Mazda MX5 1.6 in Red
This is a lovely example of an early UK Mazda MX5 Mk1. This has the earlier full power 1.6 engine which produces around 115bhp (as opposed to the later detuned UK cars which featured a 90bhp engine). Finished in Classic Red with dark cloth seats and trim, its covered around 108300 miles and is in very nice condition.
The previous owner has had this car for the last 22 years and has clearly looked after it very well. First of all, bodywork: its all good with solid sills and wheel arches and no rust and no dents or body damage and its in way better than average condition. Its had sills repairs in the past and these have clearly been carried out to a high standard.
As with all of my cars, I have given this a thorough inspection which shows that its good underneath too with good solid floors, sills, chassis rails etc; in fact the underside has never been welded or repaired. All suspension components are reasonably clean and tidy too. The brakes are fine with plenty of life in the brake pads, good calipers and discs that show no sign of a wear lip. The previous owner always garaged the car and used it sparingly, averaging less than 2000 miles a year over the last 10 years. Everywhere I look on this car, there is evidence of an owner who really cared and who really looked after this one properly.
Specification includes electric windows and power steering which is unusual for a UK car (most don't have these). It has its original Momo leather rimmed steering wheel fitted too. I also have the original genuine Mazda hard top which is available at extra cost. The soft top is black mohair and is in good condition. Inside it has dark cloth seats which are in nice condition. In fact the interior is in smart and clean condition all round with good carpets and mats, smart door cards and an undamaged dashboard. Everything works as it should. Its sitting on a set of 14" Daisy alloys with good tyres all round - the fronts are budget tyres with around 6-7mm of tread while the rears are Goodyears with around 4mm of tread. The battery area is nice and clean and the battery is correctly clamped in place. The gear selector rubber boot has recently been replaced.
Its just been serviced with new oil, filters and spark plugs and its just had a coolant flush and replacement. The timing belt was replaced at 52000 miles and again more recently around 7000 miles ago. As you can see, the engine bay is exceptionally clean. Its MOT tested until August 2022. It has two keys and there is a large collection of paperwork too along with a record of everything that the previous owner did to the car. The original jack and tool kit are with the car and it even has its original Owner's Handbook.
Where this really shines is out on the road: its just lovely to drive and its genuinely hard to believe that this is 31 years old. There are no rattles, no squeaks or other odd noises and the engine is smooth and strong. In fact this engine is almost eerily smooth and quiet and ticks over like a Swiss watch. The clutch and gearbox are just right too. This car could easily be used every day but is equally special enough to save for weekends and holidays use instead.
Driving a good early car like this reminds me why the MX5 is still so popular: this is a great example and I reckon its better than most out there and is ready to be used and enjoyed. Price is £4850 with the matching hard top available if required, at extra cost.
I also have a video of the car. Here's the link: MX5 Walk around
STATUS: DEPOSIT NOW TAKEN
The previous owner has had this car for the last 22 years and has clearly looked after it very well. First of all, bodywork: its all good with solid sills and wheel arches and no rust and no dents or body damage and its in way better than average condition. Its had sills repairs in the past and these have clearly been carried out to a high standard.
As with all of my cars, I have given this a thorough inspection which shows that its good underneath too with good solid floors, sills, chassis rails etc; in fact the underside has never been welded or repaired. All suspension components are reasonably clean and tidy too. The brakes are fine with plenty of life in the brake pads, good calipers and discs that show no sign of a wear lip. The previous owner always garaged the car and used it sparingly, averaging less than 2000 miles a year over the last 10 years. Everywhere I look on this car, there is evidence of an owner who really cared and who really looked after this one properly.
Specification includes electric windows and power steering which is unusual for a UK car (most don't have these). It has its original Momo leather rimmed steering wheel fitted too. I also have the original genuine Mazda hard top which is available at extra cost. The soft top is black mohair and is in good condition. Inside it has dark cloth seats which are in nice condition. In fact the interior is in smart and clean condition all round with good carpets and mats, smart door cards and an undamaged dashboard. Everything works as it should. Its sitting on a set of 14" Daisy alloys with good tyres all round - the fronts are budget tyres with around 6-7mm of tread while the rears are Goodyears with around 4mm of tread. The battery area is nice and clean and the battery is correctly clamped in place. The gear selector rubber boot has recently been replaced.
Its just been serviced with new oil, filters and spark plugs and its just had a coolant flush and replacement. The timing belt was replaced at 52000 miles and again more recently around 7000 miles ago. As you can see, the engine bay is exceptionally clean. Its MOT tested until August 2022. It has two keys and there is a large collection of paperwork too along with a record of everything that the previous owner did to the car. The original jack and tool kit are with the car and it even has its original Owner's Handbook.
Where this really shines is out on the road: its just lovely to drive and its genuinely hard to believe that this is 31 years old. There are no rattles, no squeaks or other odd noises and the engine is smooth and strong. In fact this engine is almost eerily smooth and quiet and ticks over like a Swiss watch. The clutch and gearbox are just right too. This car could easily be used every day but is equally special enough to save for weekends and holidays use instead.
Driving a good early car like this reminds me why the MX5 is still so popular: this is a great example and I reckon its better than most out there and is ready to be used and enjoyed. Price is £4850 with the matching hard top available if required, at extra cost.
I also have a video of the car. Here's the link: MX5 Walk around
STATUS: DEPOSIT NOW TAKEN