Mazda MX-5 Miata NA
First generation · 1990–1997 · 8 model years · 2 trims
Photo: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Mariner Blue, front left, 2025-09-07 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata M Edition, front left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda MX-5 en Dalhem 02 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata, rear left, 06-08-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda Miata NA custom interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Mariner Blue, front left, 2025-09-07 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata M Edition, front left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-5 en Dalhem 02 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata, rear left, 06-08-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Miata NA custom interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 133 | 114 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20/26 (22) | $19,575 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 133 | 114 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19/26 (22) | — |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 133 | 114 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21/26 (23) | $18,900 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 133 | 114 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19/26 (22) | — |
| 1995 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 128 | 110 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21/27 (23) | $17,940 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 128 | 110 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 19/26 (22) | — |
| 1994 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 128 | 110 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/25 (21) | $17,045 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 128 | 110 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 20/26 (22) | — |
| 1993 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21/27 (24) | $15,650 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 21/26 (23) | — |
| 1992 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21/27 (24) | $15,150 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 21/26 (23) | — |
| 1991 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 22/28 (24) | $15,869 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 21/26 (23) | — |
| 1990 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 22/28 (24) | $14,069 |
| Base 4AT · Convertible | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ZE), iron block / aluminum head | 116 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 21/26 (23) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.