The Mazda MX-5 (NA) is over thirty years old but still in its golden age. Motor enthusiasts with a Miata in their garage number in the thousands, millions throughout the history of this lightweight sports car. In Europe it has become the whim of the young and not so young, who seek to experience the pure and fun driving sensations of a 115 hp rear end. Many will recognize it for its characteristic retractable headlights , an aesthetic detail that has also caused the occasional maintenance problem to its owners. Fortunately, Mazda knows the importance of this car for its legacy and has launched the expansion of the catalog of spare parts and parts for this first generation of the MX-5 . In turn, the Japanese firm looks to the present with the launch of the MyMazda application , created to eliminate the barriers that exist between the car and the driver.
Mazda celebrates its first centenary as a vehicle manufacturer in this chaotic and dramatic 2020. The difficulties are part of the essence of a firm that was reborn from its ashes after the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the town where its parent is located. The Mukainada spirit helps them find the strength to look into the future, without losing sight of who they were. That is why the recovery of models such as the Mazda MX-5 (NA), a sports car launched in 1989 and which placed them on the radar of European buyers, is so important. With this new catalog, the firm offers a total of 117 pieces that will facilitate restoration projects for this automotive unicorn. Mazda has consulted with specialty dealers and Miata clubs across Europe to hit the nail on the head with the products most in need.
The parts will be manufactured in Japan, meeting the specifications of the original components but using the latest technology and methods. For example, the soft top will be manufactured with procedures that improve its resistance, but using the same materials found in the first generation Miata. Enkei Wheels will manufacture alloy wheels that will mimic the finish of the original design, improving their weight and durability. There will also be new spare parts for the window pulley, pistons for the brake calipers, moving parts and so on up to 117 pieces.
From past to future
During this 2020 we have been able to observe Mazda’s ability to pay tribute to its history with the most avant-garde products. The firm is in the throes of the launch of its first 100% electric model: the Mazda MX-30. This vehicle has prompted the development of the new MyMazda application, an app that can now be downloaded from the AppStore and the Google Play Store . This latest version introduces specific functionalities for zero-emission cars, such as the compact SUV that we were able to test a few weeks ago, such as the warning in case of not connecting the plug correctly. You can also control this load through the application, manage it and find out about the status of the battery and its autonomy.
During the circulation, users of the MyMazda app will be able to see the charging points near their location. In addition, when you enter it on your mobile, you will know the types of connectors it has, its opening hours and even mark it as an intermediate point or destination in the browser. What’s more, the driver (or co-pilot) can select up to three destinations in one operation and load that route to the navigator without having to be inside the MX-30 . Or better yet, if you want to arrive with the car warm, you can activate the heating ten minutes before from home and be calm when parking it, since you will know if it is properly closed or where you have parked it in a shopping center.
