Images: Mazda NB MX-5 (1998-05)
Released in March 1998, the Mazda NB Series I (NB.I) MX-5 was a two-door convertible, available with a soft-top or removable fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) hardtop. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the rear-wheel drive NB.I MX-5 was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was initially mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Limited-run 10th Anniversary and Heritage editions, however, were fitted with a six-speed manual transmission… Read full Mazda NB MX-5 review
Images: Mazda NB.II MX-5 (2000-02)
Released in October 2000, the Mazda NB Series II (NB.II) MX-5 introduced a new 1.8-litre BP-ZE engine, stiffer chadswas and a six-speed manual transmission. In January 2002, the turbocharged MX-5 SP was released and a four-speed automatic transmission was introduced for the standard MX-5. The Mazda NB.II MX-5 could be identified by its revised front bumper, slimmer headlights, fog lamps (incorporated into the air dam) and clear tail-lights. Inside, the steering wheel featured a Mazda logo, while the white-faced instruments had amber back lighting and chrome ring surrounds.
Images: Mazda NB.III MX-5 (2002-03)
Released in October 2002, the NB Series III (NB.III) was a minor update for the MX-5 range, with the engines slightly detuned to comply with Euro III emission standards.
Images: Mazda NB.IV (2003-05)
Released in November 2003, the NB Series IV (NB.IV) MX-5 introduced a number of minor updates. In 2004, the MX-5 range was expanded with the introduction of the turbocharged MX-5 SE.
