Mazda MX-5 Miata FAQ

Production Information

Last updated: 05 February, 2008

What are the features and options available for the '99 model?

(Check out '99 Central for more info.)

The Miata underwent a redesign for the 1999 model year, with expected US availability in early 1998. The highlights of the changes are:

Standard features

	1.8 litre DOHC engine
	Sport tuned exhaust
	5 speed manual gearbox
	Rack & Pinion steering
	Power assisted 4 wheel disc brakes
	14 inch steel wheels
	Dual body-color mirrors
	2 speed windshield wipers
	Tinted glass

	Black cloth upholstery
	Lockable glove box
	Full center console with lock
	Removable cup holder
	Remote fuel door/trunk release
	Dual air-bag with passenger side deactivation switch
	AM/FM/CD stereo
	Glass rear window with defogger

Option Packages

Power Steering Package

Variable assist power steering (Standard with Automatic)

Touring Package

	Variable assist power steering
	14 inch alloy wheels
	3 spoke Nardi leather wrapped steering wheel
	Power door mirrors
	Power windows

Popular Equipment Package

	Touring Package options plus:
	Tweeter speakers
	Torsen^® Limited slip differential (manual only)
	Cruise control
	Power antenna
	Windblocker
	Power Door Locks

Leather Package

	Popular Equpment Package plus:
	Tan leather-trimmed upholstery
	Tan vinyl top
	15 inch alloy wheels w/ 195/50-R15 tires
	BOSE audio system

Sports Package (manual trans only)

	Sport suspension with Bilstein shocks
	Rear spoiler
	front air dam
	15 inch aluminum wheels w/ 195/50-R15 tires
	Torsen^® Limited slip differential
	3 spoke Nardi leather wrapped steering wheel
	Strut Bar

Other options:

	ABS
	4 speed automatic trans
	Hardtop with rear defogger
	Air conditioning
	BOSE audio system
	Carpeted Floor Mats
	Cassette Player

What happened to 1998?

No such animal. The car we now know as the 1999 Miata was originally slated to be the '98. However due to delays in releasing the product, it was not available to the public at the beginning of 1998. Mazda marketing folks decided it would be best to call it a '99. So if you ever see a '98 Miata for sale, you might want to ask some questions.

What factory colors are available, and what model years were they available?

The Miata was available in the following colors in the following model years in the United States:

Mariner Blue (1990-1993)
Silver Stone Metallic (1990 [mid year] -1992)
Crystal White (1990-1994)
White (1995-1996)
Classic Red (1990-1996)
Sunburst Yellow (limited edition in 1992)
British Racing Green (limited edition in 1991)
Brilliant Black (limited edition in 1992, base color for 1993-1996)
Laguna Blue (1994-1995)
Montego Blue (1994 M Edition, base color for 1995-1996)
Mica Merlot (1995 M edition)
Starlight Blue Mica (1996 M Edition)
Marina Green (1997 M Edition)
Twilight Blue (1997 STO [Special Touring Option] Limited Edition)

Cars normally have black soft-tops and interior, however both tan and red leather are factory options on specific cars.

Over the years, Mazda has produced several Special and Limited Edition Miatas. Special thanks to John Emerson ( emerson@middlebury.edu) for compiling and contributing this information.

What were the different packages/options available for the Miata?

In 1990 the A package included power steering, alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel, and a factory AM/FM cassette. The B package added power windows, power antenna and cruise control. A/C was an option on any car. The optional hardtop required an A or B package in 1990. (The hardtop is now available for any model as an accessory) An automatic transmission was available for any model, and an optional limited slip differential was available for cars with a manual transmission. Packages were all or none decisions, and the individual items were not available individually. (Though you can buy most items and retrofit them yourself)

In 1991, ABS was added as an option.

In 1993 power mirrors became standard and a new C package which included tan leather interior and a tan top became available on all cars.

In 1994 the car was extensively changed. [engine, wheels, airbag, side intrusion, standard features, etc.]

The 1994 R package is a Base 1994 Miata with higher rate springs, special shocks, [different sized] anti-sway bars, torsen limited slip, and spoilers on the chin and trunklid. Air conditioning is the only available option.

The 1994 M Edition is a Montego Blue 1994 B Package Miata with polished aluminum wheels.

In 1995 The A,B and C package designations were dropped in favor of prefered equipment packages. Little change was made from the 1994 Model. The R model continues.

