MrMiata

Mazda MX-5 Miata · Buying & builds

NC Buyers Guide in Depth

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The NC (2006-2015) is the grown-up Miata: bigger, safer, chain-driven, and far less rust-prone than NA/NB. It is the most underrated value in the range and the easiest one to daily.

Key change for buyers: the NC is 5x114.3, not 4x100. None of your NA/NB wheels fit. The 2.0 MZR (LF) is timing-chain driven, so there is no belt service to chase