Mazda MX-5 roadster 2014 review: Subscribe to the Carbuyer YouTube channel: Subscribe to Auto Express: br Mazda hasn't changed the basic design of the MX-5 since it introduced the original version in 1989 - low weight, moderately powerful engines and excellent handling are what the MX-5 is all about. The latest model is bigger, safer and slightly more powerful than its predecessors and has more in the way of creature comforts, so it's easier to live with. Storage space isn't bad considering the size of the car, but you'll still need to pack lightly for a weekend away.