‘15 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Number: HKH87-M9C0F

Year: 2023 - 5/5

Collection: HW Modified

Born: 2015, Hiroshima, Japan

Manufacturer: Mazda

The fourth-generation MX-5 is 4 inches shorter and 220 lbs lighter than its predecessor, putting the vehicle's curb weight near 2,200 lbs. Incorporating Mazda's Skyactiv technology, the MX-5 is offered with two naturally aspirated direct-injection petrol engines. The base model has a 1.5 L 129 hp engine, while pre-2019 American and Canadian-market models with a 2.0 L engine are rated at 155 hp at 6000 rpm and 148 lb⋅ft of torque at 4600 rpm. Mazda also replaced the hydraulic power steering system in previous MX-5s with their new Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system.

The car was launched with a six-speed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic transmission. The cockpit, steering wheel, and infotainment system are very similar to those in the 2014 Mazda3. The MX-5 is fitted as standard with a manually operated fabric roof that can be opened or closed within a few seconds.

The fourth-generation MX-5 has been popular with die-cast toy car manufacturers like Tomica, Hot Wheels, and Matchbox, with all three companies releasing their own versions of the car to the market.