2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Review and Road Test 

"As we get older, it's harder to feel amazed and unburdened. Opportunities to reconnect with youthful optimism are rare, but worth seizing. It doesn't have to be a car. It doesn't have to be this car, but it could be." Never have I ever heard someone so eloquently convey precisely why I bought an RF GT and the love I have for it. Seriously, I cried a little bit. Thanks, Micah!

I’ve driven a Miata since 2001 as my primary car. No regrets. You will be shocked how much you can actually pack in a Miata as long as you played Tetris as a child.

Of all the people (professional, semi-pro and RU-vid "stars" doing car reviews, Micah and Zach, have probably the best reviews out there.

These Kelly Blue Book review videos have next-level camera work, constantly flying around the car to give it a 3-D appearance that makes it pop out of the scene. Most other car sites just put the camera on a tripod or suction cup it to the window and read off the script Mazda or whoever gave them.

This was the first review of a Miata that spoke to the adoration of it but didn't sound like advertisement for it. Great balance Micah.

i expected a childish review , but all i got was a reasonable grown up mini documentary . even with this cute outro , solid review micah

"ready to go fast? Downshift, downshift, downshift, downshift, downshift, ... weeeeee!" Love this car

The cameraman is top-performing for its class, and will probably hold a higher than usual resale value. Plus it is dependable and holds tight during those corners and tricky situations.

Really good camera work - especially the shots walking around the car while focused on the host talking about the car. Great combinations of movement and zoom that appear effortless and natural. And that car's pretty good too.

Hard to believe how "small" the subscriber base for this channel is. Great review as always.

I had a 92 mariner blue Mazda Miata with the hardtop in my 20’s and it was the most fun I ever had driving . Also before I sold it to a cousin down on his luck I only ever had to do basic maintenance and change an alternator in 298,000 miles

That's such a nice review, love the narrative, humour, camera, everything.

I really like the MX-5 RF, and I would love to have a stick shift, but I'm disabled, and my only safe option is an automatic. I can drive stick, but it's difficult (and dangerous) downshifting into turns with only one hand. So I get automatics. I like that fun cars like these are offered with an automatic option so people like me can drive them, too. I have a Mazda3, and I can attest to how damn fun Mazdas are to drive. Even the automatics. :)

finally, im buying mine one a few months , that last segment at the end was truly a beautiful little clip awesome this is why Kelley Blue Book car auto reviews is the best on RU-vid hands down

Solid unbiased reviews nothing better on RU-vid. Keep up the good work guys.

One of the best reviews I've seen from Micah

For the price and 95% of the time, I drive alone and never give rides, I’m all in. Probably getting one this weekend

I am sold . What a blast !! It resembles a Corvette Stingray in profile . A very good review .

Pretty cool the last roadster that I've seen was a Saturn Sky and Chrysler Crossfire

Yours was the best Miata review I’ve seen on here.

Very striking design and a good, comprehensive review. Good job as always, KBB!

I think I just found a new favorite car reviewer.

Get one ... *especially* when you can't justify it. It's endless fun, cheap to maintain and run. It is way less impractical than you might think: the boot has roughly the volume of a regular shopping cart so it can hold a week's worth of shopping.

Great review. Love the looks of the RF version. Smoothest clutch/shifting I've ever driven was in a Miata. Loved the short throw.

Best car reviews on RU-vid!!

Fantastic review. I’ve never seen a miata video this good. Wow

One of my favorite opening monologues

The only car that I consider better than the MX-5 roadster is the RF version!

Spot on review. He “gets” the MX5. Many don’t.

1st time out by myself, turned right into incoming traffic.

You have to love Mazda for keeping the Miata and retaining its purity in an era of giant infotainment units, adjustable driving modes, DCT gearboxes, magnetic dampers, leather everything and electrification that you can still get a brand new RWD 6MT roadster that is

It's a really good looking car in person, got to test drive one from a customer's car.

Love the filters! They give that rose-tinted glasses feel!

Most excellent effort on this review

Fantastic little car! Friend has a second gen! Dad at one point had a 1st gen and 3rd.

Thanks for this entertaining review. Please don't change that. Cheers from Germany

Such a cool car, the roof is amazing! Wish they'd make a Mazda 6 convertible, it would be amazing!

I absolutely loved this video. I'm buying a 2018 Miata for my Christmas/Birthday gift in December. I can't wait!

Another great review man.

At 3:22, I lolled 😃. Word of advice, when going in the big house, probably best to leave your "I ❤ my Miata t-shirt at home" I recently reviewed an MX-5 and I took it along the Great Ocean Road in Australia, a road trip for which the Miata is perfectly suited. Well mostly, by the time I got my camera gear in I only had room for a toothbrush and a change of socks! As always a great review and the camera work was once again fantastic.

