Review
Mazda MX-5 roadster
Price: £17,995 - £23,595
/5
- Pros:
- Exceptionally reliable
- Superb handling
- Competitively priced and affordable to run
- Cons:
- Limited storage space
- Entry-level version feels basic
- Inefficient automatic gearbox
reviewed by Carbuyer
Mazda hasn't changed the basic design of the MX-5 since it introduced the original version in 1989 - low weight, moderately powerful engines and excellent handling are what the MX-5 is all about. That's why we named it Best Convertible, as part of the 2011 CarBuyer Car of the Year awards.The latest model is bigger, safer and slightly more powerful than its predecessors and has more in the way of creature comforts, so it's easier to live with. Storage space isn't bad considering the size of the car, but you'll still need to pack carefully for a long weekend away.
