Articles about Mazda Miata

Long live the roadster

The Mazda MX-5 has been around for over 30 years. Launched in 1989, this little roadster reignited the world's interest for small, lightweight roadsters for a reasonable price. Now in its fourth generation, it's bigger, better appointed, but still

The final step before the car’s sold

When we watch detailing videos, we're not all about the rat-infested gems or rotting barn finds. They can get a bit too disgusting at times, we admit. Every now and then, we enjoy seeing a nice car get a good

The succeeding races will be held in August, October, and November

Mazda Philippines has successfully concluded the first round of the inaugural MSCC Miata Spec Series back in June. During the event, 20 track-ready MX-5s raced to the finish at the Clark International Speedway.Allan Uy in car number 99 ended

’Twas a hectic week

The manual will sticker for P2.25 million, the automatic for P2.3 million

Alongside the launch of the 2022 MX-5, Mazda Philippines also marked the 25th anniversary of Miata Club Philippines (MCP). In celebration of the milestone, Mazda Philippines president Steven Tan announced that an MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition will be available

The roadster’s new Kinematic Posture Control tech is now available locally

Fresh off the launch of the new Mazda CX-9 last month, Mazda Philippines is now updating its lineup with yet another new model: the updated MX-5.For 2022, the Miata retains its 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G gasoline engine that

Only 3,000 units of this US-only model were built

Back in 1994, Mazda built a special-edition MX-5 exclusive to the US market called the M Edition. It's relatively a rare Miata, as Mazda only produced 3,000 of these M Edition models over the course of a few

Pretty left-field even by the show’s standards

This is the Mazda Miata Mono-Posto concept, revealed at the SEMA show in 2000. That show is known for its crazy cars, and it's held in Las Vegas, so clearly, Mazda North America had to put in a bit of

There are up to 78 different combinations available

Miata fans in the Philippines-especially those in the market for a brand-new roadster-have a lot to cheer about this year. Not only has Mazda Philippines brought in units of the MX-5 100th Anniversary Special Edition model, but it

At least with a $500 budget, that is

Ever heard of the Gambler 500? In case you haven't, here's a quick background: Also called the 'OG500,' it's an annual event in Oregon where anyone with a $500 car can join and see if their "cheap and impractical"

Cruising at 260kph

The German Autobahn is what fast drivers dream of: a seemingly endless smooth road with lax speed limits and disciplined drivers who keep the left lane vacant because, well, 'there's always someone going faster than you on the Autobahn.' This Subaru

Mazda finishes as the second most reliable brand for 2020

There's always been a certain level of elegance and performance that can be attributed to the Mazda badge. Now, as its lineup of vehicles continues to expand and it undertakes new ventures, it is also beginning to establish itself as not

So tempting

Recently, Mazda Philippines launched the ND Miata Spec Racer and announced an upcoming one-make race called the Miata Spec Series organized by RaceGAS Dynamics. Steven Tan, president of exclusive local Mazda distributor Bermaz Auto Philippines, personally presented the car at the

Forget free shampoos—this hotel room throws in the keys to 40 rare sports cars

The guilty stench of clutch hangs about the entrance of the world's only Mazda MX-5-themed hotel. I'm confident the pungent aroma of poor coordination isn't emanating from 'my' brand new MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition. The only

Celebrating three decades of roadster love in Hiroshima

Under its hood is a monstrous 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine

Lot number 149. That's what you'll need to remember if you find yourself popping down to Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas Auction next month.That's because the corresponding car is the madness you see above. The keen-eyed among

We’re envious but (seriously) happy for them

It is estimated that 1,000 brand-new cars are released to new owners in the Philippines every day. So, handing over 10 keys to 10 fresh-off-the-boat vehicles shouldn't be a big deal. But Mazda Philippines begs to

An upscale Miata

When the Mazda MX-5 RF was revealed, I was one of those who was less than enamored with the idea of a Miata with a folding mechanical roof. I thought the MX-5's canvas roof was a beautiful origami of

The answer is yes

Similar to the RX-7, the 240SX, and the AE86, the Miata is a popular choice among drifting enthusiasts thanks to its rear-wheel-drive setup, incredibly light weight, and capability to handle engine swaps. Enthusiasts drool over its seemingly endless possibilities,

This is not a proper review

Manual. Soft top. Ceramic white. Fabric seats. That's the exact Miata I will buy. Someday. The RF variants are fine, but I knew the moment I laid my eyes on this off-white color during the 2016 media launch that it'