Convertible cars: many are made, but few really get under the skin of the car-buying public the way Mazda’s MX-5 has done over the years.

The world of the compact car is a minefield of different makes, models and specs which can, at times, be quite tricky to navigate – especially when it’s your own hard-earned dosh your spending.

Roadsters have long been the thing of automotive legend thanks to gorgeous good looks, spell binding speed, and the fact that a lot of really cool people drive them (normally).