Mazda MX-5 & Miata Mk3 2005 to 2015: The Missing Handbook

The MX-5/Miata Mk3 was released in 2005. A radical departure from the cars that had gone before, it shared much with the Mazda RX-8. This model offered a new suspension and chassis design, coupled with new engines, gearboxes, brakes and electrical packages; the interior and even the folding soft top had changed design, and, for the first time, a folding hardtop was available. This book will walk you through the models, mechanical components, trim and features, as well as maintenance, care and how to get the most from your car. It features detailed descriptions and photographs showing points of note, helpful hints and tips, and gives you the benefit of the author's years of MX-5/Miata experience. Your marque expert for this guide has been involved with Mazda MX-5s/Miatas for many years and has owned more cars than he cares to remember: as the current owner of a Mk3, he genuinely practices what he preaches.

Author: Oliver Wild
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Published: 06/15/2025
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
ISBN: 9781787117556

About the Author
Oliver Wild grew up in an engineering family, spending evenings in the garage with his father restoring a variety of classic cars from Porsches to MGs. His weekends were spent on windy airfields, competing in auto tests. Following a successful career in the motor trade, the author has more than 20 years of restoration experience across a range of marques. Being in the game for the love of it rather than big rewards, he has always gained more pleasure from rescuing beautiful cars and introducing new people into the hobby than chasing financial gain. Owning a variety of interesting cars ranging from classic British sports cars to Porsches, a love affair with the Mazda MX5 started in 2009, following a frustrating weekend away chasing an elusive ignition fault on a classic MG. Since then at least one MX5 has always been featured in the authors stable! A keen traveler, Oliver usually spends his holidays touring Europe in a car, looking for the most interesting roads (preferably leading to a good restaurant). Assisted by his very patient partner Sarah and their trusty Beagle, Bruce, who can usually be found curled up on a car seat in the workshop, life is always busy and interesting.