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Mazda

MX-5 Miata NB

8s0–60 MPH
192TOP SPEED KPH
140HORSEPOWER

Notes

The Mazda MX-5 Miata NB belongs to the second generation of Mazda MX-5, manufactured from 1998 until 2005 in the Mazda Assembly plant in Hiroshima (Japan). This particular model of the MX-5 continued to be a lightweight, front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster, and even though it lacks the stylish retractable headlamps of its predecessor, the NB is also the only Miata model coming with a factory-built turbocharger. It is a two-passenger, two-door sports car with a four (automatic) to six-speed (manual) transmission and a much-improved brake system, tires, and wheels, which makes it a great deal if you’re an enthusiast. The MX-5 Miata comes with 195/50 tires on 15-inch rims both front and back in the sports model and a braking system including vented discs in the front and back wheels.

With a 1.6 inline-4 gasoline engine with a 97.5 cubic inches (1597 cm3) capacity under the hood, the top speed for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is around 119 mph (191 km/h). The 1.8 L engine model can reach up to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of around 130mph (210 km/h). Driving the Mazda MX-5 Miata NB makes you experience a great feeling, with its powerful, refined, and reliable design, all wrapped up in an affordable package. If you love fast cars and great designs, the NB might be a good choice for you.

Rank
horsepower
140
WEIGHT KG
1,065
Power to Weight
0.13
CURRENT VALUE
$12,500

OEM Specs

engine Description
The 1.8L BP-4W engine
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
8 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
192
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$20,150
gearbox
5 SPEED MANUAL
torque
133 N.M
Model Years
1998-2005

YEAR NOTES

1998: Mazda introduced Second generation NB Miatas
2001: Power increased to 142 horsepower, introduction of the Special Edition with leather seats and Nardi accessories, and upgraded suspension for better handling.
2002: New "Mazdaspeed" package available, including Bilstein shocks and sportier suspension tuning; introduction of the "Special Edition" with unique color and trim options.
2004: Mazdaspeed Miata launched, featuring a turbocharged 1.8L engine with 178 horsepower, unique body kit, and upgraded brakes and suspension.
2005: Final year of the NB generation; Mazdaspeed model continued with minor cosmetic changes. The NB was succeeded by the NC generation in 2006.

Compare to

Popular Mazda MX-5 Miata NB Mods by Level

From 195 documented builds

TrendsNB Miata track builds typically begin with Falken RT660 tires, 949 Racing 6UL wheels, Xida coilovers, and a Racing Beat front sway bar. As builds escalate, enthusiasts move to forced induction or engine swaps like the Honda K24A2, paired with Nitto NT01s and advanced aero like the APR GT250. Full race builds often feature Honda F22C1 engines and custom cages.

Medium

OEM Pace+3.6% 103 builds
Tires Falken Azenis RT66016· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS10· Yokohama Advan A0484· Hankook Ventus RS44· Kumho Ecsta V7304
Suspension Racing Beat Front Sway Bar18· 949 Racing Xida8· BC Racing BR5· MeisterR ClubRace5· Xida Coilovers4
Brakes EBC Yellowstuff4· Hawk DTC-604· Project Mu Club Racer3· R1concepts Track Pads3· Wilwood Proportioning Valve2
Intake/Exhaust Racing Beat Header4· K&N Intake4· Mazda BP5A Headers2· Racing Beat Race Muffler2· Mazda Squaretop Intake Manifold2
Power/Tune MegaSquirt MS32· 5XRacing Adjustable Timing Wheel1· KPower KSwap1· MSLabs MS3 Basic1· Link G4X1
Aero Nine Lives Racing Medium Downforce Kit5· APR GT-2505· EP Style Air Dam2· EP Style Undertray2· Supermiata Spoiler2
Drivetrain Torsen Differential2· Torsen Type 2 LSD2· Fine Cut Short Shifter1· JDM 3.6 Differential1· Supermiata Clutch1
Wheels 949 Racing 6UL3· Konig Dekagram2· Konig Hypergram2· Jongbloed Racing 15x92· Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.21
Weight Sparco Rev2· Sparco Sprint2· Sparco Bucket Seats1· Sparco Evo1· Sparco Corsa1
Other Hard Dog Roll Bar4· Frame Stiffener2· Nardi Deep Corn2· Supermiata Coolant Reroute1· V8 Roadsters Frame Rails1

