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If one isn’t much taller than 6 feet, the Miata PRHT broadens the appeal of the car for the typical daily commuter. On the road, the hardtop-equipped Miata was as much a joy as ever, with its tossable, playful character, ample power, and top-down appeal.

With competitors falling by the wayside, the Miata is cornering the market by default, but in actuality should be conquering it strictly on its merits. In this case it does. The MX-5 Miata is one of the greatest cars ever produced.

You waste your money on a Mustang or a Ferrari. The fact is that if you want a sports car, the Mazda MX-5 is perfect. Nothing on the road will give you better value.

The Mazda MX-5 remains a car to love, delivering what the English sports cars of the 1950s and ’60s promised but never quite managed: A delightful, capable, well-engineered driving experience in a vehicle that starts every time and runs seemingly forever,

The Mazda Miata is sheetmetal proof that test-track numbers alone can’t pick a great driver’s car. It’s far, far better than mere digits could ever convey.

For fun, it is hard to beat the 2010 Mazda Miata. With its tight steering and short throw shifter, the car is a driver’s dream. But the Miata’s tech, from cabin to under the hood, is only average.

The car feels more supple and in touch with the road, and when you want a bit more power, just give the sound enhancer a good old stir.

The Mazda Miata gives you more smiles per dollar than pretty much any other car on he market. It’s everything a British sports car should be, only with Japanese parentage.

Driving a Mazda MX-5 is glorious. It has moved with the times, but its essence remains pure. With 850,000 sold, it’s the most popular sports car ever made.

The Mazda MX-5 has an unbelievable sense of balance and control. You can drive it like a hooligan on an autocross, sliding the rear around wherever you want to.