"As we get older, it's harder to feel amazed and unburdened. Opportunities to reconnect with youthful optimism are rare, but worth seizing. It doesn't have to be a car. It doesn't have to be this car, but it could be." Never have I ever heard someone so eloquently convey precisely why I bought an RF GT and the love I have for it. Seriously, I cried a little bit. Thanks, Micah!

I’ve driven a Miata since 2001 as my primary car. No regrets. You will be shocked how much you can actually pack in a Miata as long as you played Tetris as a child.

These Kelly Blue Book review videos have next-level camera work, constantly flying around the car to give it a 3-D appearance that makes it pop out of the scene. Most other car sites just put the camera on a tripod or suction cup it to the window and read off the script Mazda or whoever gave them.

Of all the people (professional, semi-pro and KZfaq "stars" doing car reviews, Micah and Zach, have probably the best reviews out there.

i expected a childish review , but all i got was a reasonable grown up mini documentary . even with this cute outro , solid review micah

This was the first review of a Miata that spoke to the adoration of it but didn't sound like advertisement for it. Great balance Micah.

"ready to go fast? Downshift, downshift, downshift, downshift, downshift, ... weeeeee!" Love this car

Hard to believe how "small" the subscriber base for this channel is. Great review as always.

Really good camera work - especially the shots walking around the car while focused on the host talking about the car. Great combinations of movement and zoom that appear effortless and natural. And that car's pretty good too.

That's such a nice review, love the narrative, humour, camera, everything.

The cameraman is top-performing for its class, and will probably hold a higher than usual resale value. Plus it is dependable and holds tight during those corners and tricky situations.

Very striking design and a good, comprehensive review. Good job as always, KBB!

I had a 92 mariner blue Mazda Miata with the hardtop in my 20’s and it was the most fun I ever had driving . Also before I sold it to a cousin down on his luck I only ever had to do basic maintenance and change an alternator in 298,000 miles

One of the best reviews I've seen from Micah

Solid unbiased reviews nothing better on KZfaq. Keep up the good work guys.

Great review. Love the looks of the RF version. Smoothest clutch/shifting I've ever driven was in a Miata. Loved the short throw.

Hey man, your reviews are among the best, keep up the good work!!!!

Yours was the best Miata review I’ve seen on here.

Another great review man.

Thanks for this entertaining review. Please don't change that. Cheers from Germany

I am sold . What a blast !! It resembles a Corvette Stingray in profile . A very good review .

Best car reviews on KZfaq!!

Most excellent effort on this review

I really like the MX-5 RF, and I would love to have a stick shift, but I'm disabled, and my only safe option is an automatic. I can drive stick, but it's difficult (and dangerous) downshifting into turns with only one hand. So I get automatics. I like that fun cars like these are offered with an automatic option so people like me can drive them, too. I have a Mazda3, and I can attest to how damn fun Mazdas are to drive. Even the automatics. :)

Pretty cool the last roadster that I've seen was a Saturn Sky and Chrysler Crossfire

I think I just found a new favorite car reviewer.

Awesome. Just an awesome review man. my dream car review done right. By the way what soundtrack is playing behind the video. I love it so much.

finally, im buying mine one a few months , that last segment at the end was truly a beautiful little clip awesome this is why Kelley Blue Book car auto reviews is the best on KZfaq hands down

Love the filters! They give that rose-tinted glasses feel!

At 3:22, I lolled 😃. Word of advice, when going in the big house, probably best to leave your "I ❤ my Miata t-shirt at home" I recently reviewed an MX-5 and I took it along the Great Ocean Road in Australia, a road trip for which the Miata is perfectly suited. Well mostly, by the time I got my camera gear in I only had room for a toothbrush and a change of socks! As always a great review and the camera work was once again fantastic.

I absolutely loved this video. I'm buying a 2018 Miata for my Christmas/Birthday gift in December. I can't wait!

One of my favorite opening monologues

For the price and 95% of the time, I drive alone and never give rides, I’m all in. Probably getting one this weekend

Appreciate the review. I've been a happy owner of a 2001 for just about 2 years. The RF looks amazing. It's out of my price range now, as I am in grad school. I can dream though...

Great review!

Love the quadcopter shots. Someone can sure fly that thing.

Fantastic little car! Friend has a second gen! Dad at one point had a 1st gen and 3rd.

Spot on review. He “gets” the MX5. Many don’t.

I see why you are the Managing Editor - Video. Very good review.

That music at the end was chilling

You have to love Mazda for keeping the Miata and retaining its purity in an era of giant infotainment units, adjustable driving modes, DCT gearboxes, magnetic dampers, leather everything and electrification that you can still get a brand new RWD 6MT roadster that is

One of the very few reviewers I'd watch even if I don't much care about the car. Do wish this had a smidge more power. They nailed the style though.