Heavy

OEM Pace+8.2% 27 builds
Tires Hankook Ventus RS43· Nitto NT012· BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S2· Falken Azenis RT6602· Toyo Proxes RR2
Suspension Supermiata Xida4· Racing Beat Front Sway Bar2· BC Racing Coilovers1· Bilstein Adjustable Height Coilovers1· Racing Beat Hollow Front Sway Bar1
Brakes Brofab FBBK2· K-Sport 8-Pot Brakes1· Mazda Miata Sport Brakes1· Porterfield R4 Brake Pads1· PFC 971
Intake/Exhaust Edelbrock 70mm Throttle Body1· BRP Stage One Tuning Hiflow Intake Manifold1· Jackson Racing Header1· Goodwin Racing Midpipe1· Roadstersport III Muffler1
Power/Tune Honda K24A23· BorgWarner EFR 71633· MaxxECU2· Track Dog Racing Rotrex Supercharger2· GReddy E-Manage Black1
Aero GLTC Splitter1· APR GT-250 Wing1
Drivetrain BMW GS7D36SG DCT2· Mazda 6-Speed Manual Transmission1· Torsen LSD1· Fuji 3.636 Rear Differential1· ACT Clutch1
Wheels 949 Racing 6UL1· Jongbloed Series 5001· Jongbloed Racing 15x91· Konig Wheels1
Weight Sparco Racing Seat2· Stripped Interior1
Other PWR Radiator1· GasHead Motorworks Custom Coolant Re-route1· Hard Dog Roll Bar1· Roll Cage1· Custom Roll Cage1

Race

OEM Pace+9.3% 51 builds
Tires Falken Azenis RT6605· Maxxis RC-15· Hoosier R74· Hoosier A73· BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S2
Suspension 949 Racing Xida5· Racing Beat Front Sway Bar5· Supermiata Rear Sway Bar4· 949 Racing Xida Gen 13· FCM Shocks2
Brakes Wilwood Dynapro2· Wilwood Big Brake Kit2· K-Sport 8-Pot Brakes1· Hawk DTC-601· PBS Trackday1
Intake/Exhaust Racing Beat Header2· G19 Manifold1· ISR Performance Single Exit Exhaust1· Racing Beat Race Exhaust1· Mazda Squaretop Intake Manifold1
Power/Tune Honda K24 Swap4· GM LS32· ME221 ECU2· Honda F22C11· Honda F22C1 Engine1
Aero 9 Lives Racing Medium Downforce Kit3· APR GTC-300 Wing2· APR GT-2502· 9 Lives Racing Aero1· APR GTC-2001
Drivetrain Torsen LSD3· Honda F22C1 Transmission1· Kaaz 1.5 Way LSD1· Mazda OEM Torsen LSD1· OS Giken LSD1
Wheels 949 Racing 6UL4· Konig Freeform2· Advanti Storm2· 949 Racing 6ULR1
Weight Stripped Interior2· Sparco Sprint1
Other Custom Roll Cage2· AiM Solo1· Blackbird Fabworx 18 Point Cage1· AIM MXS1· GC Fabrications Roll Bar1

