Kilometres travelled
75,000 - 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2020
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
22000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
Fun convertible with mod cons and good fuel efficiency. I had previously owned older MX-5s and wanted the latest version (ND)
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
Exciting, beautiful. It had a great paint job, not quite white with glossy black accents. I was pleased to find one selling in my neighbourhood that was a JDM model, one of the very first NDs.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
It's incredibly awesome! It has a tiny 1.5l engine that revs up to 7500 and delivers all the fun I hoped for... and more! It has head-turning good looks, which I recently enhanced with a custom plate and vinyl graphics.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
I love that it's all about fun. I also like that it's only a 2-seater so I don't get asked to ferry the family around. The boot opening could be a little better designed, so that more regular items could be carried, and Mazda really should offer a bike-carrying solution. Oh, and the solitary drink holder is disgusting.
Reliability
5
Features/technology
5
Performance/economy
5
Value for money
5
Overall rating
5
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
I think I will only ever buy MX-5s for the rest of my life. I'm looking forward to seeing how the next generation NE incorporates electric propulsion.