Our Miata PRHT ran the skidpad at 0.90 g, wound its way around our signature figure-eight course in 26.7 seconds at a 0.66 g average, and came to a stop from 60 mph in just 117 feet. The soft-top
The MX-5 Miata is the most affordable way to get into a convertible, and have a blast behind the wheel. Driving characteristics are not largely different from how Miatas always been, but with enough tech, chassis and suspension evolution, the MX-5 is now better than ever. If you are a tall driver, this will be an issue.
Are Mazda Miatas Reliable? The Mazda Miata enjoys above-average reliability, with some of its model years scoring better than others. RepairPal gave it a rating of 4.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 8th out of the 21 subcompact cars in its category. Meanwhile, J.D. Power rated the 2019 Mazda Miata a 73/100.A Jag is a Jag and a Miata is a Miata. In my experience, in trying to draw equivalency by describing any car as a 'big Miata', the biggest thing it's going to be is a let-down once it's actually compared against the innate Miata-ness of a Miata. Otherwise you could just describe a Miata as a 'small XJS', which it's anything but.
2014 Mazda 2. Reliability Rating: 87/100. Problems Owners Report: It's next to impossible to find any genuine gripes that owners have with their beloved Mazda 2's, suggesting that this really does deserve its reputation, as the most reliable small car anywhere. In older examples, owners have reported slight rattles and clutches wearing out7sn9r5.