Buy or Bye: 1999–2005 Mazda Miata NB — Fixed-Headlight Miata, 6-Speed Manual, 271K Built, $6K Used

The 1999-2005 Mazda Miata NB — 2nd-generation MX-5 (model code NB), built at Mazda Hiroshima Ujina Plant Japan. FIRST Miata without pop-up headlights. Engines: 1.8L BP-4W (1999-2000) 140 hp / 119 lb-ft, then 1.8L BP-Z3 with VVT (2001-2005) 142 hp / 125 lb-ft US-spec. Mazdaspeed MX-5 (2004-2005 US only): 1.8L BPT turbo 178 hp / 166 lb-ft with IHI RHF-5 turbo. 5-speed (1999-2000) or 6-speed Aisin AZ6 manual (2001-2005). RWD, near-50/50 weight distribution. 0-60: 7.5-8.5 sec NA / 6.7 sec Mazdaspeed. Curb 2,348 lb.
THE GEMS: Bulletproof BP-Z3 with VVT, 6-speed Aisin manual on Sport, Mazda Hiroshima build, "Jinba Ittai" philosophy, 271,839 NB built worldwide, Mazdaspeed factory turbo US-only rarity, double-wishbone front and rear suspension, limited-slip differential on Sport.
WATCH OUT: Front frame rail rust (NB-specific structural — hidden until severe), rocker panel rust under sill trim, trunk floor rust from blocked drains, soft top vinyl tears at rear window seam (cloth-top option 2003+ better), AC compressor failures, coolant expansion tank cracks, thermostat housing leaks, crankshaft position sensor.
PRICING: 1999 launch $20,000 / 2005 final $22,500 / Mazdaspeed $25,500. 2026 used: $4,000-$10,000 (Mazdaspeed turbo $10K-$18K premium).
Verdict: BUY. 2001-2005 NB2 Sport with 6-speed under $9K, rust verified, soft top recent. Mazdaspeed turbo $12K-$18K with stock boost. Bye any car with active frame rail rust.
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