Mazda MX-5 Miata NB

Second generation · 1999–2005 · 7 model years · 9 trims

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) – front
Photo: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Leather Package in Highlight Silver Metallic, Front Right, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Leather Package in Highlight Silver Metallic, Front Right, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, front left, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1999 Mazda MX-5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, rear left, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2002 Mazda MX5 1.8 Sport Black Interior by Pahazzard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Mazda MX-5 Miata generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2005
Cloth 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT (BP); 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual (short-throw shifter) RWD 23/29 (22) $22,098
Cloth 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT (BP); 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic (electronically controlled) RWD 22/28 (22) $22,898
LS 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT (BP); 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual (short-throw shifter) RWD 23/29 (22) $24,903
LS 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT (BP); 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) RWD 23/28 (22) $25,553
MAZDASPEED 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 (BP T/C); IHI single-scroll turbo, 8.5 psi boost; 1,839 cc; no VVT 178 166 lb-ft 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter; shot-peened gears) RWD 20/26 (22) $25,780
LS 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT (BP); 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic (electronically controlled) RWD 22/28 (22) $26,253
2004
Cloth 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual (short-throw shifter) RWD 23/28 (22) $22,098
Cloth 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic (electronically controlled) RWD 22/28 (22) $22,898
LS 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual (short-throw shifter) RWD 23/28 (22) $24,903
LS 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) RWD 23/28 (22) $25,553
MAZDASPEED 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 (BP T/C); IHI single-scroll turbo, 8.5 psi boost; 1,839 cc; no VVT 178 166 lb-ft 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter; shot-peened gears) RWD 20/26 (22) $25,730
LS 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic (electronically controlled) RWD 22/28 (22) $26,253
2003
Base 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 20/26 (23) $22,363
LS 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 20/26 (23) $25,143
Base 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 6-speed manual RWD 20/26 (22) —
2002
Base 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 20/26 (23) $21,800
LS 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 20/26 (23) $24,600
Base 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 6-speed manual RWD 20/26 (22) —
2001
Base 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 20/26 (23) $21,720
LS 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 20/26 (23) $24,470
Base 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 with Variable Valve Timing; 1,839 cc 142 125 lb-ft 6-speed manual RWD 20/26 (22) —
2000
Base 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 22/27 (24) $21,695
LS 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 22/27 (24) $24,445
Base 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/25 (22) —
LS 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 6-speed manual RWD 21/26 (23) —
1999
Base 5MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 5-speed manual RWD 22/27 (24) $20,220
10th Anniversary 6MT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 6-speed manual RWD 21/26 (23) $27,325
Base 4AT · Convertible 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (BP-4W), iron block / aluminum head 140 116 lb-ft 4-speed automatic RWD 20/26 (22) —

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2005 — —
2004 — —
2003 — —
2002 — —
2001 0 —
2000 0 —
1999 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.