Celebrating 10 Years of Sublime Driving Sportiness with the Mazda MX-5

Mazda's universally adored MX-5 roadster, now in its fourth generation, celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Philippines.

- By Manny N. De Los Reyes

Affectionately called the "ND Miata" by fans and enthusiasts, no other sports car comes close to its relative affordability, practical performance, everyday reliability, and proven longevity.

Few cars are as instantly recognizable as an MX-5. No other sports car brings instant admiration, helping make it the centerpiece in the Mazda's community's unique sense of camaraderie—one that brings with it a genuinely nostalgic appeal unseen elsewhere.

Having debuted in the Philippines in 2015 in its fourth-generation MX-5 form, the current Miata was developed from the ground up to exude a classic, timeless profile that blends the allure of an open-top roadster with the ultimate expression of Mazda's Jinba-Ittai philosophy. Translating to "horse and rider as one," it makes the MX-5 drive like it's an extension of the driver. One of its most endearing qualities is how its driving dynamics can be enjoyed, regardless of the skill level of the driver.