The 1995 M-Edition Features:

Includes Popular Equipment Pkg and Leather Pkg
Unique Seats w/Miata Script on Seatback
15" BBS Wheels with 195/50R15 tires
M-Editon Badges
M-Edition Sill Plate and Floor Mats
CD Player and Door Tweeter Speaker
Black Instrument Panel Rings
Nardi Black Leather Shift Knob
Merlot Mica Color
High Quality Cut Pile Carpet
Air Conditioning
Anit-Lock Brakes
Gift Set (Key Fob, Lapel Pin, Badge)
Headrest Speakers N/A on M-Edition
Popular Equip. Pkg:
Power Steering
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Power Mirrors
Headrest Speakers
Alloy Wheels w/Locks
Power Windows
Cruise Control
Power Antenna
(Includes Torsen Limited Slip Differtial on M/T Models)

The 1996 M Edition is a Starlight Mica Blue model.

The 1997 M Edition is Marina Green.

See also:Special and Limited Editions and Chris Lambert's summary of Miatas in America.

How many of my color Miata were built?

Data compiled by John Emerson. Figures provided by Marketing Division of Mazda Corporation, Irvine, CA.

Code/Color	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	Total
DU BLUE	6540	3633	2096	1082					13351
M8 BLUE					3003	2818	5742	4571	16134
PT WHITE					3565	2945	2160	1929	10599
PZ BLACK			4626	6111	5741	4877	4063	3702	29120
SU RED	29195	16000	11729	8415	6013	4888	4006	3950	84196
UC WHITE	12420	8855	5195	5874		122			32466
3L SILVER	3481	5802	1475						10758
6W BLUE					1788	440			2228
HU GREEN		3997							3997
HZ YELLOW			1515						1515 ¹
A1Q MERLOT						3500			3500
A5 STARLIGHT							3000		3000
13C GREEN								3000	3000
12K TWILIGHT								1500	1500
Totals	51636	38287	26636	21482	20110	19590	18971	18652	215364

NOTE ¹: A different source lists VINS for exactly 1519 Sunburst yellow Miata, and this figure is likely nore accurate than the 1515 appearing in the table above; it is used below.

How many Special/Limited Edition Miatas were produced?

Data compiled by John Emerson. Figures from various sources; slight inconsistencies with figures from Mazda US Marketing

Year	Description	Quantity	Notes
1991	BRG Limited Edit	3997	numbered sequence
1992	Black Miata	4625	most with C package
1992	Sunburst Yellow	1519
1993	Black/Red leath	1505	numbered sequence
1994	M Edition	3000	Montego Blue
1994	R Package	1218
1994	Laguna Blue	1797	341 are C Packages
1995	M Edition	3500	Merlot
1995	R Package	465
1995	Laguna Blue	562	122 are C packages
1996	M Edition	2968	Starlight Mica
1996	R Package	111
1997	M Edition	3000	Marina Green
1997	STO Edition	1500	numbered sequence
1997	R Package	47

How many Miatas were produced in 19xx?

Data compiled by John Emerson. Figures taken from the Miata web page of Mazda, Australia

	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997
Jan		0	6170	8180	4348	4668	3452	3541	4132	3443
Feb		4	8115	6730	4401	5704	5424	5032	5250	3720
Mar		4	8642	5583	5646	5337	6107	4729	5191	4092
Apr		2497	7950	3017	6634	2976	929	1915	2295	3649
May		4178	7323	3919	5978	3134	1453	963	1800	2925
Jun		5395	8474	4780	2818	2894	2876	626	784	1744
Jul		5236	7709	5022	1645	1367	1320	1664	1194	1489
Aug		4421	6379	4863	3767	4149	3675	2791	1359	555
Sep		5792	8914	4723	4982	6006	2767	2017	1222	1002
Oct		5926	9000	6033	4427	2350	3160	1654	3424	1998
Nov		5951	8827	5404	3894	2914	3619	2714	3263
Dec	12	5862	8137	5180	4172	3244	4841	4240	3696
Annual Total	12	45,266	95,640	63,434	52,712	44,743	39,623	31,886	33,610	24,617
Cumulative	12	45,278	140,918	204,352	257,064	301,807	341,430	373,316	406,926	431,543

How many Miatas were sold in 19xx?

Most sales figures taken from THE MIATA UNIVERSE, by Jay Lamm

Calendar year	US	Canada	Japan	Australia	Europe	Total
1989	23052	2827	9307	657		33016
1990	35944	3906	25226	1455	9267	71892
1991	31240	2956	22594	698	14036	68568
1992	24964	2277	18657	499	6631	50751
1993	21481*	1501
1994	21400	1173	10830	404	5019	37653
1995	20174**	934				33750
1996	18408	558
1997	17218	594
* Estimate *Through September only. Data provided by Jay Lamm's Miata Universe*. Canadian figueres via Mazda Canada from Richard Dekker Amended by John Emerson, July 18, 1998

How many US model XX packages were produced in 19xx?

