Mazda has made more than 1.2 million MX-5 Miatas in the 35 years since its launch, and there's a good reason for that.

Think of the Toyota AE86 Corolla and the C5 Corvettes - and, of course, the NA Mazda MX-5 Miata from the early '90s... Sadly, pop-up headlights aren't a modern feature. What we gained in ...

Mazda is already planning the fifth generation of the evergreen sports car, and there are no plans to stray from the formula.

Fortunately, Mazda has confirmed that the next-gen Miata will carry on as a lightweight, stick-shifted roadster.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata, also known simply as the Miata ... wearing a more aggressive look than its predecessors, with squinty headlights, sharper body angles and a slightly wider and lower stance.

This focus on compact dimensions and low mass will no doubt aid handling, but another advantage is that it means the 2027 ...