THE HISTORY OF THE MAZDA MX-5 MIATA NA | On Board
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- čas přidán 26. 11. 2019
- A very detailed history of the Mazda MX-5 Miata/Eunos Roadster MK1.
Taking you from the sketch that started it all, through to the excellent engineering that made the MX-5 Miata NA truly great and the numerous and unusual special editions that materialised as a result of its popularity.
Video footage used, with thanks.
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Oh my god. I can't imagine how much time and preparation went into making this video. This is awesome
It took a long, long time to make. Thank-you for watching and appreciating the video, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it!
Truly a most amazing and easy to follow story that you assembled. Fantastic! Thank you so much for doing this video.
Agree, this needs a million views!!
@@Nebbia_affaraccimiei agreed
Awesome Video! Really enjoyed it and info it had in it. Great job all around.
"We have the star of the show, you have the star of the market". Simply brilliant.
Comment was significant, since it came from a direct competitor!!
As an NA6 owner, I was tearing up in the last 5 minutes. That car has so much heart. 💙
Me too
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In Germany the car was so sought after, dealerships imported Miatas (even in 89) individually, with a huge mark-up.
Even today, a lot of MX5 NAs are Miatas.
That's interesting to know! It's amazing that buyers were so willing to pay such inflated prices for the car given that one of its primary draws was supposed to be its affordability.
@@AveragetoPoor Well in part it was the press' fault.
An early article on the car in Germany's biggest car-magazine, for example, said Mazda will only bring 500 to Europe, since it's meant to be for the US only.
That, together with tons of praise it generally got, created A LOT of buzz.
And then we were supposed to wait a year, and got (more than 500 but) only very few cars each month/year.
Didn't realize this was an hour long until I was a half hour in! This video was extremely well done keep up the good work it will surely pay off.
Thank-you, Steve. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video!
I clicked on this video (it was a link on a forum) expecting the usual 10 minute video covering all the already known and said stuff... but you took it one step above the rest in details, narration and editing! This is a 1 hour documentary any passionate owner (and even non-owners) should watch. You've earned a sub.
Thank you!
Thanks for giving the video a watch, Alessio. I'm so happy it exceeded your expectations. Thank-you for your kind words, they're appreciated!
never forget:
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Yes sir been saying it for years 🤣🤣🤣
Or Mazda Miata = Most Always Zooming Delightfully Along, My Individual Aspirations Totally Achieved.
yay thanks
@@2007MXV what.
@@E.M895 What "what"?
You brought me to tears at the end - makes me hug and appreciate my NA every day - fantastic documentary of the NA Miata.
Thank-you! I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video so much!
Im not a car guy AT ALL this auto played after a random video i was watching but i still watched a decent chunk of this and can appreciate the effort and skill used in this well done sir.
Hi, Shane. Thank-you for your kind comment. I'm so pleased you appreciate the effort and thanks for giving the video a go!
As the owner of a 1990 registered MX5, i found your programme enthralling. My car has 70,000 miles on the clock, has a mega rare, professionally fitted towbar, detachable hardtop, chrome roll over bar and a stainless steel boot rack. It was undersealed from new in Japan and the panels are lazer straight and totally rust free. A respray is needed and i'm saving up a little every week from my pension, i'm 75, but when i go out in this superb little driver, i'm 35 all over again. I live in Deal, Kent, which is a coastal town and summer cruising is wonderful, just me and my dog, superb...
Hi Peter, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video enjoyable. Your car sounds like a lovely example and I hope when you get the respray it further enhances your enjoyment of your car. Mine is also in need of a respray and I'm looking forward to having all of my panels featuring the same versions of Neo Green, as over the years it seems to have changed slightly from panel to panel. Deal must be a lovely place to enjoy the MX-5, and what better co-driver could one possibly ask for?
