Mazda Roadster Mk2 1.8 VS - Japanese Import
I don't usually buy many MK2s - they are often just too rusty for me. However this 1998 Mk2 1.8 VS was imported from Japan so as well as being rust-free, specification is great and includes six speed gearbox, Torsen lsd, 140bhp engine and Nardi wood rimmed steering wheel with matching Nardi wood gearknob. Finished in Racing Green with tan leather seats and tan soft top, this was imported into the UK in 2003 and its had the same owner ever since. Its always been garaged and its covered just 72000 miles from new with full service history.
Bodywork is very good - no rust on wheel arches or sills: in fact they are in superb, clean condition. Its the same with the all-important front chassis rails: they are in excellent rust-free condition, a rare find on any Mk2. Underneath its equally clean with excellent sub-frames, floors, lower sills and suspension components. This is a very big deal for me - the integrity of the body shell is a big factor in how well the car drives and handles.
There is some wear to the seats (minor creasing and cracking plus the beginnings of a small hole on the drivers bolster) but its still smart and tidy inside. All trim, dashboard and plastics etc are in good sound condition. It even has its original Roadster carpet mats and factory fitted tan windblocker. Its been fitted with a good quality digital stereo system. I have two keys along with two fobs for the Toad immobiliser.
Mechanically its very good. The engine feels very strong and the clutch and gearbox are just as they should be. I've just replaced a couple of bushes on the gear selector.Its holds its temperature perfectly and performance is really good - it loves being revved hard. I'll be giving this a service before its sale (its been serviced well throughout its life anyway) and its just been given a new MOT. Talking of MOTs, I have every certificate since its import along with a folder full of receipts documenting its comprehensive service history.
I will be fitting a brand new tan vinyl soft top (with glass window (as per the original). I'll also be having some paintwork attended to (the lacquer on the bonnet is looking tired). And then its ready to go. This is a fairly painless entry into MX5 ownership - the car will need no great expense and it drives beautifully. Crucially its solid everywhere: just google 'Mazda MK2 chassis rails' to find out why this is important!
Price is a firm £2500. I'll post some better photos as soon as I have had the paintwork done: the photos here were taken on a wet and dark day.
STATUS: NOW SOLD
Bodywork is very good - no rust on wheel arches or sills: in fact they are in superb, clean condition. Its the same with the all-important front chassis rails: they are in excellent rust-free condition, a rare find on any Mk2. Underneath its equally clean with excellent sub-frames, floors, lower sills and suspension components. This is a very big deal for me - the integrity of the body shell is a big factor in how well the car drives and handles.
There is some wear to the seats (minor creasing and cracking plus the beginnings of a small hole on the drivers bolster) but its still smart and tidy inside. All trim, dashboard and plastics etc are in good sound condition. It even has its original Roadster carpet mats and factory fitted tan windblocker. Its been fitted with a good quality digital stereo system. I have two keys along with two fobs for the Toad immobiliser.
Mechanically its very good. The engine feels very strong and the clutch and gearbox are just as they should be. I've just replaced a couple of bushes on the gear selector.Its holds its temperature perfectly and performance is really good - it loves being revved hard. I'll be giving this a service before its sale (its been serviced well throughout its life anyway) and its just been given a new MOT. Talking of MOTs, I have every certificate since its import along with a folder full of receipts documenting its comprehensive service history.
I will be fitting a brand new tan vinyl soft top (with glass window (as per the original). I'll also be having some paintwork attended to (the lacquer on the bonnet is looking tired). And then its ready to go. This is a fairly painless entry into MX5 ownership - the car will need no great expense and it drives beautifully. Crucially its solid everywhere: just google 'Mazda MK2 chassis rails' to find out why this is important!
Price is a firm £2500. I'll post some better photos as soon as I have had the paintwork done: the photos here were taken on a wet and dark day.
STATUS: NOW SOLD