GP Life: Secure inside a hardtop.(Mazda MX-5)(Product/service evaluation)

With over 750,000 cars sold, the Mazda MX-5 is the world's highest selling roadster ever. Launched in 1989, it offered an affordable soft-top sports car to the world - something lacking since the days of the MG. But the MX-5 came with a major advantage - Japanese reliability.

For the six years that I owned one, it put a smile on my face every day.

Despite it being 14 years old, I never had a single problem with it until, unfortunately, it was written off. I still sorely miss it.

The third generation represents a slight change in direction for Mazda.

Previously viewed by some as a cute car for women, this model shows a few more muscular …