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Four reasons the MX-5 makes more sense than ever

1

Performance you can use

The current Mk4 MX-5 comes with a choice of 130bhp and 181bhp naturally-aspirated engines. Modest, but you can actually use what power there is, thanks to a fine rear-wheeldrive chassis.

2

It’s a team player

The 2.0-litre engine is available with a six-speed auto, but an MX-5 with either engine makes more sense with the six-speed manual. It’s a car to engage with, and it rewards a well-taken corner with plenty of feelgood feedback.

3

It has… some equipment

The Mk4, which has been with us since 2015, added a decent amount of kit. There were updates in 2018 and 2020, cleaning up the engines and making more kit standard. You know, touchscreens and everything.

4 It’s a Mazda

MX-5s benefit from a philosophy that favours usability over sheer power. More tangibly, they hold their value well because Mazda’s reputation for reliability is grounded in reality, and backed by a good dealer network.