The Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary edition pays homage to the car’s legacy.
Unique and exclusive features include Racing Orange paint and special serial number badging.

Mazda dropped the 30th Anniversary edition Miata at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show recently. It was, after all, at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show when the Miata first graced the world. Despite all the expected amazement that these little guys have been around since the USSR was a thing, the Miata is still the best bang for your buck. Speaking of bucks, Mazda also let us know how much a new MX-5 is going to cost.
Hint: Not much.
One Small Disclaimer
In the service of fairness, openness, and transparency, let me just state on record (again) that I am totally biased in favor of Mazda Miatas. I’ve owned one for decades now and, unhesitatingly and truthfully say they are the best British car I’ve ever owned. There, now that we’ve dispensed with that, what do we have with the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary edition" Related: Fabulous and fun: Our full review of the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF.
Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary edition on display at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.
Orange Is The New Black
The most obvious thing about the 30AE is the color: Orange. Now, orange isn’t a bad color, just a tricky color. It’s sort of like yellow, hard to get right, easy to get wrong. Mazda, with this Racing Orange paint job, gets it right on the 30th Anniversary Miata. It’s ne...