Mazda MX-5 Review - Everyday Driver

The guys take out the latest hard top version of Mazda's iconic roadster. How does it compare to past generations and the Honda S2000.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Mazda
• Miata
• MX5
• Mx-5
• Hard Top
• Roadster
• Honda
• S2000
• Review
• Everyday Driver
• Todd Deeken
• Paul Schmucker
• Top Gear
• USA

[Tophairybutt]

It is very obvious these americans know very little about sports cars. The MX5 is the most raced car in the world...thats a fact. The car is 100% reliable, has loads of potential for upgrading it into a high performance Porsche killer. A stock MX5 is already faster around a race track than the american corabeth, or the rustang, and for 2/3 the price. These two men complain about the power, not knowing it redlines at 7,200 rpms. They compare it to a Camry? American men are very gay, and dont know

[EverydayDriver]

@Tophairybutt - We hope that you noticed the guys mentioned the MX5 as a great track toy, reliable, and available for upgrades. Plus, they gave it a very high rating. It isn't a powerhouse in stock form, but we're sure you'll agree that sheer grunt has never been the point of this car. A great car, and this point was acknowledged in the review. We're sorry that it didn't resonate with you, but hope you'll watch more of our work to get a feel for what we do.

[eurosceptic1]

These guys aren't very good, this car is about top down fun at a reasonable price and nothing does it better than the mazda mx5.

And yes, as someone has already said, they no longer do the S2000, it stopped in 2009 and even if they did still do it, you would be looking at paying an extra $10 000 on top of the mx5 price so not really fair to compare.

PS why the feck did you leave the top up on a day like that?

[EverydayDriver]

@eurosceptic1 - Every car is more fun to drive with the top down - The terrible Chrysler Sebring convertible is the best example. Leaving the top up requires a person to focus on the dynamics of the car and not be distracted by the top-down fun. And we encourage cross shopping of new cars with used cars, thus the S2000 comparison. We're a show for enthusiasts and both are great cars to consider. Of course this car is better with the top down, but you hope you noticed how much the guys liked it.

[machineshopp]

May i ask how tall are you guys in the show? reason being is im around 6 5 and i fit in a NA mazda miata great. i only have a complaint of its not a long distance driver but a new seat could change that.

[EverydayDriver]

@machineshopp - Both the guys are 6'3", but they have very different leg and torso length so they never seem to fit in cars the same. We're thrilled to hear you're yet another happy Miata owner. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[esca8652]

0-60 in 7 seconds!! How is that something to complain about. That is pretty peppy. Hell, I call 8 seconds good. My corolla that I drive around has an 11 second 0-60 and it's still somewhat fun to drive.

[LeighPing]

Check my 'MX-5 Cruising' video via my name.

[italiankilla58]

ehh the smiley face could be toned down a bit. But other wise the mitia "MX5" is a fun little car to drive. Its very peppy and is just so fun to drive

[ThePlanbfan11]

s2000 is better

[pilotsim]

@Everyday Driver

I appreciate your professionalism in responses to comments on your video. I like your reviews and while they aren't the definitive word whether to buy a particular model of car they do get me thinking more about what I would be looking for. Which is really what buying a car is all about. Find out what you are looking for in a car and then think through the positives and negatives. Thank you for great, professional reviews. Well done!

[ill911turbo]

As long as S2ks & Boxsters exist, I never see myself buying one (nice car tho)...unless Mazda hears me out. Give it some 3rd generation RX-7 styling or @least a more aggressive, sporty look. Make it mid-engined like a Boxster & give it that famous Mazda Rotary engine & bump the hp to @least 250+...for pure drivers who prefer manual, a 300 hp Manual Only model would be nice.

[SooperKinky]

I ended up buying an S2000 instead of this. It's pretty hard to lose control of that car with the amount of grip it has which is pretty surprising to hear from the reviewers of this video.

[dsmilges]

@Nightbird. You don't buy a small sports cars for safety.... You buy them for fun..... For those who want safety go buy a slow boring Volvo

[Nightbird]

He forgot to mention how the "roll bars" are only cosmetic (according to Mazda) which means if some drunk driver hits you and rolls over the car (it's so small & light it wouldn't take much to do this) you would either break your neck from the weight of the car coming down on you..or just lose your head. And don't think the "hard top" would protect you in a roll over..it's made of lightweight plastic.

Mazda doesn't care about your safety in this casket on wheels. Unlike BMW, MB, Audi, or VW.

[turbo311]

3rd gen is too much GT not enough Sports. 4th gen will be much lighter, smaller, and better.

[periskop]

I own a Miata and have driven the S2000. I have a great deal of respect for the Honda, it's a shame they discontinued it. But as a daily fun car, the S2000 has higher limits to be as enjoyable in everyday conditions. All the things that make it better at the track also make it somewhat more "dangerous", if you catch my drift (no pun intended). The Honda will goad you into a ticket or lost license, while you would be having more fun with mx5 at sane speeds - smiling when the tail breaks loose..