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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not Tested
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Passenger
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Not Tested
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
.
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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04-28-2006
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Units potentially affected:
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2,600
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V103000
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Defective part or component:
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub may fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature. Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver. Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2006. Owners may contact Mazda at 800-222-5500.
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This 2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
2006 MAZDA MIATA
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Category:
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MX-5 Miata:
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MX-5 Miata Club Spec:
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MX-5 Miata Grand Touring:
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MX-5 Miata Sport:
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Depreciation
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$11,158
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$10,554
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$13,195
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$12,180
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Financing
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$3,170
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$3,025
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$3,611
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$3,391
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Insurance
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$6,821
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$6,821
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$6,986
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$6,986
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State Fees
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$445
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$433
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$481
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$463
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Fuel
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$7,079
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$7,079
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$7,210
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$7,210
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Maintenance
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$1,795
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$1,795
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$1,835
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$1,844
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Repairs
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$466
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$466
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$466
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$466
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Total 5-Year Ownership Cost
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$30,934
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$30,173
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$33,784
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$32,541
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Category:
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MX-5 Miata Touring:
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MX-5 Miata 3rd Generation Limited:
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Depreciation
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$11,867
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$15,172
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Financing
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$3,317
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$3,943
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Insurance
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$6,986
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$6,986
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State Fees
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$457
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$508
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Fuel
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$7,079
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$7,210
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Maintenance
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$1,795
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$1,835
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Repairs
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$466
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$466
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Total 5-Year Ownership Cost
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$31,968
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$36,120
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or 50,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Batteries are pro-rated after 12 months. Safety restraint system is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Adjustments are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. Roadside assistance is provide during the basic warranty period.
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This 2006 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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The all-new third-generation Miata is here!
By Tom Lankard, NewCarTestDrive.com
As the holder of the sales record for two-door, convertible sports cars, the Miata has its work pretty well defined. There can be no relaxing, no pointing to what I did for you yesterday as an excuse for not doing something better today. The 2006 Miata MX-5 has risen to the cause. Now let's see what the long-promised Solstice and the Sky can do. The new Miata has set the bar high.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Kona, Hawaii. |
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Overview:
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In 1989, Mazda resuscitated the two-seater, convertible sports car market with the Miata. From the first one out the door, it delivered what the long-gone and only lightly lamented English sports cars had never quite managed, a delightful, fun, supremely capable, well-engineered car that started every time and ran forever. Over the intervening years, the Miata has worn well. It's a daily commuter in environments as disparate as Southern California and Detroit, Michigan. There are more Miatas on racetracks every weekend around the country than any other car. However, its carefully serviced freshness and vaunted vitality has been fading lately. Direct competition is looming in the form of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky, not to mention more expensive entries from BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes. Thus we have the all-new, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. It's longer and wider, but taller. It's more powerful, but gets better gas mileage and is cleaner. Its looks are sharper, more assertive, but faithful to the heritage. It's also more fun to drive, and not just because it's more responsive to the driver's needs and wants, but also because it's safer, with improved crash protection from side impacts. Price-wise, it's a compelling picture. Once you sift through the shifting mix of standard and optional features, that is. The entry-level 2006 MX-5 Miata lists for $1,103 less than the base 2005. While the '05 came with air conditioning, a spare tire, leather-wrapped steering wheel, boot cover and fog lights, it didn't have anti-lock brakes or side airbags, both standard across the 2006 line. Given the choice, we'll take the ABS and side airbags. When the top models, the 2006 MX-5 Grand Touring and the 2005 Miata LS, are tricked out with all the available options, the '06 edges the '05 by about $1,500, but this also includes a few niceties like the aforementioned side airbags, larger wheels with run-flat tires and dynamic stability control. So we're not exactly complaining. To us, this sounds like a good deal on a fun car.
Read the complete
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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