Overall Average Rating: 86.2%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 33rd

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.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 10th)

it’s fallen one place, yet Mazda is still in the top 10. The blot in its copybook is 23rd position for running costs, although it’s offset by a fifth-placed rank in both the handling and braking categories.

Overall Average:
4.271
85.42%
40th in Driver Power 2010
4.45
89%
7th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Mazda MX-5 again:
4.4
88%
64th in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.725
94.5%
7th in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.488
89.76%
28th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

This is my third MX5, they have all been so reliable and the mark 3.5 is again an improvement, I feel that the MX5 goes from strength to strength and it is now an icon. I love the gear change, slick and precise and the handling is second to none, point and go.
The car lacks power in comparison to some other sporty cars but the handling and fun factor more than makes up for it.
I went for the coupe for the first time and it doesn't disappoint, quick and doesn't take up any space from the small boot.
I will be looking at a mark IV in 2012.
Mazda deserve a medal for this car.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It's a sports car so it will never double up as a people carrier, but it does exactly was it was decided for. It is fun, great to drive, reliable and other drivers don't get angst when they see you as they do if you drive a BMW.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

I love it! It's 20 years old and doing very well for its age. The problems are minor considering its age and it just makes me feel happy to drive it. Due to it's age it's got real class and style. It's my life companion now.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Awsome piece of well developed motoring equipment. It is a joy to own and I cherish every minute that I get to drive it.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

It's a good fun car, with good dealer support. It is reliable and it does what a sports car should do.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Other than the remote key fob problem, the car has performed faultlessly as expected. It is brilliant.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I love it. This is the fourth one I have owned and I hope to carry on driving one until I die

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Lovely and fun to drive.
Completely reliable.
I prefer its looks to the latest model.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
T-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

I love it! Most fun car and most reliable I have had in 30 years of owning cars

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Fantastic value, very reliable, fun, exciting, great car, can't be beaten!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

one of the best cars i have owned,good to drive never had any problems.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

My MX5 is fanastic, it is a pleasure to drive and own

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

A sporty little number which is fun to drive.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great fun to drive and well worth buying

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Very reliable, very enjoyable, small.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A thoroughly competent sports car

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Reliable, fun and easy to own.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

very happy with it

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Fan-tas-tic

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Luv it.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5