

Mazda MX-5

2025 Mazda MX-5 review
Tiny tweaks yield big results for updated MX-5 which continues to be an oasis of driving purity

Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review
Two affordable sports cars, one focused and one fun. But of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, which is our pick?

2022 Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 vs Hyundai i30 N comparison
Subaru’s new BRZ packs in more cubes and 174kW, but is it still the king of sub-$50K driving thrills? Hyundai’s hottest hatch and a Roadster from Hiroshima will see about that

2022 Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5: drag battle!
It's an affordable rear-drive showdown but can the bigger capacity Subie finally topple Mazda’s soft-top in a straight line?

2022 Mazda MX-5 RS review: First drive
Introduction of KPC chassis innovation sharpens the MX-5's manners on track and road

Living with the 2022 Mazda MX-5 GT RS
What's it like to live with the plucky two-seater MX-5? The driver-focused GT RS joins the MOTOR garage to show us what's what

2021 Mazda MX-5 RF GT automatic review
After five years on the market, has the game moved on from the world's most popular roadster?

2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS Review
Mazda’s roadster icon, now made sharper and more focused in RS form… but has it killed the fun?

2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS review
Mazda’s MX-5 GT RS gets the track treatment but retains its soul

2020 Mazda MX-5 Review
Everything you need to know about Mazda's revered little sports car, including pricing, updates and features

Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT v Abarth 124 Spider comparison
The iconic Japanese roadster and its Italian-badged sibling have very different personalities. But is one better than the other?

2002 Mazda MX-5 SP used car review: classic MOTOR
The Aussie-developed MX-5 SP is the second-hand MX-5 to buy

Atmo heroes comparison
Sometimes, in the world of high-performance engines, less (forced induction) really is more. Here we celebrate six of the finest free-breathers
2019 Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition review
Three decades of Mazda’s roadster icon are celebrated in Racing Orange

2019 Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Mazda MX-5 vs Subaru BRZ tS performance comparison review
VW’s new Polo GTI must knock off a coupe and a convertible if it’s to return as king of affordable fun

2019 Mazda MX-5 RF automatic performance review
Mazda’s six-speed slushbox not quite the right fit for the roadster

Mazda MX-5 NA vs NB vs NC comparison review: classic MOTOR
We test three generations of the Mazda MX-5 to reveal the best weekend warrior for your buck

2019 Mazda MX-5 review
Changes where they count for a brilliant sports car, the Mazda MX-5

2019 Mazda MX-5 RF performance review
Mazda's investing in atmo power with an uprated 7500rpm 2-litre

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition vs Subaru BRZ tS vs Toyota 86 Performance Pack comparison review
The best versions yet of 86, BRZ and ND MX-5 meet to settle the cut-price, rear-drive score

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition quick review
Just 110 MX-5 RG GT Limited Editions will be sold by Mazda in Australia. We see if the price premium this model commands is worth it

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition review
Australian-exclusive MX-5 special gains subtle enhancements and track-day cred

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition review
Mazda’s feisty mite scores some key upgrades

Flyin’ Miata: V8 Mazda MX-5
It may be named after an Asian snake, but Flyin’ Miata’s Habu packs a 392kW LS3 V8 bite