Did you know that over the years, Mazda has developed around 80 shades of green for its cars? This includes the Mazda MX-5 across multiple generations...save for the current ND. The fourth-gen Miata has been the only roadster never offered in green, but that’s changing soon.
Mazda’s ‘Zinc Green Metallic’ is a new body color debuting on the current MX-5, both on the hardtop and the convertible. It’s quite different from any shade of green historically offered for the two-door sports car—it doesn’t share the deep hues of Neo Green offered on the NA and NB, or the neon flair of the NC’s Spirited Green Metallic.
The Japanese automaker describes the color as “a modern green that combines toughness and refinement, creating a strong presence while harmonizing seamlessly with both natural landscapes and urban settings.”
The reveal was made at Karuizawa Meeting 2026 on May 31, an event organized by and for MX-5 enthusiasts. An ND MX-5 finished in Zinc Green Metallic was on display, drawing crowds of fans excited to see their first look at the new paint job.
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Mazda claims that Zinc Green Metallic draws inspiration in color and concept from zinc chromate primer, an anti-corrosive coating used in industrial applications to enhance durability. This translates into a grayish shade of green with a metallic finish, its visual properties transforming based on lighting conditions.
In darker settings, it appears as a solid color that gives off a sense of solidity and stability. Out in the light, the metallic sheen comes through and accentuates the MX-5’s curves and creases. Mazda also shares that the cool tone of Zinc Green Metallic and its color-shifting properties were achieved through bluish metallic flakes in the paint’s formulation.
As of now, we don’t have confirmation whether the MX-5 in our market will receive Zinc Green Metallic as a color option down the line. However, given the Philippines’ love for the Miata, we’re betting it’s a matter of when, not if.
