Mazda MX-5 NC - Steering Feel Review

This is the first episode of my new Steering Feel Review series — a deep dive into how cars actually steer, what good steering feels like, and why it matters. Today I’m reviewing the Mazda MX-5 NC, breaking down its steering specs (wheelbase, steering ratio, hydraulic vs. electric assistance) and how those numbers translate to real-world driving. I test the MX-5’s steering during spirited driving, looking at response, directness, weighting, load build-up, and the texture/feedback coming through the wheel. Then I cover how the steering feels in everyday situations: parking, town and city driving, and motorway/highway cruising — the places most drivers spend their time. This series is all about getting more people interested in steering feel, driver engagement, and what makes a car fun before you ever touch the throttle. The MX-5 NC is the perfect starting point — now let’s see how it really steers. Email for future episodes : MickDrivesCars@gmail.com Instagram : MickDrivesCars Make videos like me with the kit below: Camera - https://amzn.to/4qbuFuo Lens Filter - https://amzn.to/4nbhdEh Microphone - https://amzn.to/3IIHITy Hat Mount - https://amzn.to/4n1wozF Suction Mount - https://amzn.to/4hbxK9W 00:00 Intro 00:51 Contents 01:34 This car specs 02:39 Directness 03:44 Weighting 05:18 Texture 06:44 Parking 07:36 Town/city driving 08:29 Motorway/Highway driving 09:05 SCORE