Overview & Reviews

New exterior colors -- Nordic Green and Razor Blue -- are the only changes on the Miata for 2005.

• Huge fun factor, precise steering and handling, low base price, economical to operate.

• Small trunk, drones on the freeway, tight cabin.

User Reviews:

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  A joy to drive! - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Rick - August 4 - 6:50 pm

  Now two years old, this is the most fun car Ive had in my life (Im 65)! I cant take the smile off my face each time Im in it. Plenty of power, terrific handling, and great, great after-market products. Miata clubs all over the country and the world which make it a joy everywhere you go. I dont know anyone whose had one and regretted it I know at least five people who have 2 or more of these cars. Its like a small vacation each time you get in it. It appeals to ALL ages and gathers a crowd everywhere you go--even more when you travel with a club.

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  Fun 2 Drive - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Babynton - June 30 - 10:06 am

  This car has been the car of my dream ever since I was in high school. The wait was worth it. This car is so much fun to drive, especially with the top down.

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  Retirement Car - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Great Gramma - March 10 - 10:30 am

  I purchased my 97 Miata when I was 60 years old and newly retired - 8 yrs ago! I enjoy it as much today as when it was brand new. I had wanted one for years. We drove Lincolns and other large cars but this was to be my car. Granted, it has low mileage (65,000) but its never had a problem other than something very minor. I love it! Just cant say that enough. Terrific MPG, great get-up-and-go, loves the mountain curves I drive and sounds wonderful - that Miata muffler just cant be beat and, it looks absolutely fantastic. It always gets comments as we drive it to church and around town all the time. Get one - youll never regret it.

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  Miata fan - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Matt - February 27 - 5:30 am

  Its been a fun car to own. However there was a pesky little $400 problem with the starter coil. Other than that it has been great. Power is mostly in the high RPMs. This lets the car drive more like a regular car during regular driving. The down side of that is when you have to take off from a dead stop.

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  Mazda M5 - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Laura Bromme - February 22 - 6:56 pm

  Have owned the Audi TT convertible and this is equally comparable at half the price. Fun design which separates you from all the other Miatas.

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  Great Fun Car for Guys looking for Toys - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Dave - February 16 - 5:56 am

  I amways wanted a little convertable but could never afford one. This Miata is to me what the Model T Ford was to America. Affordable, Practical, Fun to Drive. My wife and I are over 50 and have a great time every week end in this Little Car...in short its great.

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  Big smile car - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By eric - January 25 - 5:36 am

  I think this is the most fun car I ever had. Anyone looking for a big trip to smile city will love it. Obviously if you have a family it could only be a second or (toy) car. But single folks will find no problem filling up that second seat. I can only compare it to a go kart I had as a kid. Wishing I could ride that kart all over the place. Now I can and I can put the top up when it rains. MPG is great. Now if I can keep it away from my kids. They can get their own toy. Drive one... you will be hooked

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  New to mazda - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By APERIL - January 10 - 11:43 am

  This is my first mazda...I was a loyal honda owner until now! This has to be the most fun car i have ever owned! It is fantastic to drive and i have had absolutely no mechanical problems at all! It may be small but if youre looking for a big car you wouldnt be looking at the mx-5 to begin with! Try one and youll fall in love!

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  Used Car Bargain - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By DAC989 - December 7 - 10:20 am

  These are the cars that make driving fun. Bought this one used with under 4K miles for my 2 or 3 commute days but has also become the date car for my wife and me. The interior was very efficiently designed and the trunk has more room than you would think. Getting a little over 27 mpg. For the price, you cannot beat this car.

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  zoom zoom = FUN - 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By JIMMIE - December 2 - 11:16 am

  We purchased the 2005 MX5 Mazda Speed; its Red with 6 speeds, leather and turbo engine. The car runs like the wind, it is fun to drive and performs well on the highway. The first 3 tanks of fuel, we got an average of 30 MPG. It does require premium but its worth the additional cost when related to the FUN of driving it. I am an average size guy 510" 175 and it is very comfortable. Even 4-6 hour rides are comfortable. We waited for the 06s to come out but liked the 05s better, the 05 is more comfortable. The trunk fits two bags of golf clubs. With the top up its as quiet as can be expected. This vehicle really turns heads and we get a lot of thumbs up. Bottom line, its fun to drive.