My 93 supercharged Miata with 100k, best car i've ever driven :)
Aye I seen you on another video about special edition miatas, I think yours is a regular model but more rare combination if you know what I mean
@@neon-zeon Ya I only saw a LE trim that matched mine.
You should do in depth videos about all of the generations of the Miata.
It will definitely be done in the future!
this video deserves more views
Thanks, N S! And thank-you for watching!
This was a tremendous documentary and the amount of work and research is astounding. It deserves 100x the amount of views it currently has!
Thank-you for your kind comment, it's really appreciated! I'm really happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for giving it a watch!
Another hour well spent, love the time and effort you put into these videos.
Thank-you, Mike. I'm really pleased you enjoy the videos!
You sir are amazing. This is the best and most informative Mazda Miata video I’ve ever watched. It is simply top-notch editing and narration.
Thank-you for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video.
Agreed! Professional!
What a history of such a unique and special car, I'm so excited to get one for my first.
Thanks for watching! All the best with getting your first MX-5.
Test drive all 4 generations first at least once to see which one is right for you though.
I got a NA as my first car this year need some repairs but still love it it gives me the best driving experience ever that no car has had.
I would like to mark it here, the best Miata video on CZcams, with my 1990 NA Miata blue I got from one of my best friends in the middle of 2021. I will enjoy this beautiful car with all of you after 31 years since she came to this world, with 1M+ younger sisters!
Absolutely one of the most outstanding videos on the MX-5 or on any vehicle I have seen on CZcams. About a year ago I became the proud owner of one of these beautiful little cars, it is exactly what I hoped it would be, I love it. Thank you!
He should make a video on all special editions they are different each.
After 25 yrs salivating over a friend's yellow Mx5, I am now a proud owner of a NA8C. Better late than never.
Brilliant video btw!
1994 Miata M-Edition owner here and it's a very fun car. love it :)
That's great to hear, the M-Edition is a wonderful special edition! Thanks for watching.
normally i don't comment on videos. This video is perfect. The amount of correct detail is just.. woah! I've learned allot even though I'm restoring and extensively modifying one.
With this amount of quality and detail I'm sure you'll be one of the bigger youtubers. Make these kind of videos on every topic you're interested in and i'm sure you'll succeed!!!
Thank-you for your supportive and kind comment, Ilker. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video and found it informative. I'll certainly keep on making these type of videos in the future!
Why is this video not more popular. Amazing quality and loved watching. You sir need to keep doing these.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. More videos are in production.
Amazingly detailed video, makes me that much more proud to drive a NA Miata
I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for giving it a watch!
That was beautiful tbh I didn't expect a miata video to leave me feeling emotional
Thanks for watching! I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video so much.
As a Miata ND owner, I now have a greater appreciation for my car - well done 👏
This is hands down the best Miata video I have ever seen. This is absolutely brilliant.
Thank-you for watching and your kind comment, I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video so much!
BRAVO! Simply put, you created one of the best Mx-5 videos of all time. Thank you!
Thank-you, Nate! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video. Thanks for giving it a watch and for your kind comment!
Für uns ist der MX 5 NC Bauj. 7/2014 der allerschönste mit Erinnerungen an 1960 MGA und seine weiblichen Rundungen ....es kann weitergehen , nun mit zuverlässiger TECHNIK made in JAPAN !..........thank,s all ......oo
The most comprehensive tribute to the Mazda Miata MX5. Thank you
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found the video informative!
There are facts I would like you to know. There is a Mazda MX-5 Miata NA called "Legendary Roadster" in Japan. Reservation started at Eunos stores nationwide in 1997. It is a rare "Mazdaspeed C spec" with less than 5 units in the world. I am one of the owners.
I watch this video every few weeks. This is the most amazing NA documentary. If you ever set up a Patreon, I will be the first to sign up. You've spent so much time and preparation on this (and all of your videos). I cannot express how brilliant your videos are!
I'm so pleased you get so much enjoyment from the video NTT, it's really great to hear and I really appreciate your kind comment!
