Mazda MX5 after 1 year and 11,000 miles - Likes, dislikes, problems and costs

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This is my experience of owning a 2020 Mazda MX5 100th Anniversary edition for the last 12 months and 11,000 miles. Find out what I like, dislike, any problems that have occurred and what it costs me.
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00:00 Intro
00:33 What's gone wrong
01:39 Dislikes
05:45 Likes
13:17 Driving
16:56 Costs
18:14 Keeping it clean
19:43 Outro

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@johnallison4688 2 жыл бұрын

I have an ND since new. I am 6 foot tall, 81years old and find my car easier to enter or exit than my partner’s BMW X1. The only change I have considered is a stiffer front sway bar. I like the seats and the fact that I have a smile on my face whenever I have driven the car.

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

You absolute legend!

@henryvu725 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for them info actually. its hard to find sporty vehicles for people over 6 foot lol

@jtland4842 2 жыл бұрын

@@henryvu725 I am 6'6" and definitely can't fit in this car. You should check out the previous generation MX-5 (the NC generation from 2006-2015) which I fit in surprisingly well at my ridiculous height.

@I-Libertine 2 жыл бұрын

It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow. Miata is the answer. No matter the question.

@igoresque 2 жыл бұрын

I wish my grandma was sharp enough at above 80 years old to take care of herself, not to mention driving anything 😭

@DaveDVideoMaker 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best affordable two seater open top sports car.

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 2 жыл бұрын

The only one, unfortunately.

@DaveDVideoMaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X There were more back in the early 2000s.

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveDVideoMaker There were, and plenty of sport coupes back in the 90s. Such a shame the best have disappeared from the car market, while we are stuck with pointless Crossovers and SUVs.

@DaveDVideoMaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X I hate the trend where people are moving onto SUVs and crossovers, especially those that have off road looks but no AWD. They’re just taller and more expensive hatchbacks. Compared to each straightforward hatchback in each range, these are about £4000 more.

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveDVideoMaker And worse for the environment. But people do not really care, it seems.

@cagataysirin1259 2 жыл бұрын

11:46 That Heel & Toe was so clean .

@tjacobsen5131 2 жыл бұрын

I do heel and toe sometimes on the twisties. 2x20 kms each day on twisty roads (Westcoast of Norway) to and from work with no traffic. The car just begs for it 😅

@marcin_bruczkowski Жыл бұрын

I sincerely wish all the so-called "reviews" on YT were like this - honest, in-depth, based on personal experience. Great job.

@LenMarten Жыл бұрын

I listened to all of the “dislikes” and luckily they’re all pretty trivial. I’m looking forward to getting one for the driving experience. If I’m after comfy seats, a roomy glovebox and an ergonomic volume control I’d probably consider getting a Mondeo. Love the video so far, will definitely be watching the rest. Very thorough quantitative analysis which I really do appreciate. Ta

@Votjko 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to go 10+ kmh up, just hold the cruise control + button until you reach desired speed, no need to press it multiple times. Pressing it once or two-three times is for minor corrections. It's been like that since last generation of 323 and first gen 6 and 3. It's the same even on new models.

@jaspervos4345 2 жыл бұрын

yeah, wanted to say this too

@FlydreamMedia 2 жыл бұрын

I have 11,000 miles on mine in the past 5 months and love it more than any other car I've ever owned.

@jaspervos4345 2 жыл бұрын

Well, that's an elaborate review, brilliant. Lovely colourcombo too. In 20 years, I'll buy this car, currently owning a NB

@standandeliver8376 2 жыл бұрын

After a couple of petty negative points at the start (blaming the steering wheel size for scratching it, expecting the cruise control to make big changes in speed) I was ready to dismiss this review. I'm glad I watched it through though, as it is probably the best review I have seen in a long time. Lots of important and interesting things covered that other reviewers don't mention. You are clearly well qualified to discuss the driving dynamics after using it on road and track. All wrapped up in a video which is thorough but not repetitive or boring. Thank you!

@VitoC. 2 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@Blockbuster2033 2 жыл бұрын

interestingly enough these problems are the same that I have with my 2015 Mazda 3 (which basically has the same engine and same infotainment system and layout. Phone area to small, cruise control horrible to adjust, seats really bad. Everything else about the car is amazing tho, so I put up with it.

@Kev27RS 4 ай бұрын

@@Blockbuster2033The seats being bad is a big negative point on a car though!

@Blockbuster2033 4 ай бұрын

@@Kev27RS I agree, however, I rarely drive for longer than an hour and for an hour it's fine. For the very rare occasion that I drive for more than an hour I just put up with it.

@gusprotheroe7045 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one new , four months ago and have nearly six thousand miles on it . It’s the best car I have ever owned. I thought I was doing well getting 48mpg on a run , 50+ that’s incredible. Normally 42 to 45 commuting.

