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Is the Mazda Miata a Classic in Its Own Right? | Coming Soon to an Issue Near You

Now that it's three decades old, is it time to consider the original Miata a classic car?

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sells for Nearly No. 1 MGB Money

Clean, low-mileage Miatas are now worth just as much as the car they can trace their roots to: the iconic MGB.

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Buyer's Guides: First-generation Mazda Miata | What to know before you buy

The NA Mazda Miata is now considered a classic car by modern standards, here are the expert opinions on buying this roadster.

Columns: The simplicity of keeping it simple

Can a simple parking lot car meet be just as much fun as a world-renowned Concours d'Elegance?

Columns: The best car ads are the ones with Easter eggs

What sort of Easter Eggs have you found when perusing the classifieds?

Features: Which classic roadster? | Alfa Spider vs. MGB vs. TR6 vs. Miata

We test the Alfa Spider, MGB, TR6 and Miata against each other to find out which one offers the biggest bang for your buck.

Buyer's Guides: Can we call the original Mazda Miata a classic yet?

Too new to be a classic? The original Mazda Miata is now over 30 years old.

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How to easily clean rubber, glass and plastic

Don’t worry, we’re not becoming a detail website. But we do like to keep our cars clean–whether it's for a local get-together, Radwood or our own $2000 Challenge.

We …

How to improve our V6 Miata’s cooling? Hood vents.

After a Lucky Dog endurance race at Carolina Motorsports Park, it was clear that our Miata’s cooling system needed some attention.

[What you learn from your …

What's it weigh? LFX V6-swapped Miata edition.

"So how much does it weigh?"

Good question, and it's one we get constantly when chatting about our V6-swapped Miata. But here's the problem with answering it: We've …

May 18-19: V6 Miata to race Lucky Dog at AMP

Our LFX V6-powered Mazda Miata is ready to go racing again, this time with the Lucky Dog Racing League at Atlanta Motorsports Park May 18-19.

The event consists …

Sorting: How we made an ND Miata 11 seconds faster

How did we shave more than 11 seconds per lap? Was it with a turbocharger? Massive aero? Would you believe it was just some select, relatively simple modifications and a …

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Jan 24, 2024 by Vince_H
2001 None nb

oem

Nov 23, 2021 by lateapexer
2009 None NC

I bought to replace the NB, PRHT because I couldn't put the hardtop on alone. Still have both.

Nov 23, 2021 by lateapexer
2002 None NB

Owned since 2011 replaced an RX7 used mostly for autocross.

Sep 22, 2021 by jnr2820
2003 None MX-5 Miata

Blue 2003 NB2 originally set up for STR/STS

Dec 26, 2020 by RobertHess
1997 None NA

1997 NA purchased from Just Donated LLC in Orange, CA. 245,000 miles on the engine and transmission. Updated with new shocks, new bushings, brakes, and cat-back exhaust - all from …

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