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.
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From 204 documented buildsTrendsNB 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.
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OEM Pace+3.6% 108 buildsHeavy
OEM Pace+8.1% 28 buildsRace
OEM Pace+9.2% 52 buildsLap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:18.2 | Raceway Park of the Midlands (Short Course) | Medium | 16 Aug, 2024 | 11 Feb, 2026 | -12.61s | +16.61% | |||
| 1:05.3 | Pocono Raceway (South East option 1 CCW) | Race | 03 Oct, 2025 | 07 Oct, 2025 | -10.7s | +15.89% | |||
| 1:29.9 | Tor Kielce (Little Loop) | Medium | 29 Aug, 2021 | 22 Nov, 2025 | -12.63s | +14.52% | |||
| 1:37.7 | Spreewaldring STC Motodrom | Stock | 21 Mar, 2022 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -11.27s | +12.47% | |||
| 1:44.8 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 27 Aug, 2021 | 12 Feb, 2022 | -9.15s | +8.32% | |||
| 1:08.3 | Calder Park Raceway | Stock | 21 Sep, 2013 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -4.96s | +7.67% | |||
| 1:46.8 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 14 Nov, 2018 | 19 Jun, 2021 | -7.72s | +6.93% | |||
| 1:33.0 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Race | 09 Jun, 2025 | 02 Aug, 2025 | -6.58s | +6.84% | |||
| 1:55.4 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5 CCW) | Medium | 29 May, 2024 | 05 Jun, 2024 | -7.35s | +6.51% | |||
| 1:22.4 | Roebling Road Raceway (w/Chicane) | Medium | 18 Sep, 2022 | 14 Sep, 2024 | -4.82s | +6.05% | |||
| 1:17.3 | Sandown International Motor Raceway | Race | 20 Feb, 2023 | 20 Mar, 2024 | -4.66s | +5.81% | |||
| 1:27.7 | Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) | Race | 04 Aug, 2025 | 16 Mar, 2026 | -5.18s | +5.73% | |||
| 1:19.4 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) | Light | 20 Feb, 2018 | 19 Jun, 2021 | -4.32s | +5.42% | |||
| 1:30.0 | Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | Medium | 05 Oct, 2021 | 13 Oct, 2022 | — | ||||
| 1:24.2 | Driveway Austin Motorsports (Grand Prix Course L3) | Race | 10 Apr, 2014 | 01 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:01.2 | Broadford Speedway | Race | 01 May, 2025 | 03 May, 2025 | -3.17s | +4.95% | |||
| 1:12.8 | Achna Speedway | Medium | 03 Feb, 2024 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -3.42s | +4.84% | |||
| 2:08.7 | Pocono Raceway (North South Option 3 CW) | Medium | 20 Jul, 2025 | 24 Jul, 2025 | -5.74s | +4.64% | |||
| 1:51.0 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Race | 25 Oct, 2022 | 22 Jan, 2023 | -5.28s | +4.62% | |||
| 1:28.9 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Race | 29 Sep, 2019 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -4.2s | +4.60% | |||
| 2:12.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (25CCW) | Stock | 21 Oct, 2016 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -5.68s | +4.60% | |||
| 1:36.0 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Medium | 29 Jun, 2024 | 05 Jul, 2024 | -4.3s | +4.56% | |||
| 1:15.9 | Adm Raceway - Autodrom Moscow (Sprint) | Medium | 13 Jul, 2023 | 29 May, 2024 | -3.3s | +4.51% | |||
| 1:19.9 | Thunderhill (West) | Race | 18 Apr, 2022 | 21 Oct, 2024 | -3.67s | +4.45% | |||
| 1:22.1 | Arroyo Seco Raceway (CW) | Medium | 22 Apr, 2019 | 03 Jan, 2024 | -3.41s | +4.30% | |||
| 1:41.9 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | Race | 08 Dec, 2019 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -4.47s | +4.28% | |||
| 1:47.9 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CCW) | Medium | 27 May, 2024 | 25 Feb, 2026 | -4.38s | +4.22% | |||
| 1:05.9 | Canaan Motor Club (CCW) | Medium | 05 Oct, 2020 | 21 Jan, 2026 | -2.66s | +4.16% | |||
| 1:19.5 | Arroyo Seco Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 26 Sep, 2023 | 08 Oct, 2023 | -3.17s | +4.13% | |||
| 1:39.4 | NCCAR (CW) | Medium | 10 Jun, 2017 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -3.95s | +4.13% | |||
| 1:22.9 | Grattan Raceway | Heavy | 01 Oct, 2023 | 19 Nov, 2023 | -3.32s | +3.93% | |||
| 55.9 | Tor Łódź | Race | 18 Jun, 2020 | 18 May, 2023 | -2.27s | +3.89% | |||
| 2:03.2 | Buttonwillow Raceway (25CCW) | Race | 16 Oct, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -4.77s | +3.84% | |||
