manual transmission

I've read that they use the previous generation Miata transmission, not the current one.

Have not heard about Miata transmission failures. Will ask my colleague who got a Miata in June whether he has experienced any problems.

TomM said:

I've read that they use the previous generation Miata transmission, not the current one.

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This is correct. It uses the manual transmission from the NC series.
The auto transmission is an Aisin

Great, thanks guys.

This would've been a deal-breaker for me. Glad to hear the two largest components of the car are both tried and true.

Miata is using a new lighter-weight SkyActiv manual transmission for the ND. This seems to have compromised its strength, although the failure rate isn't astronomical. I'm sure it's a ding to Mazda's pride, however.

On the other hand, the 124 Spider uses the bulletproof tried-and-true manual transmission from the prior Miata NC generation. Fiat made the choice to use the older manual transmission because of the Multi-Air's extra torque. A very savvy move by Fiat.

The.AT is the same one that Mazda has used for 10 years on Miatas, and is very well liked by the hard-to-please Miata owners who have it.

Hope that helps.