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

I'm normally getting 33mpg for most my driving. But long motorway trips are 48-51mpg depending on speed and traffic. Longest trip was 13.5 hours in one day.

@GodleyX Жыл бұрын

That's a lot. Isn't it advertised as 25 or 30 or something? Pretty damn good numbers

@chrisx5127 Жыл бұрын

How much was your?

@TuberiderFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, i have the 2019 rf and everytime i drive it or look at it i'm more than happy i bought it. No problems at all after two years now. You should have a smaller phone my 5se still fits great. The roof goes down all year round the heating is fantastic.

@mmj6500 2 жыл бұрын

Hello richard I started my driving lessons few days ago. I just completed my 10th class today and I'm feeling much more confident now. Thanks to you. Your videos have helped me so much i can't express it. Great review. I have never seen such a detailed review of a car. I love it.

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@swanblake 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful spec! Love that you drove this everywhere. Great job on this sir

@TheFullswordslord 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Richard! I like you don't just try to promote this car and don't just showcase it as a new car. Thanks for your honesty :)

@CroakerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic review. Been wanting a Miata for a long time. Got one more year on my truck loan then I'll be looking at picking one up. Used market especially the first two gens have ridiculous pricing. You have many more smiles per miles to come in your ND! Cheers from the US.

@Ajdmfiwbwfj 2 жыл бұрын

The production quality and editing is so spot on. Loved it. 👍

@toshibavoodoo 2 жыл бұрын

love to see this level of detail review for my 2012 NC GT!! I do love my MX5, best car I ever owned! Love to do 24hour drives through National Parks.

@gaz5663 2 жыл бұрын

What a great review , learnt new stuff even though I’ve watched a load of tubes about the mx5. Highly recommended.

@sandman7623 2 жыл бұрын

Only have had two previous cars which I actually enjoyed driving: my first was a '29 Model A (you never forget your first!!); the second was a self-restored '56 Corvette. My 2019 MX5 ragtop generates a smile all day! Added sways and tower braces to squelch most lean and chassis slop. Much more responsive and stable. Good review and refreshing honesty!

@breacher7252 2 жыл бұрын

I miss these straight-to-the-point videos. Thanks for the review.

@jorgeluissuarez3628 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. Love your content! Keep it up! 🙌🏽

@artemkatelnytskyi 2 жыл бұрын

I like to see a car being driven the way it was intended! Lovely video.

@Mr91495osh 2 жыл бұрын

We had one and loved it. Neat, good looking and fun to drive.

@SupaPictave 2 жыл бұрын

I take delivery of my ND2 next thursday, and your feedback (as well as your long road trip video) is precious information for future owners ! Thanks for sharing !

@maxwellhesher1790 7 ай бұрын

This is an absolutely masterful review, thank you greatly for the detail. It’s clear you are passionate about the product and the process in which you review it is simply inspiring. No frills on complaints, and the same on compliments. Simply fantastic work.

@lonerjoshy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a complete detailed review! Much appreciated, sir!

@jaysix8032 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Did a great job highlighting the pros and cons. Thanks.

@rjdavis7503 2 жыл бұрын

Great review sir. I own a 2017 RF and agree with your assessment. Use the same ceramic product on the paint too. Did not know you can use it on the windshield. Will try that.

@hockeyshooter8 Ай бұрын

I love my white 2018 ND soft top. I too have tracked mine around Thruxton. I’m amazed you’ve managed 50mpg but I’m happy that mine has averaged 41mpg over 30k miles.

@robgindc1 2 жыл бұрын

That color combination is everything!

@freddieparrydrums 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@chocomilkfps1264 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your attention to detail and presentational manner, thank you for the helpful video!

@MG-rz7mo 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best evaluation for this car .... amazing 👏

@marcsiedenburg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Richard for your very informative and comprehensive video's. As a result I bought exactly the same car (100th Edition) ! My current roadster is a Mercedes SL350 from 2005, a very luxurious "tourer" with lovely sounding V6 but the costs of ownership drives me crazy and I am sure the MX-5 will give me the same fun. Cheers !

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

@MJ-YT-USR Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, I listened to every word. And respect to you for doing track days; I know so many people who have track performance cars, but treat the public road as the track - they basically just want to go 0-60 quicker than anyone else and that's it, which is a pretty expensive and very short ego trip

@EricGCraig 6 ай бұрын

Really good, balanced review, thanks for sharing. Happy miles out there

@jacobbeattie650 2 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled on this. You’re an excellent reviewer!

@kellymaryanski Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I have been debating upgrading my NC to an ND and I just loved this video so much. Thank you for your input!

