Blending styling cues old and new, the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s flared front fenders mimic the RX-8 sports car but look out of place on this roadster. Because the hoodline is so tall, the new MX-5’s lights and air inlet are charged with lessening the visual mass of the front fascia. The end result is not as attractive as the previous-generation Miata’s hood bubble, swept fenders, low hoodline, and more aggressive character.