Mazda MX-5

The future of the Mazda MX-5 is not clear. New regulations relating to both emissions and safety are making it commercially tough for carmakers to justify The Mazda MX-5 has always had its flaws, but the late, great ‘ND3’ revision to the open-top Japanese sports car makes the fourth gen more charming than ever.

Kinetic Posture Control reins in the ND MX-5’s body roll by about 25 percent – but does the spirit of the MX-5 remain? Tom Baker finds out

The Mazda MX-5 continues to define “fun to drive”, while the GT RS specification rounds off a few of this convertible’s rougher edges

Read Tom Baker's expert review of the 2019 Mazda MX-5, including 135kW 2.0L engine and 97kW 1.5L, handling, comfort, value, and safety.

The story is simple is best with the Mazda MX-5 1.5 roadster – we prefer the 1.5-litre to the 2.0-litre, and soft-top to hard-top. Read Tom's review here.

Which MX-5 should you buy? Soft top or MX-5 RF hard-top? Read Jake Williams' review of the 2017 MX-5 RF, including driving, practicality and value.

With a retractable fastback roof, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF is the latest in a line of hardtop MX-5s. We drive it to find out if the MX-5 gets even better.

As firmer details begin to emerge about the size, weight and powertrain of the next-generation Mazda MX-5, Australian fans can be certain of one element: Sub-1000kg weight target the prime development goal for ‘NE’ MX-5, which will receive an upsized engine and clean-burn tech

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Mazda has unveiled a rotary-powered compact sports car concept which it is calling the ‘Iconic SP’, an obvious spiritual successor to the iconic RX-7. The The ‘Iconic SP’ rotary-powered concept showcases Mazda’s vision for future sports cars.

Mazda Australia has announced a suite of updates for its MX-5 sports car which will see it debut new technology, mechanical upgrades and subtle styling Japan’s iconic sports car is soon to debut an updated lineup with a fairly comprehensive list of technology and mechanical upgrades.

The Mazda MX-5 gains sharper handling, new colours and refreshed interior trim for the 2022 range, but drops an engine.

The MX-5 has become even lighter in its latest 990s guise, weighing only 30kg more than the original NA MX-5 model

Expectations that the next MX-5 will adopt a mild-hybrid drivetrain could ensure a performance advantage and its longer-term survival.

The 2021 Mazda MX5 GT RS will go on sale in January loaded with better brakes and firmer suspension for better performance on the track.

Mazda will produce unique white-on-red special editions of its 2, 3, 6, MX-5, CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9 for 2020.

Almost thirty years to the date of the reveal of the first Mazda MX-5 – the cult roadster that has defined a generation of motoring, an anniversary

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 has been launched in Australia with more power, more standard equipment and slight price rises across its now-simplified range.

Details of the 2019 Mazda MX-5 have been announced ahead of the car's local on sale date later in the year, with more power and comfort improvements.

Mazda has upgraded its MX-5 roadster for 2018, with the 2018 Mazda MX-5 now on sale in dealerships. A model year upgrade rather than an all-new model, the 2018 MX-5 now sports added equipment, revised rear suspension and reduced interior noise levels thanks to added NVH suppression.