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Safety
Standard safety features include six airbags, antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system. ...

Everyday Driving Fun
The rear-wheel-drive Miata is one of those cars where you don't have to break any speed limits to have a lot of fun. Driving 55 mph in the Miata is comparable to going 110 mph in, say, a BMW M3 — ...

Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. ...