Overview & Reviews

Mazda cautiously redesigns the MX-5 Miata, improving the car in every way without bumping up the price or diluting the car's personality.

• Sheer joy to drive. Perfect weight distribution. Zingy engine. Excellent HVAC system. Perfect communication from suspension and steering. Forgiving at-the-limit handling. Glass rear window with defroster. Available Windblocker. Available Bose audio system. Passenger airbag cut-off switch.

• Space inside is tight. Teensy trunk. Not as original as the original.

User Reviews:

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  No Problems Ever - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By pinhigh1 - October 24 - 7:40 pm

  I purchased my 99 Miata used with about 21,000 miles 4.5 years ago. I have had no mechanical problems and am just now replacing the original soft top. It is a blast to drive even though it has just 4 cylinders. It is a best buy in my book! (Just make sure your golf bag fits in the trunk first).

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  Be careful of the one that you buy - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Cute Car - September 28 - 12:16 pm

  I had a 99 Miata. The car was beautiful!! I thought I could tell from the details that the car was taken care of, no scratches, no dent, seats good condition, and ran well - I was wrong!! This car within 3 months of ownership I had a lot of problems. I know that there are bad vehicles in every making, I think that I got one of them. For those willing to try this car it will be fun to drive. I do suggest the manual tranmission it just makes it even more fun to drive. Mixed feeling on this ride. I will never purchase another though.

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  My Miata - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Macys - June 5 - 10:00 am

  I love to drive it. My Miata has made the 60 mile drive to and from work on curvy, hilly, country roads the most enjoyable and relaxing part of my day for the past five years. I plan to purchase a new Miata later this year.

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  mazda miata - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Lutz pescht - March 26 - 10:00 am

  I love the mazda miata it is so fun to drive talk about a great sports car.

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  Great, if impractical car. - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By meeata - December 23 - 2:00 am

  Im from Michigan and the Miata was an impulse buy for me. But I can live with all the impracticalities because it is so fun and involving to drive. With winter tires it fares decently in snowy conditions too. There are many faster cars out there, but the point of the Miata is the handling and feel. Friends always compliment on how classy and sleek the car looks.

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  The Best Roadster for your money - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By supermiataman - November 16 - 10:00 am

  The Miata is the best car Ive owned, it is extremely reliable, fun to drive, and everything works, this is more than could be said for my other cars. The only complaint I have is with the seats, they arent very comfortable on long trips. but in 2001 this is fixed, and wow, what a difference. but great little car. You need one. remember the red ones are faster (automatic 20hp)

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  zoom zoom - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Guzmania - September 17 - 10:00 am

  What a great car to own and drive. I have never owned a car that has received more comments than the 10th anniversary Miata. It is so much fun to drive even on long trips. Might be cramped for anyone taller than 511", though. Great road trip car. Handles nicely and is rally fun to drive. Have not had one ounce of trouble with the car! Very reliable.

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  Amazing handling - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By markimi - August 11 - 2:00 am

  My wifes is red. Real eye turner with chrome wheels. Car could be more powerful as really lacks torque but has amazing corning capabilities especially with the 16 inch Yokohama Parada Spec-2s I put on last year. The 99 needed a functional drink holder. Pops in and out of traffic with ease and stops on a dime. Braking requires that you are acutely aware of what is behind you at all times. If this thing were hit from behind by a SUV - good luck. We have had no problems with the car thus far.

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  A very fun car - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By helenTex - July 13 - 7:43 am

  I have had this car for 7 years and absolutely love it! The car is nimble and incredibly responsive-the car takes curves wonderfully. The top is easy to lower - I have taken the top down while sitting at a long red light. Unlatch and drop it behind you. The gas mileage is good. I get up to 33 mph on highway driving. It is a roadster and sounds/feels like one. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a fun, no frills car that is intended for driving enjoyment. When I bought it, the differences between the Miata and the (then) Z3 didnt justify the $18K difference in price. I am glad I went with the Miata. Fully loaded with all options it was only $24K,

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  class by itself - 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By steven7753 - January 27 - 10:00 am

  I leased this car in 98 and bought it when the lease is done...I hve 44000 miles on it..it is fun as heck to drive...cramped in cockpit...good on gas...not enough power though...needs about 40 more horsepower ...however you can really throw it into curves and it is very balanced....I was thinking about trading it in...but I think Id miss it too much...it would cost me more than twice as much to buy anything as much fun...oh, and very reliable although I did have a leaking rear seal fixed in wrranty