@cooleye7007 9 ай бұрын

WHAT A GREAT COMPLETE DETAILED REVIEW FOR ME !! 👍

@nosefirst 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. I haven't had my 2020 Mazda MX5 100th Anniversary edition for a full year yet but I agree with most of your positive comments and consider the few negative comments not enough to worry about. Our Miatas are almost the same but you have the convertible top and your steering wheel is on the wrong side.

@stephen729 2 жыл бұрын

right side

@solmum688 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I am thinking of swapping my m4 conv with this one.. manual gearbox, redline within legal speed limits, and top of it the design looks great!

@uploadtime1780 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fabulous review.

@Tony-Madisson 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I am a huge Mazda fan. Learned driving on 929 back in the day.

@SanHydronoid 2 жыл бұрын

Logged in just to like the video. I love how it gives that chill British vibes without being too technical and cold

@richard-mai 2 жыл бұрын

Some good points, hope Mazda addresses these!

@mfld719 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation.Clear,crisp and informative.

@cyberphonic 2 жыл бұрын

A car review that was genuinely interesting to listen to, I think you may have a future in this

@t595nige 2 жыл бұрын

What a superb review, cheers fella👌

@waynejohnson3214 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great vid. Was thinking about getting the RF, but you may have swayed me to the rag top. The comment about being able to have the top down in all but the coldest weather was most enlightning.

@colinmorgan7402 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - I just bought an MX5 and this is really helpful.

@pwatom22 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and useful info.

@TheKiddOnDrums 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for an honest review.. love knowing all the little annoying things before getting it & a lot of people are afraid to call it out

@martinaston1715 2 жыл бұрын

Liked your presentation style , clear concise no waffle good facts very Quintin Wilson !

@HCChen86 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers from also a ND owner. Know your channel from your driving instructions vid, but now ur personal channel pop up, glad to see this vid. Btw many of your point, small details are so true! really nice for future ND buyer hah

@adamrice617 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I’m seriously considering getting one of these, just the 1.5, but always loved them!

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

The 1.5 is also great. More comfortable too as it has softer suspension.

@driver46 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review 👌 covered all bases.

@MartinWink 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I miss the 1mph per click on the cruise control too. And cleaning the boot I felt like I needed cotton buds to properly clean leaf dirt from around the base of the hinges! The worst part is the built-in satnav - I use Android auto and beta TomTom, and that's kind of glitchy. I really love the gear change. So light and precise.

@dielaughing73 2 жыл бұрын

Can't you just hold down the button for cruise control? On other cars I have found that's a better way to adjust speed rather then pressing repeatedly.

@jeddinger6138 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review! I'm looking for one with the perfect combo of specs right now. Your video helped really cement my decision to go with the 2019 and it's bit of extra hp.

@nothanksonh.w.3385 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best car reviews I have ever seen I like that there weren’t any annoying music too! Subscribed and put this video in my favorite folder Much deserved! 👍🏻

@ivanvinogradov2040 8 ай бұрын

Very useful review

@sandragruhle6288 2 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in a 2021 or 2022. This has been helpful, especially the positive comments from so many others.

@cameroniwalker 7 ай бұрын

Great review, really helpful. Thanks!

@paulstaffordcook8799 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid 👍

@burkayelbir Жыл бұрын

That was a really nice video man, i enjoyed every second of it. Even its so hard to buy this in where i live, as a 21 year old guy, hope i can get a car like that one day to have a nice and fun drive.

@kleinbottled79 2 жыл бұрын

That purple coating is probably anti-reflective coating similar to that used on the crystals of some watches. Pretty clever to use it for the gauges. Hadn't ever heard of this being done before; very cool!

@robsx4280 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I am actually considering changing my 718 for one. It looks fantastic as well.

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

The Boxster is definitely high on my list.

@alansouthall8221 Ай бұрын

so glad you get to enjoy that car. you put so much positivity and knowledge out there, its great to see you enjoying the fruits of your labour ❤

@johnrenton3463 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review - as a CX-5 owner I'm jealous!

@jason41a 2 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful car, and a wonderful revie. cheers.

@markmackie100 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. 👍

@tjacobsen5131 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great review! I had my G160 with the recaros from new, just passed 100.000kms since 2016. Reliable, cheap to use and own. Rotors, pads and tires is all I have had to replace. Oh, and I have had undercoating done two times since I daily drive it and plan to keep driving it as long as possible. I have trust in this brand 😊

@timothywebb5100 2 жыл бұрын

Good honest review.

@dannymccaig2755 2 жыл бұрын

great review !

@texasoilfields Жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks. Just placed an order for one so hopefully just a couple months away

@cheryloliver4914 11 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful for future purchase!

@jlb4742 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 67 plate RF Mk4, also white. Totally agree about the boot surround getting really dirty, and it's a pain to clean. As you say, white looks great but every spot is difficult to clean. have ordered some Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating: fingers crossed!

