MX5 MK2 1.8 1998 Excellent Example in Red
I have this 1998 Mazda MX5 1.8 MK2 for sale, a lovely example with full service history. I don’t buy many MK2 as they can rust quite badly but this is a good one that has been well looked after. In fact for the last 14 years, it was owned by an ex-Aston Martin engineer who clearly looked after the car properly.
Finished in Red with dark cloth seats and trim, specification is very good and includes electric windows, power steering, driver and passenger airbags, a black mohair soft top with glass window. This is in excellent condition and having driven the car through a torrential rainstorm, I can confirm its leak-free and bone-dry inside.
It has a couple of nice upgrades: its been fitted with a set of 16” SVT alloy wheel from a later Mk2 (complete with matching set of Zeta ZTR tyres) which suit the car well. The missing centre cap will be replaced before its sale. Its also had a professionally installed PIRANHA Alarm/immobiliser and central locking complete with two keys. Full receipt and documentation for installation.
You’ll notice that there are a LOT of MX5 Mk2s for sale at any given time; however the majority of these will have bodged sills and rusty wheel arches. This isn’t like that: in fact both rear sills and wheel arches have been professionally replaced and the job is so good, you simply can’t tell that they have been done. The whole lot (including inside the sills) has then been treated with waxoil. Its a very smart car with good paintwork too. Its not perfect - it has the odd stonechip and the corners of the bonnet show some minor corrosion under the paint (the bonnet is alloy so no rust of course) but other than that, its in above average condition and better than most Mk2s. Underneath its good too with solid floors, chassis rails, suspension components etc and I’ll be giving these a good dose of Dynax to help protect from the elements.
Inside its nice and clean with good carpets (protected with a quality set of grey MX5 carpet mats), smart, clean seats with no damage and all plastics and trim is in nice condition. Everything works as it should too. Its fitted with a decent Sony CDX stereo which sounds good and works well. It also has its original windblocker fitted and its original Mazda tonneau cover.
Mechanically its in excellent condition. The 140bhp engine is as sweet as anything and feels strong and smooth. There are no leaks and its just been serviced with new NGK spark plugs, fresh oil and new oil and air filters. The clutch and gearbox are just as they should be with a lovely action. Based on my own recent 300+ mile motorway journey in the car, I know its happy sitting at modern motorway speeds all day long while still returning 35+mpg.
Brakes and brake pads are all good and its been fitted with braided stainless steel brake pipes for even better feel. Suspension is all good too with no annoying rattles or squeaks. Handling is wonderful and its genuinely a real pleasure to drive.
It has a substantial service history with lots of receipts for work done. The previous owner had it serviced at MOT time every year with no expense spared and consequently it runs beautifully. I have the original service book and owner’s handbook, still in their original wallet. Its MOT tested until November 2020. This car is ready to be used and enjoyed with no further expense necessary. Price is a firm £2150.
STATUS: NOW SOLD
Finished in Red with dark cloth seats and trim, specification is very good and includes electric windows, power steering, driver and passenger airbags, a black mohair soft top with glass window. This is in excellent condition and having driven the car through a torrential rainstorm, I can confirm its leak-free and bone-dry inside.
It has a couple of nice upgrades: its been fitted with a set of 16” SVT alloy wheel from a later Mk2 (complete with matching set of Zeta ZTR tyres) which suit the car well. The missing centre cap will be replaced before its sale. Its also had a professionally installed PIRANHA Alarm/immobiliser and central locking complete with two keys. Full receipt and documentation for installation.
You’ll notice that there are a LOT of MX5 Mk2s for sale at any given time; however the majority of these will have bodged sills and rusty wheel arches. This isn’t like that: in fact both rear sills and wheel arches have been professionally replaced and the job is so good, you simply can’t tell that they have been done. The whole lot (including inside the sills) has then been treated with waxoil. Its a very smart car with good paintwork too. Its not perfect - it has the odd stonechip and the corners of the bonnet show some minor corrosion under the paint (the bonnet is alloy so no rust of course) but other than that, its in above average condition and better than most Mk2s. Underneath its good too with solid floors, chassis rails, suspension components etc and I’ll be giving these a good dose of Dynax to help protect from the elements.
Inside its nice and clean with good carpets (protected with a quality set of grey MX5 carpet mats), smart, clean seats with no damage and all plastics and trim is in nice condition. Everything works as it should too. Its fitted with a decent Sony CDX stereo which sounds good and works well. It also has its original windblocker fitted and its original Mazda tonneau cover.
Mechanically its in excellent condition. The 140bhp engine is as sweet as anything and feels strong and smooth. There are no leaks and its just been serviced with new NGK spark plugs, fresh oil and new oil and air filters. The clutch and gearbox are just as they should be with a lovely action. Based on my own recent 300+ mile motorway journey in the car, I know its happy sitting at modern motorway speeds all day long while still returning 35+mpg.
Brakes and brake pads are all good and its been fitted with braided stainless steel brake pipes for even better feel. Suspension is all good too with no annoying rattles or squeaks. Handling is wonderful and its genuinely a real pleasure to drive.
It has a substantial service history with lots of receipts for work done. The previous owner had it serviced at MOT time every year with no expense spared and consequently it runs beautifully. I have the original service book and owner’s handbook, still in their original wallet. Its MOT tested until November 2020. This car is ready to be used and enjoyed with no further expense necessary. Price is a firm £2150.
STATUS: NOW SOLD