Mazda MX-5 JD Power Survey Award

Mazda's iconic two-seater – the world's best selling roadster, the MX-5 – has been ranked the highest sports car by owners in the JD Power Survey, once again, as it celebrates 900,000 units being produced. The survey polls almost 17,000 motorists from across the UK, who rated their MX-5's "well above the competition for its driving dynamics, handling, low ownership costs, mechanical reliability and interior quality." Remarkably, the Mazda MX-5 notched up a satisfaction rating of 82.4 percent, an increase on its score from last year and an even greater margin of victory over its rivals than in 2010. And the MX-5 beat off competition from the Volkswagen Scirocco, Audi TT, and Mercedes-Benz CLK and SLK. Earlier this year, the regular 10-strong range of Mazda MX-5 models was boosted by the arrival of two special editions of the legendary roadster, called the MX-5 Kendo. Peter Allibon, Sales Director, Mazda Motors UK said: “The MX-5 soft-top continues to offer the purest, fun-to-drive thrills, while the Roadster Coupe’s folding hard top provides a more refined experience, with that same exhilarating drive. Its low running costs and legendary reliability means the MX-5 remains an extremely competitive proposition as hundreds of very satisfied owners confirm. It is little wonder that it continues to break records as the world’s best-selling open top roadster.” Long live the MX-5!