I had a 1991 Miata when I was a kid ... 1 year ago I bought the new ND RF version ... this video was so much fun to watch. Thank you so much for making it ... super entertaining!
Thanks for watching, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video! I hope you're enjoying your ND RF, they're such beautiful cars.
This video should be more popular, it clearly has a lot of time and research put into it. Respect.
Thank-you for your kind comment, I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video!
I've had 5 of them. Love them. They just make you smile ☺️
No dislikes. Exactly how it should be. Simply amazing work sir.
Aloha from Hawaii!
Thanks for watching, Evan!
As an na owner this was awesome
Thanks, Jacob. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
After watching this, I'm surprised by the amount of attention this channel has! You deserve much, much more; and the amount of work and dedication here shows that.
Thank-you for watching and for your kind words, they're really appreciated!
I watched this 3 times and sent it to everyone in my Miata friend group. This is one of the most fantastic automotive videos I've ever seen - and the effort involved in producing it is evident, superb job. Cheers!
Thank-you so much for your kind comment, it means a lot. I'm so pleased you've enjoyed the video so much, and thanks for sharing it with your friends, I hope they enjoy it too! You're quite correct, it really is a car with a lot of heart!
I'd love to see all the special editions!
I never saw this come up in my feed before. But I watched it from beginning to end. Thanks for confirming what I've always know about my 1990 NA. It's a special car. You see mine is painted in the design studio in California test colors of late 1989. Namely the Seafoam green. A little more special it has a Jackson racing MK1 SC under the bonnet (hood). I simply love this little roadster. And I have a few to compare it to. This car truly has brought back the roadster and FUN cars to the marketplace. Now 30+ years it's more significant then some others you might see at car shows even if it gets little respect from some in attendance. Yes the answer always is M I A T A
As an MX-5 NB owner, thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! One day I'll be sure to make a video on the history of the NB too.
I own an NB2 and NC2 and have watched your video 2x back to back. It's that great! Kudos!
Thanks, Tony. I'm really pleased you've enjoyed it so much!
Fantastic video, thank you. And if you are able to talk about the special editions, I would love that too.
Thanks, Nigel. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'll certainly be making the Special Editions video at some point in the future.
This is absolutely brilliant!
Thank-you! I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.
We definitely want the Special Edition video (but in the video it looks like you listed a few concept cars among them).
The Best video I’ve ever seen ever! Thank you so much for it! Feel so proud and happy to be a part of the MX5 Community
CZcams is usually cited as Hell's rabbit hole, but sometimes it's heart-warming to see extensive & well-made videos like this. It really was a pleasure
I have watched and rewatched this video. Absolutely award worthy writing and production 👑
Amazingly detailed and well researched. Thanks for all the hard work!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Best miata video I have seen in my life.
Thank-you, Gerardo! I'm happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
After 18 years of ownership of various miatas, I didn't know all the details you provided for in this awesome video! I had 2 1992 sunburst yellow miatas and neved knew that is was originally a white car with a coat of sunburst yellow oversprayed over the white paint! I always thought it was a 3 coat yellow paint! I also ignored that the original color on white cars had a clear coat sealing it :O
Thanks, Antonio. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and found it insightful! I was super pleased when I learnt about the Sunburst Yellow Miata's paint process too. It was such a simple yet clever solution to the patchy paint problem.
Learned so much miata history even after owning and obsessing over miatas the last 6 years. Appreciating miatas even more now if even possible. Amazing video!
Thanks, Danny! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Yesterday came across your channel. I wanted to know more about this roadster. WoW, thank you so much for your time to make this film. I am picking up a 2008 NC at the Mazda dealer today!! I am proud to ride this incredible Mazda with a rich history. Here in The Netherlands it is going to be a joy to ride after selling my Harley Davidson Fatboy also with a rich history!! Keep us enthousiats with your experience to ride these MX-5 Roadsters. Fun!!