Lap Times

Time Track Car Mod Driver Tire Lap Date Date Added vs Predict Pace
1:17.3 SM P L M G C Sandown International Motor Raceway Stock 20 Feb, 2023 20 Mar, 2024 -11.64s +15.90%
1:35.0 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) Race 29 Jul, 2017 17 Jan, 2026 -14.3s +14.96%
1:41.9 SM L M G P Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Stock 08 Dec, 2019 21 Jun, 2021 -13.32s +13.95%
1:01.2 SM P C L M G O Broadford Speedway Stock 01 May, 2025 03 May, 2025 -8.25s +13.90%
1:18.2 Raceway Park of the Midlands (Short Course) Medium 16 Aug, 2024 11 Feb, 2026 -10.37s +13.64%
1:37.7 L M G SM Spreewaldring STC Motodrom Stock 21 Mar, 2022 22 Jan, 2026 -12.19s +13.33%
1:02.9 SM L M P G Wakefield Park Raceway Stock 06 Jun, 2019 21 Jun, 2021 -7.01s +11.56%
1:05.3 C G O Pocono Raceway (South East option 1 CCW) Race 03 Oct, 2025 07 Oct, 2025 -7.34s +10.93%
45.3 Kakucsring (CW) Medium 23 Oct, 2025 12 Jun, 2026 -4.65s +9.77%
1:55.4 L P Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5 CCW) Medium 29 May, 2024 05 Jun, 2024 -10.05s +8.84%
1:29.9 Tor Kielce (Little Loop) Medium 29 Aug, 2021 22 Nov, 2025 -7.36s +8.51%
1:44.8 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 27 Aug, 2021 12 Feb, 2022 -9.17s +8.34%
1:08.3 SM L M G P Calder Park Raceway Stock 21 Sep, 2013 18 Jan, 2026 -4.93s +7.62%
1:46.8 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 14 Nov, 2018 19 Jun, 2021 -7.77s +6.98%
1:33.0 G GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) Race 09 Jun, 2025 02 Aug, 2025 -6.5s +6.75%
1:27.7 G Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) Race 04 Aug, 2025 16 Mar, 2026 -5.19s +5.73%
1:19.5 M L G Arroyo Seco Raceway (CCW) Medium 26 Sep, 2023 08 Oct, 2023 -4.39s +5.67%
1:39.0 G C Okayama International Circuit Race 16 Mar, 2017 28 Oct, 2023 -5.56s +5.59%
1:19.4 L G Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) Light 20 Feb, 2018 19 Jun, 2021 -4.2s +5.26%
1:12.8 M Achna Speedway Medium 03 Feb, 2024 12 Jan, 2026 -3.57s +5.04%
1:29.0 G Circuit Grand Bayou (1.8 Mile) Race 02 Oct, 2011 17 Jan, 2026 -4.27s +4.78%
1:22.1 G SM Arroyo Seco Raceway (CW) Medium 22 Apr, 2019 03 Jan, 2024 -3.77s +4.73%
1:28.9 G Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) Race 29 Sep, 2019 21 Jun, 2021 -4.3s +4.71%
1:51.0 G Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) Race 25 Oct, 2022 22 Jan, 2023 -5.36s +4.70%
2:12.9 Buttonwillow Raceway (25CCW) Stock 21 Oct, 2016 12 Jan, 2026 -5.61s +4.54%
1:19.9 G Thunderhill (West) Race 18 Apr, 2022 21 Oct, 2024 -3.69s +4.47%
1:30.0 Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) Medium 05 Oct, 2021 13 Oct, 2022 warning
1:16.6 G Auto Club Speedway (Infield Road Course) Heavy 25 Sep, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -3.2s +4.14%
55.9 C G O Tor Łódź Race 18 Jun, 2020 18 May, 2023 -2.43s +4.13%
2:47.5 M Circuito Ascari Resort Light 25 Oct, 2021 16 Nov, 2021 -6.18s +4.01%
1:05.9 SM L M G P C O Canaan Motor Club (CCW) Medium 05 Oct, 2020 21 Jan, 2026 -2.48s +3.87%
2:03.2 Buttonwillow Raceway (25CCW) Race 16 Oct, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -4.75s +3.82%
1:47.9 L M G GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CCW) Medium 27 May, 2024 25 Feb, 2026 -3.98s +3.82%
1:39.4 M NCCAR (CW) Medium 10 Jun, 2017 17 Jan, 2026 -3.59s +3.74%
1:22.9 G Grattan Raceway Heavy 01 Oct, 2023 19 Nov, 2023 -3.09s +3.64%
