Much maligned as the black sheep of the Miata family, this generation proves that even a bad Miata is a great sports car.

The Miata has always been one of the best deals on the market. But which generation is the smartest investment?

The Miata is best with a soft top, but the RF hardtop remains an appealing, oddball alternative.

In what could have been my final time reviewing a current-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata, I'll have to say it was like saying a bittersweet farewell to an old friend. You see, the third-generation ...

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The second-generation Miata debuted in 1998 as a 1999 model year with a 1.8-liter sporting 140 hp and 119 lb-ft of torque. In 2005, the third-generation Miata entered the market with a 2.0-liter ...

In 2006, Mazda released the third-gen version of the MX-5 ... making them a genuine sports car bargain and possibly the best Miata for those wanting in on MX-5 culture on a budget.

The RF version comes with a retractable hardtop. Highway-speed AEB is not offered. The fourth-generation Miata remains true to Mazda's original formula of a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive roadster.