I watched the whole thing again. Delightful twice. Bought the book too.
Thanks for watching and then rewatching! I'm glad you enjoyed it both times. I hope you enjoy the book, it's a fantastic read!
@@AveragetoPoor I would like to get more information on the rear suspension. The whole car was so thought out. The engineering effort and attention to the drive train and rear double wishbone suspension has peaked my interest. In particular the softer bushing and the affect it has on handling. Your video has been the only one I know of to point this out. The Miata is so modifiable and like the Chevy, Ford and less so Mopar of the sixties and early seventies,the after market parts are plentiful. I say less so on the Mopar because some parts for those cars now are really hard to find. No so the case with Ford and Chevy, at least with my efforts. This is one of the things we enjoyed because of the ease to personalize your “Ride.” Miata aftermarket parts are wild, fun and more importantly available. And the early models are simple and and amateur such as myself can repair them. The Internet is ripe with people documenting what they have done to their Miata with great detail. Personally such videos has taken the fear out of tinkering with my car and has fed my addiction. You have added to that addiction because I have such pride that I own one of the first Miatas born January 1990. That perhaps is a silly thing but nevertheless I have more of an appreciation of this car than I would if I had chosen a car with less of a history. In my cars case, I know the complete history as she is a local car and I know all of the previous owners personally. Everyone must own a red convertible at least once in their lives and I have mine. Back to the rear suspension, I fear big mistakes can be made especially in alignment by a shop which does not know that the suspension is indeed different from others. This is the whole point of the ramble. Thank you for providing such good Miata “crack.” Miata Crack would be a great name for a website come to think of it. Ummmm, Thanks again.
Really good video with a lot of work :D
Thank-you!
Had a `89 Miata in Germany ( no 3. brake light, no lever to open the bonnet ), than a NB 10.Anni and now a ND 2.0. Also still have my trusted RX7 FC Turbo ... Great Video !
That's a lovely history of cars. The 10th Anniversary Edition is one of my favourite NBs! Thanks for watching!
Such an underrated channel. It's a crime you don't have more subs!
That's kind of you to say. Thanks, Lewis.
I have my Na in Brazil for about 15 years now. I read many books and even went to 3 laguna seca anniversary events and track days.
Have also made some mods and keep learning all this time about the Miata and most off all, driving it.
And I can tell that this video is just Great.
Congrats !!👍
Hi Claudio, I'm so glad after 15 years you're still enjoying your NA so much, it sounds like you've had many adventures in your car!
Thank-you for watching the video and for your kind comment!
this is one hell of a video.
i cant fathom the fact there's over 200 miatas for sale in greece, where i live, but im going to attempt to buy one as my first car this summer and i truly hope i can convince my dad , who does not care about cars whatsoever. I'll make sure to show him this video as to why i'd want one.
very well done job mate, i expected you to be much bigger than what you are.
Thanks for watching, Ricy. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video! All the best with buying a Miata this summer. A few years ago my dad, who wasn't particularly passionate about cars at the time, bought himself an NC Miata and not only does he love it, but it also ignited his passion for cars. If you can get you dad to take one for a test drive, I reckon he'll become hooked too! Best of luck!
@@AveragetoPoor ah, that's great to hear and didn't expect such a positive reply! I'll definitely find a way to make him drive one!
Amazing video!
Congrats! did not fast foward a second!
Thank-you for watching, Joao. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video!
I own a 94 and in a way I'm surprised the Miata even made it to production.
Mazda made the RX7 at the time, had competition (British roadsters, Alfas), the fox body Mustang (I own a 91) could be had with a manual in coupe, hatch and convertible configurations and the MR2 nailed the baby Ferrari mid engine RWD layout/look. The Mercury Capri and eventually the Ford Probe, which was originally pitched to replace the RWDnMustang, completed the FWD front engine idea, and despite the niche market it sold like hotcakes and thank goodness Mazda did their market research and continues to produce the Miata.