1:17.8 G Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Race 14 Oct, 2021 13 Sep, 2022 -2.84s +3.55%
1:36.0 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Medium 29 Jun, 2024 05 Jul, 2024 -3.24s +3.40%
1:24.2 Driveway Austin Motorsports (Grand Prix Course L3) Race 10 Apr, 2014 01 Feb, 2026 flag
1:39.8 Carolina Motorsports Park Heavy 21 Feb, 2022 03 Nov, 2024 -3.42s +3.36%
1:06.3 G Talladega Gran Prix Raceway Race 15 May, 2026 15 May, 2026 -2.22s +3.31%
1:21.4 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets CCW Pre 2022) Race 29 May, 2017 19 Jun, 2021 -2.73s +3.26%
1:22.9 G Grattan Raceway Race 01 Aug, 2023 26 Jul, 2024 -2.7s +3.17%
1:33.5 G Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Race 11 Aug, 2022 10 May, 2023 -2.99s +3.13%
1:35.8 Laguna Seca (Current) Heavy 14 Dec, 2023 27 May, 2024 -3.04s +3.12%
1:59.0 M L Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CW) Medium 27 Jul, 2008 17 Jan, 2026 -3.56s +3.10%
2:25.6 Circuit de Charade Stock 11 Apr, 2021 26 Nov, 2021 -3.95s +2.92%
1:23.7 G Serres Racing Circuit Race 11 Apr, 2024 09 Feb, 2026 -2.48s +2.90%
2:08.7 M L G Pocono Raceway (North South Option 3 CW) Medium 20 Jul, 2025 24 Jul, 2025 -3.37s +2.72%
2:52.4 M Ozark International Raceway Stock 21 Jul, 2025 24 Aug, 2025 -4.26s +2.66%
1:46.3 G Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW) Medium 26 Oct, 2024 28 Oct, 2024 -2.66s +2.59%
1:36.4 Laguna Seca (Current) Race 27 Feb, 2024 28 Jun, 2024 -2.51s +2.56%
1:10.9 Achna Speedway Race 02 May, 2026 15 May, 2026 -1.83s +2.53%
1:36.4 G Barber Motorsports Park Race 23 Nov, 2022 20 Aug, 2024 -2.42s +2.46%
1:59.5 M Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) Medium 14 Dec, 2012 15 Jun, 2021 -2.84s +2.46%
1:14.5 Autodrom Sosnová Light 25 Jun, 2023 21 Jan, 2026 -1.69s +2.45%
1:36.0 G Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) Race 19 Jul, 2020 21 Jun, 2021 -2.39s +2.44%
1:39.8 Lausitzring (GP DTM) Race 22 Jun, 2018 15 Feb, 2026 -2.44s +2.44%
1:22.8 Autodromo di Modena (CW) Medium 01 May, 2022 23 Jan, 2026 -1.95s +2.42%
1:54.0 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 29 Jun, 2011 19 Jun, 2021 -2.79s +2.40%
1:22.8 Thunderhill (West) Race 29 Apr, 2018 19 Jun, 2021 -2s +2.38%
1:39.0 GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) Heavy 22 May, 2023 31 Oct, 2023 -2.33s +2.32%
1:01.9 L M Pheasant Wood Circuit Medium 08 Sep, 2023 01 Mar, 2024 -1.36s +2.26%
1:05.8 L M G P C O Canaan Motor Club (CCW) Medium 30 Jul, 2022 09 Jan, 2024 -1.41s +2.16%
1:46.6 G Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (CCW) Race 05 Dec, 2020 31 Aug, 2021 -2.33s +2.15%
1:10.0 Canaan Motor Club (CCW) Stock 05 Oct, 2020 19 Jan, 2026 -1.39s +2.13%
1:21.8 G Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) Heavy 05 Sep, 2022 14 Sep, 2022 -1.71s +2.05%
1:16.6 G Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Race 04 Dec, 2011 14 Jun, 2021 -1.56s +1.99%
2:09.9 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Light 19 Dec, 2022 13 Aug, 2024 -2.35s +1.96%
1:25.1 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Medium 02 Dec, 2024 08 Dec, 2024 -1.6s +1.95%
1:21.7 Sandown International Motor Raceway Race 24 May, 2018 21 Jun, 2021 -1.6s +1.93%
1:02.4 L M Tor Krzywa Medium 14 Jun, 2021 01 Feb, 2026 -1.13s +1.87%
2:13.6 G NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) Race 05 Apr, 2021 21 Jun, 2021 -2.53s +1.86%
