Mazda Miata NA (1990–1997)

Year by year

1990: 1.6 B6, 116 hp, 4.30 final drive

The 1990 Miata launched with a 1.6-litre DOHC four rated 116 hp, a 5-speed manual and a 4.30 final drive; a viscous LSD was optional. Source: hagerty.com.

1991: mid-year crank change, ABS and automatic arrive

Mid-1991 the crank nose changed from short-nose to big-nose; ABS and a 4-speed automatic became available; BRG Special Edition (4,000 built). Source: hagerty.com, flyinmiata.com.

1992: rear subframe cross brace added

All 1992 Miatas got a rear suspension cross brace; Sunburst Yellow (1,519) and Black Miata (4,626) editions. Source: hagerty.com.

1993: Limited Edition

1,500 numbered Limited Editions (black, red leather) with Bilstein sport suspension, LSD and spoilers. Source: hagerty.com.

1994: 1.8 BP, 128 hp, Torsen, bigger brakes, 7-inch diff

1994 brought the 1.8 BP (about 15 hp more, 128 hp), a 4.10 final drive, Torsen LSD replacing the viscous unit, more bracing and larger brakes. Source: hagerty.com, miata.net, forum.mx5oc.co.uk.

1995: Torsen Type II mid-year, dummy oil gauge, Merlot M-Edition

During 1995 the Torsen changed from Type I to Type II; 1995–97 oil gauges are switch-driven dummies; M-Edition in Merlot Mica (3,500). Source: miata.net, revlimiter.net, hagerty.com.

1996: OBD-II and 133 hp

For 1996 the Miata became OBD-II compliant and the 1.8 was rated 133 hp. Source: hagerty.com, consumerguide.com.

1997: STO final edition

1997 STO: Twilight Blue Mica, 1,500 built; could not be ordered with Torsen, cruise, ABS or hardtop. Only 47 R Packages built. Source: hagerty.com.

NA production: 431,506

Hagerty cites 431,506 NA Miatas sold, versus 290,123 NBs. Source: hagerty.com.

Recalls

91V079000: 1991 ABS hydraulic unit

Some 1991 ABS units had a mis-drilled return passage that could lengthen stops during ABS operation; dealers replaced the unit from June 1991. Years: 1991. Source: miata.net, api.nhtsa.gov.

00V004000: 1995 airbag SAS sensor

The 1995 airbag SAS sensor could deploy the airbags in minor undercarriage impacts; dealers replace the unit. Years: 1995. Source: api.nhtsa.gov, miata.net, nhtsa.gov.

92V159000: dealer hardtop hoist straps

Plastic strap buckles on the dealer hardtop hoist kit could break and drop the hardtop. Years: 1990–1993. Source: api.nhtsa.gov.

06E026000: aftermarket lamps (not Mazda)

Pro-A Motors aftermarket replacement lamps lacked amber side reflectors; not a Mazda recall. Years: 1990–1997. Source: api.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA files NA recalls under "MIATA"; no Takata

Searching NHTSA for model "MX-5 MIATA" returns no 1990–97 recalls; they are under "MIATA". No Takata recall applies to the NA. Years: 1990–1997. Source: api.nhtsa.gov.

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