This car only has about 120k miles on it even though it's 23 years old. It still runs and drives great with only minor maintenance which so far I have been able to perform myself (i.e. replaced brake cylinder (leaking), water pump (leaking), and timing belt (which was a no brainer when replacing the water pump anyway). I have met many Miata owners and former owners who all give the car high marks. Most former owners say "Don't ever sell that car !"
jaw
San Jose, California
5.0
Cute car with engine that doesn't seem to wear out
Our Mazda Miata (which we named Casper because it's white and cute with a roundish build) is a great little car. We've had it 26 years and it's still going strong. We've been told the engine was only intended to last 100,000 miles, but we're at over 160,000 miles with no signs of the engine quitting anytime soon. The car handles well and has ample power, although sometimes a little sluggish in the mountains. Gas mileage is good despite its age. The biggest issue we've had with it is the rear window. We've got a convertible, and we've replaced the rear window a few times over the years.
Christian
Ashtabula, Ohio
5.0
Most fun car to drive
So far, I have had my 1991 Mazda Miata for 2.5 years, which totals out to about 10,000 miles that I have put on it. I live in Ohio, so I can only drive the car from April-October. But in that time, I have the most fun you can possibly have in a vehicle. This car has been the most reliable car I've ever had. My first car was a 2008 Dodge Caliber, and I had more problems with that car than I have had with my now 26 year old Miata. The only issue I have on the car has been caused by the previous owner doing certain things to it such as cutting different things, rolling the fenders, etc. But some things were good from the previous owner, such as some specific parts that were already installed on the car that I would've decided to install myself. Coil covers were installed on the car to lower it down to a tasteful height, aftermarket wheels were installed as well onto the car to make it more unique and certain things like that. The interior of the car is also in mint condition for being 26 years old which means that Mazda produced a quality interior. The seats, dashboard, and center console are all made out of top-quality material.