Editing Mazda MX-5 (section)

== Generations ==

=== {{anchor|first generation|NA}}First generation – NA (1989–1997) ===
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[[File:1992-1993 Mazda MX-5 (NA) roadster (2011-11-18) 01.jpg|thumb|Mazda MX-5 (NA)]]
The first generation MX-5 was introduced in 1989 and was in production until 1997. Upon its release, the car won numerous accolades such as [[Automobile (magazine)|''Automobile'' Magazine]]'s 1990 Automobile of the Year and ''[[Car and Driver]]''{{'}}s [[Car and Driver 10Best|10Best]] list from 1990 to 1992. It initially featured a {{convert|1.6|L|cuin|abbr=on}} [[straight-four engine]] making 116 horsepower; in late 1993, a larger 1.8-liter engine was made standard in most markets.

The MX-5 was designed with inspiration from the [[Lotus Elan]], and features such as pop-up headlights, unique to the NA model, and slim chrome door handles pay homage to the famous British roadster. To keep the weight and price down, base models were not equipped with power steering, air conditioning, a sound system, and had steel wheels. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, with the option of a four-speed automatic also available.

=== {{anchor|second generation|NB}} Second generation – NB (1998–2005) ===
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[[File:1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Leather Package in Highlight Silver Metallic, Front Right, 06-29-2023.jpg|thumb|Mazda MX-5 (NB)]]
The second generation MX-5 was unveiled in 1997 and put on sale in 1998 for the 1999 model year. While it kept the same proportions of its predecessor, its most noticeable change was the removal of the [[hidden headlamp|retractable headlamps]], which were eliminated in the face of more stringent [[pedestrian safety through vehicle design|pedestrian safety]] tests. The NB model of the MX-5 featured a slight increase in engine power, a refined interior design and the option of a six-speed manual transmission. In 2001, the model underwent revisions, the second generation boasted a slight increase in engine power, a more refined interior with an updated design, and a newly available six-speed manual transmission. In 2001, further revisions included slightly updated front and rear styling as well as variable-valve timing engine technology for the 1.8-liter engine, which now made {{cvt|142|hp|kW|order=flip|0}}. Updated models have since been known as NB2, while the earlier versions are referred to as NB1. While various special editions continued to be introduced throughout the entire NB production run, the Mazdaspeed MX-5 is distinctive for being the only MX-5 to be turbocharged at the factory. The Mazdaspeed variant, built for the model years 2004 and 2005, made {{cvt|178|hp|kW|order=flip|0}} from a turbocharged version of the normal 1.8-liter engine, enabling a quarter-mile time of 15.2 seconds and a {{cvt|0-60|mph|km/h|order=flip|0}} time of 6.7 seconds. Other Mazdaspeed specs include stiffer and shorter springs, Bilstein shocks, and larger 17-inch wheels.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Winfield|first=Barry|date=2021-01-18|title=Tested: 2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15132727/mazdaspeed-mx-5-miata-road-test|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}}</ref>

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=== {{anchor|third generation|NC}} Third generation – NC (2005–2015) ===
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[[File:Mazda MX-5 NC front.JPG|thumb|Mazda MX-5 (NC)]]
Taking design cues from the 2003 [[Mazda Ibuki]] concept car, the third-generation Mazda MX-5 was introduced in 2005 and was in production until 2015. This generation introduced [[Retractable hardtop|Power Retractable Hard Top]] (PRHT),  a variant featuring a folding hard top mechanism that does not encroach on trunk space. During its release, the third generation MX-5 received several accolades such as the 2005–2006 [[Car of the Year Japan]] Award and ''Car and Driver''{{'}}s 10Best list from 2006 to 2013.
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=== {{anchor|fourth generation|ND}} Fourth generation – ND (2015–present) ===
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[[File:Mazda MX-5 RF IMG 7340.jpg|thumb|Mazda MX-5 RF (ND)]]
The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 was unveiled in 2014 and has been in production since 2015. An updated model was introduced in 2019 and is visually identical to the pre-update model; the engine was upgraded to {{cvt|181|hp|0|order=flip}} and a dual-mass flywheel introduced to the powertrain in the manual transmission.  The 2024 version received some minor tweaks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2024-mazda-mx-5-miata-first-drive-review | title=The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Cure for What Ails Us | date=19 April 2024 }}</ref>

The ND generation introduced a [[Retractable hardtop|Retractable Fastback (RF)]] variant that features a rigid roof and buttresses that give the silhouette a more coupé-like appearance than the soft top convertible. The fourth generation MX-5 has received several accolades such as the 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan Award, the 2016 [[World Car of the Year]] Award, ''Car and Driver''{{'}}s 10Best list from 2016 to 2019, and the [[Red Dot]] Best of the Best Award in Product Design 2017. In addition, the car is the basis for the [[Fiat 124 Spider (2016)|Fiat 124 Spider]] and [[Abarth 124 Spider]].
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