Best Mazda MX-5 Resources in Europe

Miata is always the answer; that’s how the saying goes among owners of the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster, which pretty much has no competition at this time. If you’re an owner of one of these toys for adults, and especially if you’re based in Europe, this article is for you.

I own one of these gems and it’s been one of the best purchases in my life. It delivers amazing fun and great times with my family and friends. I especially like weekend outings with my kids (one at a time) where we have the chance to connect at a deep level.

I love both the ST and RF versions; if you’re struggling to decide which one to get, I would suggest you consider the weather you will be driving in, what kind of trips you will do, and how flexible you want the car to be. Clearly the RF wins if you want maximum flexibility, while the ST pips it in that feeling of top-down freedom. Whichever one you get, you are guaranteed to have a blast.

Accessories

There are a few must-have accessories that improve your enjoyment of this car.

Top on my list is the Roof Controller from Sergey at MX5things. It will allow you to open and close the roof without holding the switch, and also open and close it remotely (if you also buy the ACC/IG module). An alternative is the SmartTop Controller. It looks a bit nicer (but who cares anyhow) but has less functionality than the previous combo I described, and is more expensive.

Here are a few more that you should consider:

Best Websites for Finding Upgrades

For non-EU purchases, MossMiata and Cravenspeed are good ones.

Forums

When you buy an MX5 you join a worldwide community of passionate drivers who love their MX5s. The best way to get in touch with other drivers who share your passion is by joining an online forum.

My favorite is the Miata.net forum. You can find all kinds of advice on all MX5 versions there.

Bigger countries tend to have their own MX5 forum, for example, in Spain you can register at MX5Forum.es. The nice thing about the country forums is that they often organize driving tours where you get to explore your country and meet other MX5 drivers.