The MX-5, released as the MX-5 Miata in North America and the Roadster in Japan, is a lightweight two-seater roadster with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Manufactured by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan, the model debuted in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. The name Miata derives from Old High German for reward. ProgramYourRemote.com will continue to provide the keyless entry remote fob smart key programming instructions and information.