Twenty years have passed since the first generation MX-5 was launched.

The Mazda MX-5 (known as the Mazda Roadster in Japan, previously known as the MX-5 Miata in North America) made a sensational debut at the Chicago International Motor Show in February 1989, and revived the two-seat open-top sports car market all over the world.

Ever since its debut, the MX-5 has continued to deliver “fun to drive,” and has built up a wide fan base among lightweight sports car lovers all over the world.

The MX-5 has sold over 850,000 units globally, proving that the enjoyment of complete control, the exhilaration of open-top motoring and unique style have universal appeal. The MX-5 has won over 180 awards in various countries and the current third generation MX-5 boasts the 2005-2006 Japan Car of the Year award.

The essence of the MX-5 is the embodiment of “Jinba Ittai” (rider and horse as one). In developing the MX-5, Mazda wanted to build an agile roadster that allowed the driver to feel truly connected to the car.

In commemorating the first 20 years of the MX-5, the Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Web site is our way of saying thank you to all those who have supported us.

MX-5 History provides photographs and descriptions of the many MX-5 versions released during the last 20 years.

Me & My MX-5 is a dedicated interactive site where you can post comments and pictures of your MX-5.

By providing some interesting information and enabling you to share your MX-5 experiences with each other, this Web site is intended enhance the fun factor, and it will remain online until the end of this year.

Thanks to its many fans all over the world, the MX-5 has cemented its place in the record books and in people’s hearts. Going forward, Mazda will continue to evolve its lightweight roadster and offer even more fun-to-drive for drivers around the globe.