a decade is amazing.

Disagree? Tell us about your car in Driver Power 2011

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NEW REVIEWS (2 results)
Mazda MX-5 RC The RC has a clear advantage over the standard MX-5, particularly in the winter months. The electric folding hard-top makes the MX-5 a more mature and desirable car without losing its sense of fun.	Mar 2007
Mazda MX-5	Feb 2007

FIRST DRIVES (8 results)
Mazda MX-5 Black Edition New special-edition MX-5 promises bold looks and a thrilling drive	Jul 2011
Mazda MX-5 BBR	Mar 2011
Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept	Oct 2009
Mazda MX-5 facelift	Feb 2009
Mazda MX-5	Jan 2009
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupé	Sep 2006
Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport	Nov 2005
Hitting the heights	Jan 2003

USED CAR HONOURS 2007 (1 result)
Best Roadster Winner: Mazda MX-5, commended Porsche Boxster and Audi TT Roadster	Apr 2007

LONG TERM TESTS (6 results)
Mazda MX-5 RC Sport Our Mazda MX-5 has been in the wars – but we gave it some ‘scuff love’ and patched up the bodywork with the help of Halfords’ Smart repairs expert team...	Mar 2008
Long-term Mazda MX-5	Jan 2008
Mazda MX-5 2.0i	Feb 2007
Mazda MX-5 2.0i	Oct 2006
Mazda MX-5 2.0i	Jun 2006
Mazda MX-5 2.0i	Mar 2006

CAR GROUP TESTS (4 results)
MINI Roadster vs Mazda MX-5 Can the new MINI Roadster topple the class-leading Mazda MX-5? Our first test has all the answers...	May 2012
Mazda MX-5 Black Edition vs GT	Aug 2011
Mazda MX-5 old vs new	Jun 2009
MG TF vs Mazda MX-5	Sep 2008