2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Incredible 1-Year Recap

Well on its way to being the most awarded car ever, the newest Miata has had an amazing first year. Here are the highlights in chronological order.

One year ago Mazda launched the fourth-generation, all-new 2016 MX-5 Miata. Known to insiders and fans as the ND, the 2016 Miata brought modern amenities to the car many already thought of as the perfect roadster.

A little background from before the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata became available.
- September 3rd, 2014 - Duran Duran Launches the New Miata
- October 2nd, 2014 Mazda confirms the Miata powertrain - Everyone had it wrong
Here are the events of the past 12 months:
- April 2015 - Mazda begins to take orders for the 2016 Miata
- Late April 2015 - First 2016 Miatas built in Hiroshima plant
- May 19th - Torque News confirms Mazda plans to fix NC Miata's worst fault
- June 12th - Automobile Magazine awards the Miata while it is still unavailable
- June 22nd. NEMPA (I am a member) awards outgoing 2015 NC Miata. Better late than wrong
- July 13th, 2015 - The first 2016 Miatas arrive at US ports - All red
- July 23, 2015 - New 2016 Miata confirmed to be a sub-6-second 0-60 MPH car
- August 2015 - New Miata outsells the Porsche Boxster
- August 25th, 2015 - Mazda shows off new Miata Cup Racecar
- January 10th, 2016 - Mazda Miata named to Torque News 10-Best List
- February 12, 2016 - U.S. News names Miata Best Sports Car For the Money
- March 2, 2016 - Miata outsells every Porsche car combined
- March 10th, 2016 - Consumer Reports Names Miata Best Sports Car Under $40K
- March 23rd, 2016 - Miata Retractable Fastback revealed
- March 25th, 2016 - Miata is World Design Car of the Year
- April 25th, 2016 - Mazda sells one millionth Miata
- May 11th, 2016 - Miata named Best Performance Compact by TAWA

On the path to to being the most awarded car ever, the newest Miata has had an impressive first year.