Hey man, your reviews are among the best, keep up the good work!!!!

Love the quadcopter shots. Someone can sure fly that thing.

One of the very few reviewers I'd watch even if I don't much care about the car. Do wish this had a smidge more power. They nailed the style though.

Charming, funny, and almost a love letter.

I'm just here for Micah, cos I can't afford this car.

Just bought a 2012 m X5 Grand Touring for $12000 with 34000 miles on it the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on.

Appreciate the review. I've been a happy owner of a 2001 for just about 2 years. The RF looks amazing. It's out of my price range now, as I am in grad school. I can dream though...

5:01 Who needs passive entry standard when you could reach over to unlock it

Awe! That was too stinking cute at the end!

That music at the end was chilling

Awesome. Just an awesome review man. my dream car review done right. By the way what soundtrack is playing behind the video. I love it so much.

I see why you are the Managing Editor - Video. Very good review.

I prefer the targa look of the RF. I mean, how much practicality do you really need when buying a car like this??

this is my dream car

This was a great review. Not a huge fan of the music, but the content was spot on.

Good sense of humor!

This Video made me smile.

My neighbor just got this same one, same color and everything, it looks good, a lot more expensive looking than it is. He's pretty tall too and seems happy with it. It's a good looking cheaper midlife crisis car. HA HA

Remember when this guy was reviewing video games on G4?

Great review!

End of the video was cute.

Ceramic Metallic Paint; Black Roof and Wheels; BBR Upgrade Performance offered in the UK without threatening the Warranty and im down.... Yet i forgot my 6´5 frame wouldn't fit inside.

I would like to see a side by side comparison of the ND RF v/s the NC PRHT. Space wise, the PRHT has the RF beat IMO.

You guys need more subs

Masdaspeed 3 fixes all these issues for an owner. Drop a turbo on the mx5 engine and you might get 200hp safely and usable.

Your t shirt says it all 👍

Better than new top gear

I got an old ford van I'm going to pimp out as my first car but I'm terrified because it's huge and doesn't have windows in the back except for the rear panel windows. I wish I could get like a 3rd person camera thingy or a backup camera with the predetermined lines

be sure to look at the suburu brz if interested in this

@2:03 "Haa! .... Oh." LOL

I like the RF but it adds more weight.

this lumbar cushion seems perfect, could you put the amazon link of the model in concrete?

Here in Perú, it sales for almost the same as a Subaru impureza wrx. I'll go for the Subaru.

That's not the convertible. Its the "fast back' which is no more a convertible than a T-Top Camaro.

To be honest, i watch these videos because i know i wont be able to buy these cars for another 9 more years when they're cheaper lol. Got to budget up for these goddamn rent prices.

Look I say buying this car is much better than buying say a smart for two or fiesta

I wanna like this video every time I see it. Too sad I only get one.

i have this car and i love it!

I need one!

HI, I have a question: I own a Mazda3 here in Colombia where services are recommended to be done every 5000 kilometers (3106 miles) which I think is waay too often! I want to know the maintainance in the United States. I found out in Canada is every 8000 mi which is12874 kilometers and when I made the conversion I was shocked, but I also noticed that the said maintainance is made to canadian driving conditions which made me wonder that check ups in Colombia are more often because of the poor quality of our streets... Anyway too much info for such a little info tip I wanna know. And yes im typing this in all KBB Mazda reviews :)

A little off topic, but where do I get that small lumbar support pad?

Please keep an eye out for people on Electric Scooters. Share the road...

If the price goes down under 30k or Mazda put a little more horsepower (around 200). either way hella good :)

That ending with micas kid was so damn precious

And it will be.

I wonder if the last stunt Micah pulled with the baby in the car, was actually approved by the wife lol.

Is this a racing car? And is it fast enough like a Toyota 86?

Is there a sport option for more horsepower? I know it's a small car but 150hp? Would be nice if they released something with at least 200+...

I feel like I've seen this review before, but it was just posted today... Did you make edits and repost???

The British sports car that the British didn't build

The fergie joke lol

Just too much money for a weekend toy without telescoping wheel. I love the engine in this car. Sounds fantastic and loves to rev. That said, the used market is this cars worst enemy at this price

I’m going to trade my Acura ILX for a mx-5 just can’t decide on hard top or soft top

Narrowing my list. This, Audi TT or Toyota GT86?

155hp?! Still more than my Toyota Corolla ☹️

Reminds me of old corvettes

I still like the Fiat 124 Spider better. It's smoother, quieter, and awesome styling.

I'm 8ft 9in...I drive a fucking bus.

NO glove compartment???

It's safer than a motorcycle.