| 2:09.9 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Light | 19 Dec, 2022 | 13 Aug, 2024 | -4.53s | +3.84% | |||
| 1:17.8 | Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | Race | 14 Oct, 2021 | 13 Sep, 2022 | -3.05s | +3.81% | |||
| 1:02.9 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 06 Jun, 2019 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -2.49s | +3.81% | |||
| 1:16.6 | Auto Club Speedway (Infield Road Course) | Heavy | 25 Sep, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.92s | +3.76% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Heavy | 21 Feb, 2022 | 03 Nov, 2024 | -3.75s | +3.69% | |||
| 1:59.0 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CW) | Medium | 27 Jul, 2008 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -3.99s | +3.49% | |||
| 1:22.9 | Grattan Raceway | Race | 01 Aug, 2023 | 26 Jul, 2024 | -2.85s | +3.35% | |||
| 50.0 | Falkenbergs Motorbana | Race | 01 May, 2022 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -1.72s | +3.35% | |||
| 1:46.3 | Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW) | Medium | 26 Oct, 2024 | 28 Oct, 2024 | -3.34s | +3.27% | |||
| 1:35.8 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Heavy | 14 Dec, 2023 | 27 May, 2024 | -3.15s | +3.23% | |||
| 1:02.0 | Grand Bend Motorplex (Modified) | Light | 22 May, 2023 | 19 Jan, 2026 | -1.83s | +3.13% | |||
| 1:29.0 | Circuit Grand Bayou (1.8 Mile) | Race | 02 Oct, 2011 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -2.73s | +3.05% | |||
| 1:33.5 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Race | 11 Aug, 2022 | 10 May, 2023 | -2.91s | +3.04% | |||
| 2:47.5 | Circuito Ascari Resort | Light | 25 Oct, 2021 | 16 Nov, 2021 | -4.59s | +3.03% | |||
| 1:21.4 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets CCW Pre 2022) | Race | 29 May, 2017 | 19 Jun, 2021 | -2.49s | +2.98% | |||
| 2:25.6 | Circuit de Charade | Stock | 11 Apr, 2021 | 26 Nov, 2021 | -4.02s | +2.98% | |||
| 2:09.8 | Circuit des Ecuyers | Light | 25 May, 2024 | 11 Feb, 2026 | -3.5s | +2.97% | |||
| 1:23.7 | Serres Racing Circuit | Race | 11 Apr, 2024 | 09 Feb, 2026 | -2.47s | +2.89% | |||
| 1:05.8 | Canaan Motor Club (CCW) | Medium | 30 Jul, 2022 | 09 Jan, 2024 | -1.85s | +2.85% | |||
| 1:22.8 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 01 May, 2022 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -2.25s | +2.80% | |||
| 2:52.4 | Ozark International Raceway | Stock | 21 Jul, 2025 | 24 Aug, 2025 | -4.46s | +2.79% | |||
| 1:00.5 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) | Race | 13 Mar, 2021 | 31 Aug, 2021 | -1.69s | +2.69% | |||
| 1:36.0 | Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) | Race | 19 Jul, 2020 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -2.57s | +2.62% | |||
| 1:19.4 | Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) | Medium | 07 Apr, 2019 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -2.04s | +2.62% | |||
| 1:59.5 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Medium | 14 Dec, 2012 | 15 Jun, 2021 | -3.01s | +2.61% | |||
| 1:01.9 | Pheasant Wood Circuit | Medium | 08 Sep, 2023 | 01 Mar, 2024 | -1.54s | +2.57% | |||
| 1:36.4 | Barber Motorsports Park | Race | 23 Nov, 2022 | 20 Aug, 2024 | -2.5s | +2.54% | |||
| 1:22.8 | Thunderhill (West) | Race | 29 Apr, 2018 | 19 Jun, 2021 | -2.09s | +2.49% | |||
| 1:53.5 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5-CW) | Medium | 25 May, 2019 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -2.72s | +2.44% | |||
| 1:39.0 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Heavy | 22 May, 2023 | 31 Oct, 2023 | -2.44s | +2.43% | |||
| 1:54.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 29 Jun, 2011 | 19 Jun, 2021 | -2.77s | +2.38% | |||
| 1:36.4 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Race | 27 Feb, 2024 | 28 Jun, 2024 | -2.31s | +2.35% | |||
| 1:25.1 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 02 Dec, 2024 | 08 Dec, 2024 | -1.89s | +2.31% | |||
| 1:02.4 | Tor Krzywa | Medium | 14 Jun, 2021 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -1.35s | +2.25% | |||
| 1:16.6 | Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) | Race | 04 Dec, 2011 | 14 Jun, 2021 | -1.71s | +2.19% | |||
| 1:10.0 | Canaan Motor Club (CCW) | Stock | 05 Oct, 2020 | 19 Jan, 2026 | -1.41s | +2.17% | |||
