2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata consumer reviews

I rated this low across the board so keep reading for an honest review. I've rode in worse driving cars, better driving race cars, sports cars, luxury cars, trucks, etc. the mx5 is different than anything else in that it is deliberately is made to fit you like a glove and the function of that fitment is not entirely for performance (race car) or space-saving (econobox). It's engineered to make the driver feel good about 'wearing' the car - this is the key difference between the mx5 and the classic British roadsters - those cars are not designed to make the driver feel good, they are inherently small and the design originated from their function, not the opposite. The interior is for me, but not for everyone and definitely not for passengers. Don't buy this as a motorcycle alternative, you WILL be disappointed - an Elise or Exige is better for that purpose. The performance is marginal at best. Slow car fast I guess. Handling feels good and is crisp and tight, but it isn't that great in terms of grip holding or steering feel when the tires break lose, especially in the wet. It's not a rewarding car to drive sliding the back end around like an old American car, it's just not made for that. I know Mazda wanted the feeling of body roll around corners to find the limits of the car for average drivers and I suppose this makes the car more comfortable for longer trips, but you might want to upgrade suspension. Mine will remain stock. The exterior styling is at best cute, but bland. An improvement over the previous generations no doubt. The interior design does what it needs to do and that's about it. Value for the money is good considering it's a modern RWD car with a manual transmission that doesn't feel extremely sluggish (90's v6/v8 pony cars). Reliability is okay, lots of little things that go wrong on every other car, even corollas and civics, will go wrong with the mx5. I can't give the reliability a good rating as it's a convertible, and a full size tire can't fit inside the trunk if there is a flat. Overall, this is NOT a sports car by today's standards at all... by the standards of the 1960's-1980's, yes. It is a good sporty economy car if you don't need or want extra room. But it is GREAT at making the driver feel good about driving. It's the little things you don't think about also, it's a Mazda so there's no brand-reward and the subconscious effect of that like with a high end German brand (Z4), the power is all focused in the midrange so it isn't a driver-reward motor (S2000)... I'm not a dog and don't want a car that gives me treats. I haven't found another car that can do driving enjoyment as good as the mx5, with cupholders, a small trunk, modern safety equipment, reliability, and decent mileage.

I am very happy with this car, it is a blast to drive. Being 11 years old, however, it has some minor issues: The passenger floor floods all the time, I know this is a common issue and am trying to find the source. The engine light came on just days after purchase and almost immediatly required a new thermostat, which in a car this size, was a b***h to replace. Most expensivley, so far, the car came with a broken door latch on the driver side door, meaning I could not lock the driver-side door. It should be said though that I fully expected this from a used roadster for the price it was at, I would be an idiot to expect a 160k mile, 11 year old car to run with no issues whatsoever. So, with that said, I ADORE this car. Yes, the interior may be full of plastic, but that doesn't mean it can't still be a nice-looking car. If you can find a Miata for an affordable price, I totally recommend it.

My favorite Miata body style, love the hard top convertible, the brown leather interior pops off the silver exterior and the original spoke wheels really makes a statement.

The care is reliable, fast enough, and modestly priced. All in all, it is hard to beat as a modestly priced sport car.

The care is reliable, fast enough, and modestly priced. All in all, it is hard to beat as a modestly priced sport car.

This car provides all the thrills and enjoyment of the British and Italian sports cars of the '50s, '60s, and '70s with far better performance and reliability. If you want to know what it's really like to enjoy driving, get a Miata.

The MX 5 was a great value at Russ Darrow in Westbend Wi... and exceeds all my expectations... Best and smoothest car sale I ever made! Love the car... looking forward to many miles and smiles...

With up to date oil changes I never experienced any problems with my car. The only con of owning this war was the rain drains for the convertible, it leaks water into the floor of the car when they get clogged and they are extremely hard to clean and when you try to find help, nobody knows what you are talking about.

It is a pleasure to put the top down and drive down a 2 lane road when there is no rain in the forecast. Day or night, the car always puts a smile on my face.

When I retired, I wanted a car that allowed me to relive the top-down driving fun of my 1968 MGB. This car is so much better than the MGB -- and it's reliable. In fact, it's so much fun I just hate to park it. I want to drive it all the time. Plenty of power for such a little skate and great handling.