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MORE than most automakers, Mazda has consistently embraced the importance of building cars that are fun. Not the fastest, not the most powerful, but cars that put a smile on your face, whether it be the Mazda3 or Mazda6 sedans.
Whether you call it an MX-5, a Miata, or an MX-5 Miata, the fact remains that you’ve known what it is and what it’s all about for 25 years . . . FUN.