Mazda is releasing a special edition of their well-known roadster to celebrate 20 years on sale in France. The Mazda MX-5 Black and Matte will get its public introduction at the Salon du Cabriolet, Coupe & SUV in Paris.

The show car will feature logos, mirrors, and other accessories crafted by jewelers as a way of off-setting the effect of the matte black paintwork. The 2.0-liter model with an automatic transmission features darkened windows and black rims.

Mazda’s special edition was designed in partnership with fashion designer Laure Kczekotowska. Interior photos have not been released, but it could include the same “rhinestones, gems, [and] crystals” present on the designer’s LK Paris label dresses. Specifics about the edition size, sales date, and cost were not revealed.

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* New ‘Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Limited Edition’ model on sale from 1 March 2010
* Priced from £16,850 (on-the-road), 1.8-litre model echoes true spirit of 1990 original
* Represents great value with 10 additional items of equipment and unique colours

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world’s best-selling two-seater roadster going on sale in the UK, Mazda is introducing a special version of the legendary Mazda MX-5 sportscar called, appropriately, the ‘Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Limited Edition’.

“British motorists have enjoyed a long-term love affair with the Mazda MX-5 which shows every sign of continuing to flourish through the next decade,” comments Mark Cameron, sales and marketing director for Mazda UK.

“Launching in Spring when the prospect of open-top motoring has added appeal, the new Mazda MX 5 20th Anniversary model is the perfect way to celebrate this relationship during a year when we expect MX-5 sales in the UK to pass the 100,000 milestone since its launch in 1990.

“The Anniversary model will appeal to customers in search of pure driving pleasure who are also keen to enjoy the whole sportscar ownership experience while celebrating the unique MX-5 heritage. Over a span of 20 years, Mazda has sold more than 850,000 MX-5 sportscars worldwide and our roadster has won more than 170 awards. Today, the Mazda MX-5 remains unrivaled as a rewarding, affordable sports car that can also be used for everyday motoring all year round, supported by Mazda’s legendary reliability and durability.” adds Cameron.

In the true spirit of the original, the new Limited Edition model is based on the purest, back to basics MX-5, the entry-level soft-top 1.8 SE convertible, offering the best, fun-to-drive thrills along with a truly rewarding motoring experience. The 20th Anniversary Limited Edition also represents great value. Priced at £16,850 on-the-road, it features 10 additional items of equipment worth more than £650, just £55 more than the SE – and significantly less than the original Mazda MX-5 of 1990, in real terms when prices are adjusted for inflation over two decades.

‘Stand-out’ additional equipment featured on the Anniversary model includes 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels with a unique silver finish, front fog lights, chrome trims (around the grille, headlamps and fog lights), body-coloured roll bars and a supporting strut brace. Inside, the stainless steel scuff plate features a unique ‘20th Anniversary’ logo and limited edition number, premium ‘20th Anniversary’ branded floor mats, a body-coloured front dashboard, aluminum pedal set, and manual air-conditioning.

MX-5 20th Anniversary drivers benefit from the generous specification of the SE model, on which it is based, ensuring comfort and convenience are not comprised. Featuring as standard, electric and heated door mirrors, electric windows, remote central locking with deadlocks and remote boot release. The Limited Edition model also boasts a stylish, modern cabin with a leather steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake, plus an MP3-compatible Radio/CD audio system with six speakers, steering wheel controls and an auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 and iPod connection.

Mazda UK has secured 32 percent of the Anniversary model production destined for Europe, with around 600 units, reaching showrooms from 1 March 2010. Customers can choose from three colours which echo the original 1990 launch colours of red, white and blue. The ever-popular True Red is joined by two unique colours for the Anniversary model, Crystal White Pearlescent and Aurora Blue Mica, both available for the first time on the MX-5 in the UK, priced at £395.

Mazda dealers are currently offering Mazda MX-5 buyers three finance packages available for retail sales only, until 31 March 2010. Typical 0%*, 3.9% and 5.9% APR** finance are available depending on type of sale and duration of package.

The Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary model is powered by a 126ps, 1.8-litre petrol engine driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. Sportscar handling and legendary agility are complimented by a lively performance – 0-to-62mph in 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 121mph – and environmental responsibility with modest CO2 emissions (167g/km) and a combined fuel economy of 40.4 mpg.

This MacGruber Trailer (which has been linked since it’s a “red band,” aka, NSFW) features Will Forte in his well known spoof on MacGyver, along with puffy looking film vet and one time Batman Val Kilmer as villain Dieter Von Cunth. Get it, like CUN – oh ok, you got it. But what caught our attention the most is the little red Miata, brazened with a “Mac 1″ license plate. Maybe the Miata’s time has finally come? It hasn’t been this prominently featured on the big screen since Jay Mohr tried stuffing a body into one during Doug Liman’s Go.

As far as SNL movies go, they’re really hit or miss…or usually just a miss. Although, the preview is damn funny, so it looks like we’ll have to wait until April 23rd to find out if MacGruber and his Miata are a box office success.

Mazda’s fan event included Miata/MX-5 trivia contests, giveaways, fan club meetings and enough Mazda eye-candy to keep your head spinning for hours. Check out all the fun details in Mazda’s Anniversary Press Release below. (There is a website, though it’s in Japanese):

Huge Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary Commemorative Event Held in Japan

“That’s why I think the Mazda Miata will be the ultimate affordable collectible by, say, 2025. The first-generation Miata was extremely simple, and that’s part of its charm. Years ago, when we were restoring Mustangs, they seemed so complicated compared to a Ford Model A.

A brake-light switch? Why do we have to have thaaaat? In a Model A, you just strung together a couple of yards of wire and boom! You were done. So the early Miata, with no traction control, no stability control—no nothing—will certainly be a collectible.” – We couldn’t agree more Jay!

2010 MAZDA3 – is that a vertical smile?

Nom indeed! The 2010 MAZDA3 dash is hungry!

MAZDA2 Rally – don’t dare call it four eyes!

Mazda’s MX-5 is happy to no longer be referred to as a Miata.

Mazda stole 2008 design awards thanks to their many Nagare concepts.

MAZDA5 is glad to be moving away from its Mazda MPV roots.

Our first thought when looking at the future of MX-5 is “Oh hai!” as the vehicle’s scrunched front end smiles back at drivers and pedestrians. It looks extremely happy to be out on the road. Bumper and fender design has been curved more, probably to coincide with the Flow drawings and auto show vehicles Mazda has been touting since late 2005. With a more aggressive look it’s bound to catch the eye of new car buyers, separating it from many of the current products emerging from North American car makers. As Mazda Canada president Don Romano stated earlier this week: “I don’t ever see Mazda as being a mainstream company.” Looks like a step in the right direction – can’t wait to see a real life MX-5 model!