Mazda MX5 after 1 year and 11,000 miles - Likes, dislikes, problems and costs

This is my experience of owning a 2020 Mazda MX5 100th Anniversary edition for the last 12 months and 11,000 miles. Find out what I like, dislike, any problems that have occurred and what it costs me.

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00:00 Intro
00:33 What's gone wrong
01:39 Dislikes
05:45 Likes
13:17 Driving
16:56 Costs
18:14 Keeping it clean
19:43 Outro

[johnallison]

I have an ND since new. I am 6 foot tall, 81years old and find my car easier to enter or exit than my partner’s BMW X1. The only change I have considered is a stiffer front sway bar. I like the seats and the fact that I have a smile on my face whenever I have driven the car.

[DaveDVideoMaker]

This is the best affordable two seater open top sports car.

[marcin_bruczkowski]

I sincerely wish all the so-called "reviews" on YT were like this - honest, in-depth, based on personal experience. Great job.

[cagataysirin]

11:46 That Heel & Toe was so clean .

[Votjko]

If you want to go 10+ kmh up, just hold the cruise control + button until you reach desired speed, no need to press it multiple times. Pressing it once or two-three times is for minor corrections. It's been like that since last generation of 323 and first gen 6 and 3. It's the same even on new models.

[LenMarten]

I listened to all of the “dislikes” and luckily they’re all pretty trivial. I’m looking forward to getting one for the driving experience. If I’m after comfy seats, a roomy glovebox and an ergonomic volume control I’d probably consider getting a Mondeo. Love the video so far, will definitely be watching the rest. Very thorough quantitative analysis which I really do appreciate. Ta

[FlydreamMedia]

I have 11, 000 miles on mine in the past 5 months and love it more than any other car I've ever owned.

[gusprotheroe]

I bought one new, four months ago and have nearly six thousand miles on it . It’s the best car I have ever owned. I thought I was doing well getting 48mpg on a run, 50+ that’s incredible. Normally 42 to 45 commuting.

[standandeliver]

After a couple of petty negative points at the start (blaming the steering wheel size for scratching it, expecting the cruise control to make big changes in speed) I was ready to dismiss this review. I'm glad I watched it through though, as it is probably the best review I have seen in a long time. Lots of important and interesting things covered that other reviewers don't mention. You are clearly well qualified to discuss the driving dynamics after using it on road and track. All wrapped up in a video which is thorough but not repetitive or boring. Thank you!

[mmj]

Hello richard
I started my driving lessons few days ago. I just completed my 10th class today and I'm feeling much more confident now. Thanks to you. Your videos have helped me so much i can't express it.
Great review. I have never seen such a detailed review of a car. I love it.

[jaspervos]

Well, that's an elaborate review, brilliant. Lovely colourcombo too. In 20 years, I'll buy this car, currently owning a NB

[TuberiderFPV]

Great review, i have the 2019 rf and everytime i drive it or look at it i'm more than happy i bought it. No problems at all after two years now. You should have a smaller phone my 5se still fits great. The roof goes down all year round the heating is fantastic.

[TheFullswordslord]

Great video Richard!

I like you don't just try to promote this car and don't just showcase it as a new car. Thanks for your honesty :)

[nosefirst]

Really enjoyed your video. I haven't had my 2020 Mazda MX5 100th Anniversary edition for a full year yet but I agree with most of your positive comments and consider the few negative comments not enough to worry about. Our Miatas are almost the same but you have the convertible top and your steering wheel is on the wrong side.

[swanblake]

Such a beautiful spec! Love that you drove this everywhere. Great job on this sir

[nothanksonh.w.]

One of the best car reviews I have ever seen
I like that there weren’t any annoying music too!

Subscribed and put this video in my favorite folder
Much deserved! 👍🏻

[vlenhoff]

I owned an white modified WRX, and you are right. It looked clean most of the time. It seems white dirt doesn't show Dirt. Now I own a black MX-5 NC2 with light weight wheels and light suspension, and dirt shows nearly immediately after a wash. I know my WRX was way faster, but I just adore my MX-5. It is the way it behaves and turns. It always feels willing to do it, and then there is the open top feel of the thing. It feels so telepathic, it is like you are wearing a suit made out of car.

[hockeyshooter]

I love my white 2018 ND soft top. I too have tracked mine around Thruxton. I’m amazed you’ve managed 50mpg but I’m happy that mine has averaged 41mpg over 30k miles.

[gaz]

What a great review, learnt new stuff even though I’ve watched a load of tubes about the mx5. Highly recommended.

[oneamazingkaboomer]

I miss these straight-to-the-point videos.
Thanks for the review.