ANNIVERSARY LANDMARK FOR THE MX5

This year signals a significant landmark for the Masda MX5 – the iconic car is celebrating its 25^th anniversary.

It’s hard to believe that the MX5 has been on our roads for a quarter of a century. The original model was launched at the Chicago Auto Show in 1989; inspired by classic 1960s British cars, such as the Triumph Spitfire, it was conceived as a small lightweight roadster.

Sporty, fun and reliable, the MX5 will unveil its fourth version later in 2014. The Mazda MX5 MK4 is twinned with the Alfa Romeo Spider and has a six-speed manual gearbox. But how has this car evolved in the last 25 years? The graphic below, produced by T W White & Sons, takes a look at the journey of the Mazda through the ages.

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