slow is a pro for me. It means i can use full throttle without violating every speed limit in the country

I drive my 2002 daily. I even drove mine SOLO from California to Orlando in 3 days with no problems at all! :)

Owned this exact yr and model for 9 yrs, loved it. The cons listed are not a big deal for me. The speed is an ego only thing. You cannot use the power wanted anywhere without risking life and limb. This car is all about balance and handling and easy to drive.

I've daily-driven Miatas since 2000, and there haven't been a half-dozen occasions when it wasn't big enough for what I needed. Also, once you have two or three children you may find, as I have, that though they get along well enough at home in the living room, they always fight like cats 'n' dogs the minute you got them all into the car together for a trip to the grocery store or whatever. Never had that problem with my Miatas, though! With only two seats, either you take only one kid at a time, in which case no hassles, or else one of them had to get in the trunk, in which case at least they couldn't argue with each other.

I have the exact same car... except it is left-hand drive (north American). I LOVE IT! Well built and dependable car. I store it in the garage during our cold Minnesota winters, and take it out in mid-April through September when it is warm. Thanks for posting and God bless!

i drive a 99 miata. i also drive a motorbike. i find that traffic treats them similarly, in that they just dont see you at all. have to be very defensive.

I wish I had of seen this before I purchased my NB, I still love it

this power thing, everyone seems to think they have no power. the MX-5 is in the tradition of the british sports cars of the past. light weight, small engine, low to the ground, gear box & driver. with 5 or 6 speed transmission & staying on peak car should be able to keep up with pack. if it's a windy road you may only see the pack once. be careful. due to their looks & size they attract road rage sufferers. & most important - enjoy the ride...

This 2000 1.8 l is our 2nd Miata after our original 1990 NA. It is simply FUN, especially since anything but multi-lane freeways are chosen. The cargo space is better than the NA with both spare tire & battery mounted lower for improved lower C of G. We do travel all over western Canada with it, since my wife tells me that any new jewelry I buy her on the road-trip won't take up much room!

I live in the uk and there’s a 2003 Mazda Mx-5 for only £900. No major faults. I’m turning 17 in a couple of months and I’m determined to buy this car

Music is awful !!!!! I welcome the review however!

All I hear about is speed drawbacks, the car has speed in more ways than a muscle car, you're talking about power. The low gears have plenty of speed.

The boot space is fine, I do semi weekly food shop for a family of four and it fits in easily. Try an MR2 Mk Iii if you want real lacking boot space (none).

Thanks for posting this! It'll help a ton of ppl out

Very good review! Thanks for all the information pal

Mx5 no boot space? Have you tried an MR2 spyder? 😂

Im a delivery driver and in CA need the automatic plus the 2002 SE is cheapest upgraded car i can find

Woah, you’re driving around golden grove area? Don’t see many youtubers from adelaide haha

Just watched this video! Excellent review and I really enjoyed it! It's the mk 2, right?

The biggest con is if your over 6ft your fucked, im 6ft 3, 260lbs, and even with "tall guy mods" i barely fit, no room to heel and toe, and sometimes taking a tight turn quickly can trap my hand between the steering wheel and my knees

One of the best cars bar none. Check out the aus version, it was instigated by a bloke called allen Horsley. Called it the 'sp'. I'm lucky enough to own one. A t-28 ball bearing turbo will totally change your car. Enjoy

What do you mean by ''I am not allowed to drive a turbo yet''? Who's not allowing you to drive a turbo car?

Got a 1999 too, working on it, clutch and flywheel project now. You should talk about the VVT vs non 1999 VVT motors.

Have fun in your NB in 2019!

The pros out weigh the cons.

Thanks bro

Just bought a 1998 1.8S which needs some work but looking forward to summer

Thanks for the review Anybody can tell me about how is this in the winter? I mean because of the top, can it insulate you from the cold?

where can i get decent parts for not too high of a cost (north america)

Do all car guys get together and decide how the beginning of the videos are supposed to go? They all start the same. Good review though.

"if you think this car is fast, you are missing a point" .. also .. "so i am going to put some turbo in it"

The miata is a nice caw.

What's the name of the song in the start

3:55 girls

I'm considering the auto only because I HATE in-town driving with a manual.

No need for the annoying music at the beginning of your video

Some people just don’t feel like driving manual everyday simple

Automatic mx5 is a literal waste of 2k

Don't know how credible this is. An 11 year old child with a beard giving a selfie video totally and not showing parts of the car or much of the road.