

Mazda MX-5

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

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?

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 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

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

Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 RF vs Porsche Cayman S
Does the thrill of driving increase in direct proportion to the cubic dollars thrown at a sports car? Mazda’s MX-5 and Subaru’s BRZ mount their case against Porsche’s potent yet pricey Cayman S

2016 Mazda MX-5 GT 2.0 v Toyota 86 GTS comparison review
Our Car of the Year, the MX-5, is great fun to drive. But can it match the much-praised 86 coupe – COTY in 2012 – for speed and precision?