 17 inch tires fail you, it is possible that you could be on your own far from home. So what's the bottom line here? The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is a time machine that is disguised as a small roadster. Fun to drive when enjoying the trip is more important than how soon you get there. The fun of the past combined with Japanese mechanicals is still an awesome combination in 2024.