Mazda Just Built the Perfect Sports Car

2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Review: Perfection or Just Paint? Is the 2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition just a nostalgia cash grab, or is it actually the peak of the platform? In a world of 400+ horsepower performance cars, bringing 181 horsepower to the table feels like bringing a knife to a gunfight. But as we discover in this review, if everyone else is stuck reloading, you’re already winning the knife fight. Most manufacturers celebrate anniversaries with badges and stickers. Mazda celebrated 35 years of the Miata with Kaizen by making it better every single year. This video dives deep into the ND3 generation updates, including the new asymmetric limited-slip differential, retuned electric power steering, and the DSC-Track mode. We also cover the "Owner Intel" you won't find in other reviews like the truth about the 7,500 RPM redline, the common rear hub bearing failures to watch out for, and why the soft top requires a brush to maintain. In This Review: - The 35AE Specs: Artisan Red paint, Tan Nappa leather, and why it’s manual only - ND3 Engineering: How the new Asymmetric differential eliminates the compromise of previous generations - Driving Dynamics: Why 181 HP in a 2,374 lb car is exactly enough - Reliability Watch: The specific failure points at 15k-30k miles you need to budget for Specs (2025 MX-5 35th Anniversary): - Engine: 2.0L Skyactiv-G 4-Cylinder - Output: 181 HP @ 7,000 RPM / 151 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM - Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (Exclusive to 35AE) - Curb Weight: 2,374 lbs - Production: 350 Units (USA) / 230 Units (Canada) Heel And Toe: Learn The Most Important Manual Driving Skill NOW! https://youtu.be/nrQHPz87FP0 The Surprising Truth About the NEW Mazda MX-5 RF Nobody Tells You https://youtu.be/rvDEbkJku-Y ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2025 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #Mazda #MX5 #SaveTheManuals #CarReview #brianmakse