It is not a very fast car. The interior is small and cramped. There is little trunk space. Fortunately this is a convertible and the top can be dropped as long as it is not raining to eliminate claustrophobia. The car seems unsafe, my gramma got in a fender bender in it and her arm was broken.
Overall it has held together mildly well for such an old car. The transmission is finally going out on it. The convertible soft top has a few minor leaks when it is raining. A lot has been replaced under the hood like sensors, fuel filters, etc.
Brandon
Hendersonville, Tennessee
5.0
Fun ride and drive !!!
This car only has about 120k miles on it even though it's 23 years old. It still runs and drives great with only minor maintenance, which so far, I have been able to perform myself (i.e. replaced brake cylinder (leaking), water pump (leaking), and timing belt (which was a no brainer when replacing the water pump anyway). I have met many Miata owners and former owners who all give the car high marks. Most former owners say "Don't ever sell that car!"
TT
3.0
Fun to drive and usually practical
Deciding whether or not the Mazda Miata is a vehicle that will suit your needs really depends on what you use your car for. Although it generally worked for my particular needs during the time of my life that I had it, there were more than a handful of times that I wished that I simply had a regular car that could fit more people or items in it. It certainly is an attractive older car and really drew attention, though.