Mazda MX-5 II (NB) photos
1998 — 2005 · roadster
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About this generation
Evolution of the bestseller with a smoother design.
The second generation lost pop-up headlights for pedestrian safety and aerodynamic improvement. The car became more powerful, received a heated glass rear window, and a reinforced body.
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