This.. is a proper historical documentary. Thank you. :)
Thanks for watching!
I would be very interested in an all limited edition episode. Especially if it’s done as good as this one. Cheers.
I'll certainly be making the special edition episode in the future. Thanks for watching!
Beautifully put together video, both narratively and visually. It's the perfect love letter to the NA. Transforms this model from just another car you see on the road to an icon representing a piece of automotive history.
So please more video about the special edition...
Coming from a litre bike enthusiast , my mx5 changed my life, smiles per gallon❤️
This is remarkable! Thank you, on behalf of all Miata NA owners!
Thank-you for your kind comment. I'm really happy you enjoyed the video!
23:36 Learned something new about the MX-5. That's freaking genius 🤯🤯
Brilliantly researched, narrated and executed. I have now watched this twice and likely to watch it again in the future. The amount of work in pulling this together isn’t lost on me. Well done!!
Thank-you so much for watching, Tom, and for your kind comment too! I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video.
Still got mine 25 years on . Lots of smiles .
Miata special editions please!
This is wonderful work, thank you for the time and efforts you put into this.
Bob was the answer 😁
Grade A content earned a sub. keep up the good work.
Thank-you, Steven!
I thought I knew quite a lot about MX5's but I learned loads from this video. Thanks for uploading.
I'm glad you found it informative, Jai. Thanks for watching!
@@AveragetoPoor Informative and entertaining. I'm currently half way through your Ireland road trip series. Equally as good and highly recommended. Your production values are spot on.
Such a well researched and excellently produced video. I rarely comment on things, but such a good watch, an hour flew by. I'd love to see the special editions video ( the special s to be specific). Keep up the awesome work buddy. Cheers.
Thanks for your kind words, Philip. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video. I'll be sure to make that special editions video in the future!
Dude, this was awesome!!
This needs way more views! amazing efforts for an hour long video. As an NA owner, I wholeheartedly approve. I've had a smile on my face the entire time and i'm only 15 minutes in!
So informative, I was transfixed for the whole hour! I never realised that there were so many special editions and by the same token have wondered why certain NA's fetched such a price; now I know. I have a 2002 MX-5 Mk 2.5 1.8 sport, a joy to drive and own. It's nice to understand fully it's pedigree. Thank you.
Such quality content - thanks for making this
Great video! Instructive and fun.
Beautifully done. Thank you for this!
Absolutely fantastic video, well done.
i love this video and the miata, thank you so much for making this
One of, if not, THE best video on the NA. You made me realize how passionate I am about this model when at the last 5 or something minutes I was really feeling moved and tearing up. Exceptional film, I really hope to get one for myself one day!
Very creative and informative video. Thx. Good enough that I subscribed.
A very well researched and presented video !!!
Spectacular presentation, thank you for the effort!
Love this look back into history 👏👏👏
I definitely want the Special Edition video! That would be awesome to look at!
This was such a well made and well researched video. good watch for sure
This was fascinating to watch. Phenomenal job!
Waouh ! Super bien réalisé ! Quel travail !!
Merci, je suis heureux que vous ayez apprécié la vidéo!
Brilliant. Thanks for producing this Brilliant vlog. Well done.
Another really cool video mate. Cant believe you only have 10k subs.
It would be really nice to see a video on the MG cars like the 2000's MG tf.
Thank-you for watching and for your kind comment! I'm very happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the video suggestion, the MG F and TF have always been cars I've found very interesting (for both their good and bad reputations), so I would love to one day in the future delve further into their intricacies.
amazing video! and still in love with my mx-5 na i owned a long time ago!
Great video Graham 🙂
What an amazing video, so original, such a great work. It would be very interesting to see a second episode about the Next Miata models. I just subscribed
Great job making this video! I learned a lot about the car. I hope you do a similar NC video!