Replacing your 1997 miata front bumper - What to know

Finding a 1997 miata front bumper in good condition is getting tougher every year, mostly because these cars are meant to be driven, and life on the road isn't always kind to low-slung plastic. Whether you just clipped a curb, had a minor run-in with a rogue shopping cart, or you're finally fixing up that project car that's been sitting in the garage with a "drift stitch" zip-tie special, you've probably realized that the front end is the most important part of the Miata's personality. That iconic "smile" is what makes an NA Miata an NA Miata. ...

May 16, 2026 · 7 min · Hamed Flaghtery