Mazda MX-5 evolution

The Miata — the best-selling two-seat sports car ever, which single-handedly revived the affordable roadster.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

NA1989–1997
1989
Mazda MX-5 NAⓘ
New generation
NA
📅 1989–1997

Original pop-up-headlight roadster that revived the affordable sports car.

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NB1998–2005
1998
Mazda MX-5 NBⓘ
New generation
NB
📅 1998–2005

Second gen; fixed headlights, glass rear window.

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NC2005–2015
2005
Mazda MX-5 NCⓘ
New generation
NC
📅 2005–2015

Larger third gen; introduced power retractable hardtop (PRHT).

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ND2015–present
2015
Mazda MX-5 NDⓘ
New generation
ND
📅 2015–present

Lightweight SkyActiv fourth gen; RF targa variant added.

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