Considered one of the most significant developments in the motor car industry, the Mazda MX-5 has breathed new life into the sports car sector. The Mazda MX-5, which is known as the Mazda Miata in North America and the Mazda Roadster in Japan, revived its segment of the market with numerous other manufacturers rushing to release similar class types after its initial release in 1989. The Mazda MX-5 was redesigned in 1998 and then again in 2005, though ironically the exterior of the third generation model reflected that of the original design with a clean and muscular look that was sure to turn heads.