Also in 2001, Mazda freshens the MX-5 Miata's headlights and taillights, adds variable intake-valve timing for the 1.8-liter (bringing horsepower up to 155 ponies), and makes 15-inch wheels standard.

The Mazda Miata has always been a fan favorite for ... Aside from that, the second-gen also lost the iconic pop-up headlights from the previous iteration, which might not seem like a plus ...