History’s 10 Most Hideous Mazda Miatas

The MX-5 Miata is an icon, beloved by millions. There are endless owner’s clubs and online forums, a single-make racing series, even, all revolving around Mazda’s plucky little roadster. As the best-selling convertible sports car in history, it’s not surprising that more than a few of these Japanese gems have undergone serious DIY surgery. Unfortunately, we aren’t all born with an eye for design. Some Miatas have fallen a bit short in the quest for excellence.

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Big Blue – Every Miata goes through a time in its life trying to find its “inner self.”
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Miatapooling – I am all about that Miata life, and so are my three friends!
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Miataman – He's the hero Texas deserves. But not the one it needs right now. (Or ever).
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The Bastard Child – Two beautiful parents, one ungodly child.
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The Golden Nugget – Look out, Mayweather, there’s a new sheriff in town.
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Dumpster Baby – What the? I don’t even…
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Mr. Practical – How will you get out of helping your friends move now?
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The Oil Slick – Someone couldn’t decide between Spy Hunter and coal-roller.
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Jeep Killer – Needs less doors.
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The Dark Knight – Please, please, say the eyes light up.

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Max Goldberg

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Before working at The Drive, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

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