1:07.8 M Canaan Motor Club (CW) Medium 01 May, 2022 21 Jan, 2026 -1.2s +1.83%
40.0 Driveway Austin Motorsports (Fiorano L1 Course) Stock 17 Mar, 2012 14 Sep, 2021 -0.68s +1.81%
1:35.0 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Heavy 25 Aug, 2024 10 Sep, 2024 -1.73s +1.79%
2:12.1 G Thunderhill (Llihrednuht) Race 30 Apr, 2023 13 Aug, 2024 -2.29s +1.72%
1:52.5 M Tor Poznan Stock 23 Oct, 2018 11 Feb, 2026 -1.78s +1.71%
1:33.4 G Sonoma Raceway (NASCAR Chute) Race 24 Jun, 2023 29 Jan, 2026 -1.6s +1.70%
1:01.6 L M Tor Łódź Medium 13 Sep, 2021 29 Jan, 2026 -1s +1.67%
1:17.5 Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Heavy 02 Apr, 2022 15 Aug, 2022 -1.3s +1.66%
2:12.4 G Nürburgring (GP Full) Race 14 Jul, 2021 16 Apr, 2024 -2.21s +1.65%
2:31.9 G NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) Medium 27 Sep, 2020 04 Dec, 2022 -2.42s +1.65%
1:53.5 L M G Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5-CW) Medium 25 May, 2019 12 Jan, 2026 -1.73s +1.54%
1:15.9 Achna Speedway Medium 19 Dec, 2021 10 May, 2023 -1.1s +1.51%
1:19.4 Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Medium 07 Apr, 2019 21 Jun, 2021 -1.12s +1.43%
1:35.0 Road Atlanta Race 14 Mar, 2023 20 Aug, 2024 -1.34s +1.40%
1:36.0 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Race 10 Apr, 2019 21 Jun, 2021 -1.35s +1.39%
1:36.0 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Race 01 Aug, 2020 21 Jun, 2021 -1.34s +1.38%
1:50.2 Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) Race 16 Aug, 2009 13 Jun, 2021 -1.53s +1.37%
2:09.8 Circuit des Ecuyers Light 25 May, 2024 11 Feb, 2026 -1.62s +1.35%
1:12.4 Achna Speedway Heavy 25 Feb, 2024 14 Mar, 2024 -0.97s +1.33%
1:32.4 M Donnington Park National Circuit Medium 10 Jul, 2012 24 Jan, 2026 flag
1:53.6 M Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM) Medium
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21 Sep, 2024 13 Mar, 2026 -1.42s +1.30%
1:57.6 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) Race 25 Apr, 2023 15 Aug, 2024 -1.5s +1.26%
1:09.0 G Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (North Track-CW) Race 16 May, 2015 18 Jan, 2026 -0.88s +1.26%
50.7 Autodrome Montmagny Medium 07 Sep, 2020 28 Jan, 2026 warning
1:00.5 G Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) Race 13 Mar, 2021 31 Aug, 2021 -0.76s +1.24%
1:14.8 G Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) Race 14 Mar, 2024 26 Jun, 2024 -0.93s +1.23%
1:24.2 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets CCW Pre 2022) Race 09 May, 2009 17 Jan, 2026 -1.05s +1.23%
1:28.3 Thunderhill (West) Medium 28 Mar, 2025 26 Apr, 2025 -1.05s +1.23%

Top Modified MX-5 Miata NB

Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
2005 (SgtF/Race) Sgtfluffy Race 140 40 Ventus F200 205/50/15 -14.7s
2000 ... Race -10.33s
2000 (w/RT660) Jon Roed Race 200 AZENIS RT660 195/50/15 -10.11s
1999 (Black Mamba) SmittyZ Race 135 40 A7 225/45/15 -8.98s
2000 (w/AR-1) Bronson McNemar Race 404 100 AR-1 275/35/15 -7.39s
2004 first racing Race 350 100 Direzza DZ03G 255/40/17 -6.99s
2002 (w/A052) NoobRacing Medium 110 200 ADVAN A052 215/45/17 -6.79s
2001 (w/RT660) Jon Roed Heavy 382 200 AZENIS RT660 245/40/15 -6.7s
2000 (Miata Rex) VagaXt Light 285 40 R6 205/50/15 -6.63s
2001 (BrendanBeavis) bbeavis Race 320 100 ADVAN A050 225/45/15 -6.56s
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