The European Union’s General Safety Regulation 2 cracked down on emissions, and the Mazda MX-5 Miata paid the price. Mazda decided to discontinue the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine option for the Miata in the EU, leaving only the smaller 1.5-liter 4-cylinder available there. Meanwhile, the more powerful 2.0-liter mill remains available in several markets worldwide, including Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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