Styling
By modern standards, the Miata is a small car, measuring just 13 feet from end to end and standing just 49 inches tall. Its low-slung, athletic shape is appealing, and its proportions are just right. In addition, it looks good whether the top is up or down. Some people might not like its happy-face grille, which is now a staple on Mazda cars, but it works better on the Miata than it does on other models.
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Ride & Handling
The Miata's low weight delivers ride and handling benefits, however. With
less mass to keep in check when cornering, the suspension doesn't have to be as
firm to limit body roll. This helps with r ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING:
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running ...
Supplemental Restraint System Components
The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:
- The air bag system with inflators and air bags.
- The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.
The air bags ...