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What is the best year for a used Mazda Miata?
My partner and I are soon splurging for a sports car and we’re very interested in the Miata. I think we want to go for a used model, but I’m not sure which one to look into. What is the best year for a used Mazda Miata?
Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
How exciting! The best year for a used Mazda Miata depends on what features, power, and style you’re looking for. That said, the following model years tend to be the most popular amongst Miata enthusiasts:
- 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata: the most powerful Miata ever produced, the 2004 model hits 178 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque in its 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. Suspension upgrades, wider tires, and Bilstein shocks also help make this Miata a timeless gem.
- 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata: The 1999 Miata introduced a newer, sleeker look for the second generation and improved performance. Bonus points if you can snag one of the 10th anniversary models with six-speed manual transmission (as opposed to the standard five).
- 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata: if you’re looking for an original, you can’t beat the classic 1990 Miata. Here you’ll find the pop-up headlights, rounded bumper, and Alpine cassette player you’d expect from the Miata’s distinct early years.
- 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata: the Miata’s mid-cycle, second-generation refresh introduced a more aggressive style (and engine) that many Miata drivers still find attractive.
- 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club: MX decals, limited-slip differential, and Bilstein dampers give this third-generation closer a memorable look and performance.
Truly, you can’t go wrong with any year of the Mazda Miata, which is part of what makes it such a well-loved sports car to this day. Just make sure that you
inspect your used car
thoroughly before buying to avoid getting saddled with a lemon
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