Top Miata Content Creators and Communities

Below are five must-follow pillars of the MX-5 world,  spanning YouTube, Instagram, a classic forum, and Reddit. For each, you’ll get what they do best, ideal starter content, when to use them during a build, and pro tips for engaging.

1) Greg Peters from The Car Passion Channel (Youtube)

Greg,  often dubbed “Miata Dad”,  blends wrench-level detail with clear explanations on tuning, dyno work, Mazdaspeed Miata specifics, and a healthy dose of road-trip/meet culture. Start with his Mazdaspeed Miata tuning and engine management videos to see what real gains look like and why they happen, then sample event coverage like Miatas at the Gap for culture, parts ideas, and setup variety. Use this channel when you’re planning power paths (NA/NB/MSM), curious what a dyno session actually uncovers, or gut-checking a parts list before you spend. Pro tip: Greg’s personal uploads sometimes show behind-the-scenes testing,  pair those with main-channel episodes for extra context.

2) Flyin’ Miata - YouTube + Knowledge Base

Flyin’ Miata condenses decades of MX-5 specialization into step-by-step installs, tech talks, and a deep knowledge base. A great starting point is “Engine Building Basics” to calibrate expectations on parts choice and failure modes, then jump into their written resources for torque specs and hard numbers. Lean on Flyin’ Miata when you’re sorting suspension and alignment theory, shoring up cooling and brakes for track days, or following install sequences that match parts you’re likely to buy. Pro tip: Watch the video first, then keep the knowledge base open beside you during the job to confirm specs and procedures as you go.

3) TopMiata - Instagram (Reels/Features)

TopMiata is the biggest MX-5 feature hub on Instagram, curating global builds, trends, and event moments in quick, scannable posts. Browse the Reels feed to rapidly collect aesthetic ideas,  wheels, aero, interiors,  and to discover original builders and shops through credits. Use it early, when you’re idea-mining before choosing wheels, stance, or aero, and to see how a look translates across NA, NB, NC, and ND. Pro tip: Post your progress with the #TopMiata tag to network and get feedback from a large, active audience.

4) Miata.net - Forum

Miata.net is the canonical archive. The Garage section covers buyers’ guides, maintenance procedures, and model-year quirks, while the forums organize decades of solved threads by generation and topic. Begin with buying and inspection checklists for used-car due diligence, then read the engine/drivetrain and maintenance pages for step-by-step fixes and common faults. Use Miata.net for deep searches on obscure issues, part-interchange notes, alignment targets, and long-term reliability threads. Pro tip: Search first, then post with your year/trim/mods and symptoms,  you’ll get sharper answers, faster.

5) Reddit.com/r/Miata - Forum

The r/Miata subreddit is a massive, active crowd that’s excellent for quick troubleshooting, ID-that-noise mysteries, and local meet/parts chatter. Start with the daily Q&A and troubleshooting threads, plus success and failure posts,  you’ll learn what to do and what to avoid. Use Reddit when you need fast fitment feedback (“will this wheel/tire clear?”), help diagnosing odd faults, or a quick read on community consensus about a part. Pro tip: Tag your post with your generation and include photos or short video; accuracy and engagement jump when people can see the issue.

When you ask for help, include your year, trim, engine, and transmission, plus current mods and any OBD-II codes. Add clear photos or a short video of the symptom and list relevant part numbers. Finally, show what you already searched or tried,  referencing what you’ve read in the Garage or knowledge base helps avoid repeated advice and gets you to the right answer faster.

If you want, I can tailor a version of this to NA/NB/NC/ND-specific channels and threads (MSM tuning, NC bushings/arms, ND Kinematic Posture Control discussions, and more), and add a printable “where to ask what” cheat sheet for your readers.

Utilizing these Platforms into your build

Begin with TopMiata to gather visual inspiration and shortlist the parts and styles you actually want. Reality-check that list on The Car Passion Channel to see how similar mods behaved on the dyno or track and what changed in drivability. Plan your install with Flyin’ Miata,  watch the relevant tech talk or install, then keep the knowledge base open for torque specs and gotchas. Before you wrench, search Miata.net’s Garage and your generation’s threads for pitfalls and alternative approaches. If anything feels off during or after the job, post symptoms and clips to r/Miata for quick pattern-matching from people who’ve been there.