Sunflower Yellow Mazda Miata Is So Rare It Doesn't Even Really ExistAutoGuide.comMichael AccardiWed, September 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM UTCAdd us on Googlesunflower yellow mazda miata is so rare it doesn t even really existMazda's current color palette has drawn plenty of fire for sticking mostly to muted shades of gray, white, silver, and burgundy.While the automaker recently introduced a washed green option for the Miata, bright and vibrant hues remain virtually absent from the factory order sheet. A shame for a car that's supposed to embody fun and free-spirited enthusiasm.Four Japanese Mazda dealerships - Kanto Mazda, Shizuoka Mazda, Tokai Mazda, and Koshin Mazda - decided to address that absence directly. Partnering with the automaker, they created a custom "Sunflower Yellow" special edition MX-5 called the Mazda Roadster FSW Ver. 2.Mazda Finally Remembered the Miata Looks Great in GreenMazda Finally Remembered the Miata Looks Great in GreenIt took nearly a decade, but the ND Mazda MX-5 Miata is finally getting a green paint option. Mazda has unveiled Zinc Green Metallic, a new exterior color that will be available on both the soft-top MX-5 and the retractable-hardtop MX-5 RF. The shade made its public debut at the Karuizawa Fan Meeting in Japan, one of the world's largest annual gatherings of Miata enthusiasts.Across four generations and nearly 40 years of production, the Miata has worn countless shades of green. Yet the current ND-generation model, which launched for 2016, never received one-until now.Fortunately, Mazda hasn't gone for an eye-searing, supercar-style lime green. Instead, Zinc Green Metallic is a more understated color that appears designed to complement the Miata's clean lines rather than overwhelm them.Avery AndersonAvery Andersonsunflower yellow mazda miata is so rare it doesn t even really existThe project celebrates the annual Mazda Fan Festa at Fuji Speedway. The catch is its ultra-exclusive production run with Mazda only building six cars. Technically, they're not even official Mazda special editions.AdvertisementAdvertisementBecause Sunflower Yellow isn't an active production color, Mazda isn't running these cars down the main assembly line. Instead, each vehicle begins life as a standard Roadster S Special Package finished in Jet Black Mica before being sent to Mazda Engineering & Technology.Mazda E&T is the division responsible for hand-building Mazda's prototypes, emergency vehicles, and show-floor concept cars. Each car is completely stripped and hand-repainted in Sunflower Yellow - reminiscent of Competition Yellow offered on the third-generation NC Miata. The exterior is finished with a gloss-black aero pack from the factory accessories catalog, including a front splitter, side skirts, a rear diffuser, and a rear deck spoiler.Along with the custom paint, Mazda E&T also splashes the interior with Sunflower Yellow on the door card inserts, climate control vent rings, and a color-matched key fob.sunflower yellow mazda miata is so rare it doesn t even really existUnderneath, the mechanicals remain factory stock. The JDM-spec Roadster uses a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine good for 134 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe complete vehicle is priced at 4,708,000 yen (about $30,000 USD at current exchange rates). The custom paint process alone accounts for 1,452,000 yen (roughly $9,200 USD) of the total package price.Buying one requires more than just the cash payment. The right to purchase one of the six cars will be decided via a live lottery held on October 3 and 4 during the Mazda Fan Festa at Fuji Speedway. Winning buyers will also receive a certificate of authenticity and a two-day VIP tour of Mazda's headquarters, museum, and the E&T facility in Hiroshima.Now do one in Splash Green Mica...Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.