Compiled by John Emerson. Data from Mazda Marketing, Irvine, CA

PACKAGE	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	TOTAL
N BASE	8022	6573	4639	2796	1946	6161	7815	4024	41976
A	27131	16157	9912	6385	6834	0	0	0	66419
B	16483	11560	7459	4073	2259	0	0	0	41834
C &STO	0	0	0	6723	4853	0	0	1500	13076
L & BRG	0	3997	0	0	0	3937	3348	2113	13395
LE	0	0	0	1505	0	0	0	0	1505
M ED	0	0	0	0	3000	3500	3000	3000	12500
P PEP	0	0	0	0	0	5527	4697	1122	11346
R	0	0	0	0	1218	465	111	47	1841
S SE	0	0	4626						4626
T TOUR								6846	6846
TOTAL	51636	38287	26636	21482	20110	19590	18971	18652	215364

What was the sticker price of an XX package?

Compiled by John Emerson.

	1990(a)	1991(b)	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996(f)	1997(g)	1999
Base model	$13,800	$14,200	$14,800	$15,300	$16,650	$17,500	$18,450	$19,125	$19,770
LE or M Edition	na	$18,899	$17,050(c)	$21,920	$21,250	$23,530	$24,760	$24,485	na
Freight	$279 +$35	$299+$35	$350	$350	$395	$440	$450	$450	$450
Alaska premium	?	?	$200	$200	$200	$200	$200	$200	$200
Emissions package	$0	$0	$70	$75	$0	$0	$0	$0	$150
Power steering package	na	na	na	na	$300(d)	$300	$300	$300	na
A Package	$1,145(a)	$1,370	$1,370	$1,085	$1,710(e)	na	na	na	na
B Package	$1,930(a)	$1,965	$2,040	$1,605	$2,410(e)	na	na	na	na
C Package/Leather Package	na	na	$1,400(c)	$2,285	$3,110	$2,985	$2,985	$2,985	$3,975
same, for automatic	na	na	$1,400(c)	$2,285	$2,720	$2,595	$2,595	$2,595	$3,585
Popular equipment Package	na	na	na	na	na	$2,090	$2,090	$2,090	$2,330
same, for automatic	na	na	na	na	na	$1,700	$1,700	$1,700	$1,940
Special Touring Package	na	na	na	na	na	na	na	$1,100	$1,100
R or Sports package	na	na	na	na	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,900
Appearance package I, II	na	na	na	na	na	na	na	na	595/995(h)
AM-FM/Cassette	packages	packages	packages	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	$250
Floor mats	$59	$59	$65	$65	$65	$80	$80	$80	$80
Trim rings	na	na	na	na	package	package	package	package	$50
Power steering	packages	packages	packages	packages	package	package	package	package	$300
Air conditioning	$795	$805	$830	$830	$850	$900	$900	$900	$900
LSD	$250	$250	$250	$250	packages	packages	packages	packages	packages
ABS	na	$900	$900	$900	$900	$900	$900	$900	$550
Removable Hardtop	$1,400(a)	$1,400	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Automatic Transmission	?	$720	$750	$750	$850	$850	$850	$850	$850
CD player	na	$600	$600	dealer	dealer	dealer	dealer	$350	standard
MSSS, MPSS or Bose with CD	na	na	na	$700	$700	?	875or 675	$675	$550
Premium yellow paint	na	na	$250	na	na	na	na	na	na
Windblocker	na	na	na	na	na	na	na	na	$150
Front & Rear Mudguards	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	$125
Fog lights	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	dealer inst.	$250

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	Mariner Blue (1990-1993)
	Silver Stone Metallic (1990 [mid year] -1992)
	Crystal White (1990-1994)
	White (1995-1996)
	Classic Red (1990-1996)
	Sunburst Yellow (limited edition in 1992)
	British Racing Green (limited edition in 1991)
	Brilliant Black (limited edition in 1992, base color for 1993-1996)
	Laguna Blue (1994-1995)
	Montego Blue (1994 M Edition, base color for 1995-1996)
	Mica Merlot (1995 M edition)
	Starlight Blue Mica (1996 M Edition)
	Marina Green (1997 M Edition)
	Twilight Blue (1997 STO [Special Touring Option] Limited Edition)

	Includes Popular Equipment Pkg and Leather Pkg
	Unique Seats w/Miata Script on Seatback
	15" BBS Wheels with 195/50R15 tires
	M-Editon Badges
	M-Edition Sill Plate and Floor Mats
	CD Player and Door Tweeter Speaker
	Black Instrument Panel Rings
	Nardi Black Leather Shift Knob
	Merlot Mica Color
	High Quality Cut Pile Carpet
	Air Conditioning
	Anit-Lock Brakes
	Gift Set (Key Fob, Lapel Pin, Badge)
	Headrest Speakers N/A on M-Edition
	Popular Equip. Pkg:
	Power Steering
	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
	Power Mirrors
	Headrest Speakers
	Alloy Wheels w/Locks
	Power Windows
	Cruise Control
	Power Antenna
	(Includes Torsen Limited Slip Differtial on M/T Models)