Tamiya 24342 1/24 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Model Kit - Enthusiast Grade Roadster  [24342]

Examining the Tamiya 1/24 Mazda Roadster MX-5 model

The 2015 model year brought an updated fourth-generation Mazda Roadster, widely known as the MX-5, reinforcing the car's focus on light weight and pure driving feel. From its 1989 origins the MX-5 has stayed true to a simple, balanced setup. Production cars typically ship with a 1.5-litre engine or a 2.0-litre in some markets, coupled to a six-speed transmission and modern safety aids.

Tamiya's 1/24 MX-5 kit allows hobbyists to recreate the roadster's compact silhouette and detail. The parts layout supports accurate replication of body lines and interior features, and the kit caters for both left- and right-hand drive assemblies to match collector preference.

Precision moulding and finishing pointers

As a scale model the Tamiya Mazda Roadster shows careful attention to shape and fit. The finished model measures 164mm in length and 80mm across the body, presenting the car with the roof and windows down and including interior and underside components for a convincing result.

Metal transfers are supplied to simulate emblems and mirror faces, improving fidelity without aftermarket extras. Builders can opt to represent Japanese, U.S. or wider market variants while enjoying a classic glue-assembly construction.