X

1999-2005 Mazda Miata: Fixed headlights and more power

The second-generation Miata lost its flip-up headlights, but gained a lot of charm.

steven-ewing-headshot
steven-ewing-headshot
Steven Ewing
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
1 of 21 Mazda

The Miata lost its flip-up headlights in the NB generation.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
2 of 21 Mazda

The Miata was also a little wider and heavier than before.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
3 of 21 Mazda

Power came from a 2.0-liter engine, with 140 horsepower and 116 pound-feet of torque.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
4 of 21 Mazda

A five-speed manual transmission was standard, but a six-speed manual was optional.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 of 21 Mazda

The plastic rear window was replaced with a glass setup.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
6 of 21 Mazda

Standard 15-inch wheels replaced the 14s of the earlier generation.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
7 of 21 Mazda

An update in 2001 brought new headlights and 3 more horsepower.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
8 of 21 Mazda

The turbocharged Mazdaspeed Miata arrived in 2004.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
9 of 21 Mazda

Just over 5,000 Mazdaspeed Miatas were produced.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
10 of 21 Mazda

Keep scrolling for more photos of the second-generation Mazda Miata.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
11 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
12 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
13 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
14 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
15 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
16 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
17 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
18 of 21 Mazda
NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
19 of 21 Mazda

2001 Mazda Miata.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
20 of 21 Mazda

1999 Mazda Miata.

NB Mazda MX-5 Miata
21 of 21 Mazda

2000 Mazda Miata.

More Galleries

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Super Size Me
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Super Size Me

28 Photos
Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures)
yamaha01.jpg

Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures)

16 Photos
CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures)
dia-de-los-muertos-3318-001.jpg

CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures)

9 Photos
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: concept cars
conceptss01_440.jpg

2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: concept cars

14 Photos
Best sound bars under $300
polk-magnifi-mini-15.jpg

Best sound bars under $300

18 Photos
2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke reports for diesel duty
2018 Ford F-150 diesel

2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke reports for diesel duty

22 Photos
Music-friendly cell phone accessories

Music-friendly cell phone accessories

11 Photos