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Mazda MX-5 Convertible

Mazda MX-5 review
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Mazda MX-5 review

Mild updates to the Mazda MX-5 mean that the world’s best-selling roadster is getting even better with age
In-depth reviews
11 Oct 2024
2024 Mazda MX-5 revealed at Tokyo Motor Show
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2024 Mazda MX-5 revealed at Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda has fettled its popular two-seat roadster, claiming it’s now better than ever
News
25 Oct 2023
Limited edition Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture on sale now
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture - front tracking

Limited edition Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture on sale now

Just 160 examples of the Mazda MX-5 Venture will be sold in the UK, each sporting a grey fabric roof and bespoke trim
News
9 Apr 2021
Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Nav+: long-term test review

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Nav+: long-term test review

Final report: we look back on eight fun months in our retro Mazda MX-5 roadster
Long-term tests
29 Nov 2019
New Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary 2019 review
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New Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary 2019 review

The Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary is a celebration of three decades of the MX-5, but is it more than just a PR gimmick?
Road tests
31 Jul 2019
New Mazda MX-5 1.5 2018 review
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New Mazda MX-5 1.5 2018 review

The Mazda MX-5 impressed us in its 2.0-litre guise, but can it impress us again with its smaller 1.5-litre engine?
Road tests
6 Nov 2018
New Mazda MX-5 2018 facelift review
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New Mazda MX-5 2018 facelift review

The Mazda MX-5 has been given a series of updates, but the headline stat is the arrival of a new 181bhp 2.0-litre engine
Road tests
30 Aug 2018
New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review
New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review - front

New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review

We try the limited edition Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport, which features unique styling cues inside and out
Road tests
12 Mar 2018
BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review
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BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review

British tuners BBR have introduced a stage one turbo kit for the Mazda MX-5, boosting power by 87bhp, but is it worth the near £6k extra?
Road tests
6 Jul 2017
Long-term test review: Mazda MX-5
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Long-term test review: Mazda MX-5

Final report: Mazda's MX-5 roadster has proven why it’s a winner after a year on fleet
Long-term tests
10 Apr 2017
New Mazda MX-5 RF 1.5 2017 review
Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 1.5 UK - front tracking 2

New Mazda MX-5 RF 1.5 2017 review

Trick metal-roofed Mazda MX-5 RF is a well-rounded package, but this 1.5-litre car isn't quite punchy enough to disguise the extra weight
Road tests
8 Feb 2017
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New Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 review
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New Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 review

The Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback's foldable metal roof adds a touch of extra glamour and refinement to an already great car
Road tests
17 Jan 2017
New Mazda MX-5 RF 'Retractable Fastback': full details
Mazda MX-5 RF Launch Edition

New Mazda MX-5 RF 'Retractable Fastback': full details

Prices and latest details for the Mazda MX-5 RF, with electrically-folding hard-top. It's on sale in March
News
1 Dec 2016
New Mazda MX-5 Icon 2016 review
Mazda MX-5 Icon - front cornering

New Mazda MX-5 Icon 2016 review

Racy detailing sets the new Mazda MX-5 Icon apart, and it'll be a very special buy for those lucky enough to get their hands on one
Road tests
4 Oct 2016
Mazda MX-5 RF 2016 ride review
Mazda MX-5 RF - side

Mazda MX-5 RF 2016 ride review

We get exclusive passenger ride in gorgeous new Targa-style Mazda MX-5 RF
Road tests
27 Jul 2016
Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro 2016 review
Mazda MX-5 Recaro - front tracking 2

Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro 2016 review

Fully loaded, limited edition roadster is still as fun to drive as the regular version
Road tests
18 Feb 2016
BBR Mazda MX-5 review
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BBR Mazda MX-5 review

Tuning firm BBR makes Mazda MX-5 roadster more powerful and even more fun
Road tests
8 Jan 2016
Mazda MX-5 Mk4 2.0 review
Mazda MX-5 - front tracking

Mazda MX-5 Mk4 2.0 review

We're wowed by 2.0-litre version of Mazda MX-5 roadster on UK roads
Road tests
7 Aug 2015
Mazda MX-5 1.5 2015 review
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Mazda MX-5 1.5 2015 review

We try latest Mazda MX-5 roadster on British roads with new, smaller 1.5-litre engine
Road tests
22 Jun 2015
Mazda MX-5 1.5 SkyActiv-G 2015 review
Mazda MX-5 2015 front

Mazda MX-5 1.5 SkyActiv-G 2015 review

First verdict on all-new version of the iconic Mazda MX-5
Road tests
30 Jan 2015
Mazda MX-5 Mk1 (1991 to 1998) review

Mazda MX-5 Mk1 (1991 to 1998) review

The original Mazda MX-5 is getting long in the tooth now but it still delivers on those classic roadster thrills
Road tests
29 Aug 2014
Mazda MX-5 Mk3 (2005-2015) review
Mazda MX-5 front cornering

Mazda MX-5 Mk3 (2005-2015) review

The Mazda MX-5 delivers superb handling, sleek looks and bulletproof reliability at an affordable price
In-depth reviews
29 Aug 2014
Mazda MX-5 Mk2 (1998-2005) review

Mazda MX-5 Mk2 (1998-2005) review

The second generation MX-5 NB protected Mazda's winning formula with improvements in key areas
In-depth reviews
29 Aug 2014
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Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary edition review

Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary edition review

The Mazda MX-5 celebrated its 25th birthday with a limited-run special edition
Road tests
8 Aug 2014
Mazda MX-5 facelift
Mazda MX-5 front cornering

Mazda MX-5 facelift

We get behind the wheel of the new-look Mazda MX-5 on British roads for the first time
Road tests
18 Jan 2013
Mazda MX-5 Kuro
Mazda MX-5 Kuro front

Mazda MX-5 Kuro

Special-edition MX-5 Kuro roadster adds more kit and more fun for a bargain price
Road tests
22 Aug 2012
Mazda MX-5 GT
Mazda MX-5 GT

Mazda MX-5 GT

One-off Mazda MX-5 gets a power boost to unleash the roadster's full potential
Road tests
28 Jun 2012
Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition
Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition

Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition

New Mazda MX-5 limited edition gets sat-nav and exterior tweaks
News
17 Feb 2012
Mazda MX-5 Black Edition vs GT
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Mazda MX-5 Black Edition vs GT

Mazda’s latest MX-5 takes cues from its track star brother. But how do the two compare?
Car group tests
10 Aug 2011
Mazda MX-5 Black Edition
Mazda MX-5 Black Edition

Mazda MX-5 Black Edition

New special-edition MX-5 promises bold looks and a thrilling drive
Road tests
26 Jul 2011
Mazda MX-5 BBR
Mazda MX5 BBR

Mazda MX-5 BBR

Does supercharging Mazda's sporty rear-drive roadster produce a cut-price Porsche Boxster rival?
Road tests
30 Mar 2011
Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept
MX-5 Superlight

Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept

Stripped-out MX-5 concept ditches windscreen and creature comforts in a bid to save weight
Road tests
19 Oct 2009
Mazda MX-5 old vs new

Mazda MX-5 old vs new

Sun-seekers have been choosing the Mazda MX-5 roadster since 1989. But is the latest facelifted version as good as the original?
Car group tests
17 Jun 2009
Mazda MX-5 facelift
Mazda MX-5 facelift

Mazda MX-5 facelift

World's best-selling sports car get refreshed styling and improved engines...
Road tests
16 Feb 2009
MX-5 Auto Express

MX-5 Auto Express

Meet the Mazda roadster we created – and you could win it!
Road tests
6 Feb 2009