@OnboardG1 Жыл бұрын

My solution is to get someone else to do it, although I admit that's kinda pricey :P

@KC16A6 6 ай бұрын

really good review... nice editing, clear sound, extra bits, personal comments seem fair :)

@akeillewis7515 2 жыл бұрын

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@adeyp3871 Жыл бұрын

This gave me a good insight into looking for a MX-5. The one I want is a 2 litre in black with red mirrors and side skirts. Not a daily just as a weekend toy. Very well presented video.

@sophiamcnamara9851 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great review thank you

@Anamnesis 2 жыл бұрын

Fellow ND owner here who can relate to the exact same problem with a zipper scuff on the bottom of the steering wheel rim in the exact same location. The leather on the factory wheel is quite delicate. More motivation to replace the wheel with one of those fat rimmed alcantara racing wheels. 😄

@jacobb1354 2 жыл бұрын

Good video with info one might only discover after a year of ownership.

@stevechapman7025 Жыл бұрын

Great Review!

@Patadeperro719 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@skipskops 2 жыл бұрын

Really like how you've broken everything down so nicely. The dislikes, although minor, are really nice to hear. I really want this car, and I've had a kia pro ceed for 8 years and this little beasty just WONT DIE. She's going strong.....I can't bring myself around to replace her, but when she does. God knows when, I want this.

@jefftulley4048 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

@ItsThePiratesWife Жыл бұрын

2:36, who saw it? Great review Richard. Also your Driving Lessons channel is superb.

@rossotoro3095 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@lxliner 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one, will be delivered next week, thank you a lot for this information. Now I understand, that it was a right choice!

@RichardFanders 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! I'm very happy with mine.

@romachoz 2 жыл бұрын

Чувак, уже можно тащить 184 версии с 2019? Во сколько встанет целиком?

@lxliner 2 жыл бұрын

@@romachoz я новую брал официально

@romachoz 2 жыл бұрын

@@lxliner ее же нет в России …

@lxliner 2 жыл бұрын

@@romachoz в Украине есть

@534tgrg6yrtgdf 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video...thanks for your comments!

@deburred-947 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos for use of the word dimwitted! Thanks, driving my NC but saving for the ND as it's (similarly) a belter 👍 Except I have the same dipstick adventures to look forward to!

@sauzeeee 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid. the MX5 is always my dream car and your vid cemented it, tho i'm still working on the finance part lol.

@darkwizzel 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 ND RF with the 2l 160ish horsepower engine. Absolutly love the car... - Great review! - i see similar problems. Especially the dirt in the back and the strange storage thingy between the seats. I had an NC before.. - there was a lot more room for things. Buut in my opinion the ND is the absolut best of MX5

@robertclarke7411 9 ай бұрын

Great review

@evildyl 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see the joy you get out of driving down the great British B roads. It really is the simple things in life 😁

@Tdfries 2 ай бұрын

Excellent review. Youre a great presenter.

@vlenhoff 2 жыл бұрын

I owned an white modified WRX, and you are right. It looked clean most of the time. It seems white dirt doesn't show Dirt. Now I own a black MX-5 NC2 with light weight wheels and light suspension, and dirt shows nearly immediately after a wash. I know my WRX was way faster, but I just adore my MX-5. It is the way it behaves and turns. It always feels willing to do it, and then there is the open top feel of the thing. It feels so telepathic, it is like you are wearing a suit made out of car.

@zsb707 2 жыл бұрын

It's strange that no hate came your way from guys who bash the NC, asserting that the only true Miatas are NA, NB and ND. I own an NC1 (galaxy grey) and really like it as a third car. Enjoy your NC2 👍!

@vlenhoff 2 жыл бұрын

@@zsb707 I have accepted that my car is a lightened RX8 in roadster's drag. I like all Miatas but I needed that retractable hardtop for it to work as a daily driver. Mine one is Brilliant black, and I think it really looks good with the hardtop. The lightened wheels and coilover suspension made it even more fun. You're right, I have yet to receive the hate, but I have witnessed it way before I got mine one. Man, if you ask me, the NC1 had the best facia. To me, It looked more like a concept car back then. I really like Galaxy grey too. Yeah, we got the fattest of them all, but it is no less fun. Enjoy your NC1 too!

@zsb707 2 жыл бұрын

@@vlenhoff Thanks!

@tpv59 7 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT. 10/10. REALLY ENJOYED your vid. VERY WELL done sir. Greetings from OZ. (Australia)

@PETERFRITZPHOTO 4 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO. I sold my ND about 14 months ago to buy a 981 Porsche Boxster. I absolutely love the Porker, but I still miss the little MX5. Thankfully, I think my son will get one in the next few years!Woo-hoo! :-)