MAZDA Miata Celebrates 35th Anniversary

The Mazda Miata is a legendary roadster with a rich history. This year, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata celebrates its 35^th anniversary, and for its entire life on the road, it has captivated drivers with its lightweight design, perfect vehicle balance, and exhilarating driving experience. At Med Center Mazda covers some of the model’s history and takes a peek at the 35^th Anniversary Special Edition.

The MAZDA Miata: A Brief History

Launched in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show, the Mazda Miata instantly gave new life to the sports car landscape. It was inspired by classic British roadsters but featured increased reliability derived from Japanese design principles. The roadster offered, and continues to offer, a budget-friendly and accessible path to open-top driving fun.

The core principle of the Mazda Miata is jinba ittai (horse and rider as one). This is personified by its lightweight construction and front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, which have remained consistent through the vehicle’s four generations on the road. The model’s enduring popularity has earned it a Guinness World Record as the best-selling two-seat sports car in history.

35^th Anniversary Special Edition

To commemorate this special milestone, Mazda has released the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata 35^th Anniversary edition. This limited-production model is based on the top-of-the-line Grand Touring trim and is available in both soft top and retractable fastback versions. Distinguishing features include:

• Artisan Red Metallic paintwork
• Matching tan Nappa leather wrapped key fob sleeve
• Tan Nappa leather with special tan interior trimming
• 35^th Anniversary logo embossed in the head rests

Experience History with the 2025 MAZDA MX-5 Miata

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Mazda Miata or a new convert, the friendly team at Med Center Mazda is ready to get you behind the wheel of this classic roadster. Celebrate the 35^th anniversary at Med Center Mazda today!