2020 Mazda MX-5 vs 2021

What's the difference?

They grow up so quickly. It seems like only yesterday the first-generation Mazda MX-5 stunned the automotive world with it’s blend of pure driving engagement, classic roadster looks, brilliant build quality, and affordable price.

Actually, it was 1989, so the little Mazda, that’s since carried on through four generations, has hit the big three-oh, and the factory has built a hard to miss 30th Anniversary Edition to celebrate this brand icon’s entry to a fourth decade.

Just 3000 have been produced for global sale, with 30 of those allocated to Australia. We managed to grab a week behind the wheel of #219.

The Mazda MX-5 is one of those cars. You know, the ones that everybody loves. It just is. There are no ifs or buts about it; it’s driving nirvana.

Thankfully, the current ND series still has plenty of life in it, but that hasn’t stopped Mazda from giving it another update, even if it is of the minor variety.

That said, the MX-5 does get a sportier flagship grade, dubbed GT RS, as part of the changes to its range, so it’d be rude to not check it out… Read on.