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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 9 MIN

MAZDASPEED MX-5: Mazda's Forgotten 2004 Icon

from The Cars That Made Us · host Sachin Shaw

This is the story of the only turbocharged MX-5 Mazda ever built — the MAZDASPEED MX-5.In 2004, Mazda gave their iconic roadster a boost with factory-fitted forced induction, stiffer suspension, and sharper dynamics. But why was it never repeated? In this video, we dive into what made the MAZDASPEED MX-5 such a rare phenomenon.

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