

Soft settings mean Mazda rides well, yet the handling is fun, too
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Mindless vandals decided to walk on MX-5’s bonnet, roof and bootlid, damaging some panels.

Small load area means practicality is limited
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Annoyingly, cup-holder rubs against driver’s leg

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Hard-top folds easily, at the touch of a button on the dash.

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