| 1:07.8 | Canaan Motor Club (CW) | Medium | 01 May, 2022 | 21 Jan, 2026 | -1.4s | +2.14% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Lausitzring (GP DTM) | Race | 22 Jun, 2018 | 15 Feb, 2026 | -2.09s | +2.08% | |||
| 1:26.8 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Medium | 01 Oct, 2014 | 13 Jun, 2026 | -1.72s | +2.07% | |||
| 1:21.8 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Heavy | 05 Sep, 2022 | 14 Sep, 2022 | -1.7s | +2.04% | |||
| 2:31.9 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) | Medium | 27 Sep, 2020 | 04 Dec, 2022 | -2.98s | +2.04% | |||
| 1:52.5 | Tor Poznan | Stock | 23 Oct, 2018 | 11 Feb, 2026 | -2.11s | +2.03% | |||
| 1:10.9 New | Achna Speedway | Race | 02 May, 2026 | 15 May, 2026 | -1.44s | +1.99% | |||
| 1:01.4 New | Tor Łódź | Medium | 18 Jun, 2026 | 18 Jun, 2026 | -1.17s | +1.97% | |||
| 1:17.5 | Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) | Heavy | 02 Apr, 2022 | 15 Aug, 2022 | -1.52s | +1.94% | |||
| 1:10.6 | Winton Motor Raceway (Club) | Medium | 16 Feb, 2013 | 04 Feb, 2024 | -1.27s | +1.87% | |||
| 1:35.0 | Road Atlanta | Race | 14 Mar, 2023 | 20 Aug, 2024 | -1.78s | +1.85% | |||
| 1:01.6 | Tor Łódź | Medium | 13 Sep, 2021 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -1.09s | +1.84% | |||
| 1:14.8 | Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) | Race | 14 Mar, 2024 | 26 Jun, 2024 | -1.4s | +1.83% | |||
| 1:35.0 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Heavy | 25 Aug, 2024 | 10 Sep, 2024 | -1.74s | +1.80% | |||
| 1:46.6 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (CCW) | Race | 05 Dec, 2020 | 31 Aug, 2021 | -1.88s | +1.74% | |||
| 1:12.9 New | Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | Heavy | 09 May, 2026 | 13 Jun, 2026 | -1.28s | +1.73% | |||
| 1:33.4 | Sonoma Raceway (NASCAR Chute) | Race | 24 Jun, 2023 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -1.63s | +1.73% | |||
| 1:53.6 | Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM) | Medium | 21 Sep, 2024 | 13 Mar, 2026 | -1.86s | +1.71% | |||
| 2:09.3 | National Driving Academy-NAVAK (Full) | Light | 16 Aug, 2025 | 13 Mar, 2026 | -1.99s | +1.70% | |||
| 2:13.6 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Race | 05 Apr, 2021 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -2.3s | +1.69% | |||
| 40.0 | Driveway Austin Motorsports (Fiorano L1 Course) | Stock | 17 Mar, 2012 | 14 Sep, 2021 | -0.63s | +1.68% | |||
| 2:12.4 | Nürburgring (GP Full) | Race | 14 Jul, 2021 | 16 Apr, 2024 | -2.16s | +1.61% | |||
| 1:28.3 | Thunderhill (West) | Medium | 28 Mar, 2025 | 26 Apr, 2025 | -1.36s | +1.61% | |||
| 1:19.9 | Putnam Park Road Course | Medium | 17 Sep, 2024 | 17 Sep, 2024 | -1.18s | +1.54% | |||
| 1:36.0 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Race | 01 Aug, 2020 | 21 Jun, 2021 | -1.45s | +1.50% | |||
| 50.7 | Autodrome Montmagny | Medium | 07 Sep, 2020 | 28 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:08.0 | Circuit of Megara | Medium | 23 Mar, 2021 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -0.98s | +1.47% | |||
| 1:06.3 New | Talladega Gran Prix Raceway | Race | 15 May, 2026 | 15 May, 2026 | -0.96s | +1.42% | |||
| 1:16.6 New | Grand Bend Motorplex (Technical track) | Medium | 20 May, 2026 | 29 May, 2026 | -1.03s | +1.40% | |||
| 1:37.5 | NCCAR (Road Course CCW) | Medium | 05 Jun, 2016 | 17 Jun, 2021 | -1.29s | +1.38% | |||
| 1:50.2 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Race | 16 Aug, 2009 | 13 Jun, 2021 | -1.47s | +1.32% |
Top Modified MX-5 Miata NB
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 (w/RT660) | Jon Roed | Race | — | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 195/50/15 | -9.8s |
| 2000 | Tor Łódź | Race | — | — | — | -9.57s |
| 2001 (BrendanBeavis) | bbeavis | Race | 320 | 100 ADVAN A050 | 225/45/15 | -9.29s |
| 1999 (Black Mamba) | SmittyZ | Race | 135 | 40 A7 | 225/45/15 | -8.62s |
| 2000 (w/AR-1) | Bronson McNemar | Race | 404 | 100 AR-1 | 275/35/15 | -7.58s |
| 1999 (w/R050) | Ulf Andersson | Race | — | 140 R050 | 195/50/15 | -7.21s |
| 2001 (w/RT660) | Jon Roed | Heavy | 382 | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 245/40/15 | -6.7s |
| 2000 (Miata Rex) | ThePass | Light | 285 | 40 R6 | 205/50/15 | -6.63s |
| 2002 (w/CR-1) | Chris Watson | Heavy | 325 | 200 CR-S (CR-1) | 245/40/15 | -5.93s |
| 1999 | Badger | Heavy | 300 | 100 NT01 | — | -5.88s |