GT5

The Mazda MX-5 is one of the most popular roadster sports cars in the world (including the USA ’s Miata namesake). Mazda MX-5 famous around the world as a lightweight, open top, two seat sports car has set a new record as total production of the roadster reaches 800,000 units. The Mazda MX-5 is currently in its third generation and enjoying a consistent and fully deserved level of popularity. But what keeps dragging the consumers in is the unbelievably low price. For less than £20,000 you can own a fully functional, stylish looking and high performing sports car. Best of all, you won’t get the jeering masses pointing at you as you drive through the town centres, accusing you of having some kind of breakdown. The question is; how does the sporty Mazda manage to be both cheap, mock-proof and maintain its value in the used car market?

The answer is slightly depressing to the prospective Mazda MX-5 owner, but true nonetheless. More than a few people have cottoned on to the benefits of owning a Mazda MX-5. Mazda is once again reapplying with the Guinness organization to have its record updated as its cumulative production reaches 800,000 units. The Mazda represents the meeting point between dreams and reality for a lot of drivers. It is achievable but not disappointing, which is probably the best that the largest proportion of the population can hope for in driving terms.

Last August 2006, Mazda has added the Power Retractable Hard Top model to the Roadster line-up. In terms of performance, the Mazda MX-5 really states its case for being the world’s most popular sports car. It is one of the lowest cost cars you will be able to get rear wheel drive in and with the 0-60 of slightly over 7 seconds, you are looking at car with pretty serious power. In a car of this size, that amount of torque can feel as though you have a rocket strapped to your back when you put your foot down. It would be foolish to state that the Mazda MX-5 is the dream car for the sporty drivers amongst us. I think everyone would prefer a Porsche 911 or a Ferrari 599, but for the money you pay, the Mazda is a heck of a car!

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