1990 Mazda MX5 Miata review from North America
"A car to own for a lifetime!!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Spark plug wires.
General comments?
9 years with my Miata.... I store it every winter and bring it out in the summer. Every year it puts a big grin on my face.
NOTHING has gone wrong since I owned this car... coming up on 160,000 km, I probably need to fix a front end oil seal and I'm on my 3rd set of spark plug wires (they last about 50,000 km.)
On long runs the Miata can be a bit noisy with the top up, buy it with the AC. I simply can't recommend this car enough. As long as you're prepared to live with its impractical configuation, it's a simply superb product. A great car and an even greater 2nd car.
As for performance... some may crave for more power (OK even I do sometimes) but there are TONS of excellent aftermarket kits available (the Miata drive train is EXTREMELY robust) and even stock, my 10 year old MX5 will get to 190 kph with very little drama (just did this in a fit of silliness the other day).
If you like the car you can buy it with 100% security.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 158000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2000 |