Such a cool car, the roof is amazing! Wish they'd make a Mazda 6 convertible, it would be amazing!

Get one ... *especially* when you can't justify it. It's endless fun, cheap to maintain and run. It is way less impractical than you might think: the boot has roughly the volume of a regular shopping cart so it can hold a week's worth of shopping.

The only car that I consider better than the MX-5 roadster is the RF version!

It's a really good looking car in person, got to test drive one from a customer's car.

Good sense of humor!

1st time out by myself, turned right into incoming traffic.

Awe! That was too stinking cute at the end!

I prefer the targa look of the RF. I mean, how much practicality do you really need when buying a car like this??

You guys need more subs

Charming, funny, and almost a love letter.

Your t shirt says it all 👍

this lumbar cushion seems perfect, could you put the amazon link of the model in concrete?

Just bought a 2012 m X5 Grand Touring for $12000 with 34000 miles on it the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on.

HI, I have a question: I own a Mazda3 here in Colombia where services are recommended to be done every 5000 kilometers (3106 miles) which I think is waay too often! I want to know the maintainance in the United States. I found out in Canada is every 8000 mi which is12874 kilometers and when I made the conversion I was shocked, but I also noticed that the said maintainance is made to canadian driving conditions which made me wonder that check ups in Colombia are more often because of the poor quality of our streets... Anyway too much info for such a little info tip I wanna know. And yes im typing this in all KBB Mazda reviews :)

This Video made me smile.

I got an old ford van I'm going to pimp out as my first car but I'm terrified because it's huge and doesn't have windows in the back except for the rear panel windows. I wish I could get like a 3rd person camera thingy or a backup camera with the predetermined lines

A little off topic, but where do I get that small lumbar support pad?

I would like to see a side by side comparison of the ND RF v/s the NC PRHT. Space wise, the PRHT has the RF beat IMO.

This was a great review. Not a huge fan of the music, but the content was spot on.

My neighbor just got this same one, same color and everything, it looks good, a lot more expensive looking than it is. He's pretty tall too and seems happy with it. It's a good looking cheaper midlife crisis car. HA HA

Ceramic Metallic Paint; Black Roof and Wheels; BBR Upgrade Performance offered in the UK without threatening the Warranty and im down.... Yet i forgot my 6´5 frame wouldn't fit inside.

5:01 Who needs passive entry standard when you could reach over to unlock it

I feel like I've seen this review before, but it was just posted today... Did you make edits and repost???

@2:03 "Haa! .... Oh." LOL

Is there a sport option for more horsepower? I know it's a small car but 150hp? Would be nice if they released something with at least 200+...

I need one!

be sure to look at the suburu brz if interested in this

Masdaspeed 3 fixes all these issues for an owner. Drop a turbo on the mx5 engine and you might get 200hp safely and usable.

End of the video was cute.

I'm just here for Micah, cos I can't afford this car.

Is this a racing car? And is it fast enough like a Toyota 86?

Remember when this guy was reviewing video games on G4?

Here in Perú, it sales for almost the same as a Subaru impureza wrx. I'll go for the Subaru.

this is my dream car

i have this car and i love it!

If the price goes down under 30k or Mazda put a little more horsepower (around 200). either way hella good :)

I wanna like this video every time I see it. Too sad I only get one.

To be honest, i watch these videos because i know i wont be able to buy these cars for another 9 more years when they're cheaper lol. Got to budget up for these goddamn rent prices.

Better than new top gear

I’m going to trade my Acura ILX for a mx-5 just can’t decide on hard top or soft top

I wonder if the last stunt Micah pulled with the baby in the car, was actually approved by the wife lol.

Reminds me of old corvettes

Please keep an eye out for people on Electric Scooters. Share the road...

Here before 1K

I like the RF but it adds more weight.

Narrowing my list. This, Audi TT or Toyota GT86?

That's not the convertible. Its the "fast back' which is no more a convertible than a T-Top Camaro.

Just too much money for a weekend toy without telescoping wheel. I love the engine in this car. Sounds fantastic and loves to rev. That said, the used market is this cars worst enemy at this price

And it will be.

Look I say buying this car is much better than buying say a smart for two or fiesta

The fergie joke lol

I still like the Fiat 124 Spider better. It's smoother, quieter, and awesome styling.

155hp?! Still more than my Toyota Corolla ☹️

NO glove compartment???

The British sports car that the British didn't build

That ending with micas kid was so damn precious

I'm 8ft 9in...I drive a fucking bus.

It's safer than a motorcycle.