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Mazda MX-5 Miata NA (1st Generation)

1989–1997 · NA · convertible

The Miata that revived the affordable lightweight roadster. Pop-up headlights, double-wishbones at all four corners, rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual (with a four-speed automatic also offered), and around 2,200 pounds. Early 1990-1993 cars used the B6 1.6L (around 116 hp); 1994-1997 received the BP 1.8L (around 128-133 hp). M Edition and R Package trims arrived later in the run.

Watch out: Owner reports of torn rear plastic window on original soft tops (common and a known issue, replacement tops with glass windows are widely available), brittle dashboards cracking in sun-heavy states, soft-top frame seal failures, and oil seepage from the cam-angle sensor and rear main on high-mileage cars. Bolt-on hardtops are common on used cars.