Mazda’s newest birthday present to itself arrives wearing red and beige, carrying the same mechanical heart we’ve come to worship, and limited to just 300 examples.
The 2025 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition isn’t reinventing the roadster. It’s doubling down on what makes the MX-5 the last affordable driver’s car worth a damn.
The Hardware That Matters
Beneath the Artisan Red Metallic paint, you’ll find the familiar Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It makes 181 hp at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque, revving freely to a 7,500 rpm redline.
The only transmission option is a six-speed manual. No slushbox allowed. Mazda understands this car’s audience.
Performance hardware comes straight from the Grand Touring trim, with meaningful upgrades where it counts:
- Tuned Bilstein dampers for sharper response
- Asymmetric limited-slip differential for better corner exit traction
- Stiffened shock tower for improved structural rigidity
Expect the same numbers as the RF Club: 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds, quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds, and 0.90 g on the skidpad. Not supercar quick, but quick enough to remind you why you love driving.
Exclusive Touches
The 35th Anniversary wears its celebration status with understated confidence.
The Artisan Red paint pairs with a beige soft top. Uniquely finished 17-inch wheels complete the exterior package alongside a color-keyed spoiler.
Inside, you’ll find serialized badging and unique interior embossing. Each buyer receives a leather-wrapped key fob and an invitation to a special Miata event. Not a track day, unfortunately.
Fuel economy remains respectable at 26 city/34 highway mpg. Not that anyone buying this car is particularly concerned with hypermiling.
Limited Production, Limited Time
Starting at $36,250, the 35th Anniversary Edition commands a premium over standard Miatas.
Only 300 examples will reach American shores. Each one comes exclusively with a manual transmission and soft top configuration.
The limited production run guarantees these will be snapped up quickly by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Available to order through Mazda dealers now.
For those who understand that driving pleasure isn’t measured in horsepower figures or 0-60 times alone, this anniversary edition delivers exactly what’s made the Miata an icon for three and a half decades: mechanical purity, balanced handling, and the wind in your hair.
