Mazda Roadster 1.8 Mk2 Auto - Jap Import
This Mazda Roadster Mk2 1.8 VS Automatic was imported into the UK back in 1999 and for many years, was lovingly owned by a prominent London business woman. It has since had two more lady owners and again, its been well looked after and has lead a fairly sheltered life. In fact the thick history file contains stamps and receipts for no less than 14 services.
Its finished in Brilliant Black with tan leather seats and matching tan trim and carpets along with a Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel and matching gear knob and handbrake handle. Specification includes electric windows and mirrors, central locking, power steering, stainless steel sill tread plates, and a wind blocker finished in tan to match the rest of the interior. I have just replaced the soft top with a new vinyl tan top complete with glass heated window. While this was being replaced, the hood frame was cleaned and lubricated and the drain holes checked and cleared. Its fitted with 17" alloys and these were refurbished a couple of years ago and are in excellent condition. These suit the car really well and are fitted with a set of matching Pirelli P-Zero tyres, all in good condition.
Bodywork is good and crucially, it has no rust. Wheel arches and wings are in excellent condition and if you run your finger around the inside of the rear inner wheel arch for example, its lovely and clean. There are a few stone chips and very minor scratches, especially on the front and rear bumpers but nothing obvious and nothing thats going to worry you too much - its a very good looking car. It has very subtle side skirts fitted which suit the car nicely.
Inside, its just lovely. The seats are good with the odd crease but no holes or tears. Carpets are nice and clean and it still has its original and quite rare genuine Mazda black and white carpet mats fitted. All trim - dashboard, door cards, centre console etc - are all in nice clean condition. It has a modern stereo fitted with USB port etc and this sounds good. Its worth mentioning that this model has both driver and passenger air bags.
Mechanically this uses the 140bhp engine but has the near-indestructible Jatco 4 speed automatic gearbox complete with overdrive and it works so well in this model. Gearchanges are really smooth and the 'box is nicely responsive. Its so easy to drive and performance is really strong. In fact this car drives really well with excellent handling and ride quality and free from any weird and wonderful noises - a by-product of its comprehensive service history.
Underneath, this is in exceptionally good condition and in my opinion, some way better than most Mk2s of this age. As can be seen in the photos here, suspension components and subframes are very clean indeed. The various nuts and bolts are reasonably clean (rather than the more often seen seized and unbelievably rusty). For me, this is a big deal on a Mk2 - a clean underside is a huge plus point.
So its a very good example though its not perfect. For example, I mentioned various chips on the bumpers and the paint on the bumpers isn't as glossy as it once was either though its still a very smart looking car. Its worth mentioning that the windscreen has a stonechip on the passenger side though it still passes an MOT OK. A look through the service history file shows lots of important work carried out over the years in order to keep this working at its best and this includes a new cambelt and tensioners 10,000 miles ago. The car has now covered 97361 miles and was previously serviced at 91201 miles and I have just serviced it again with new NGK spark plugs, new oil and new filters. Its had a thorough check-over by me and I'm really pleased with how it looks and drives. Its MOT tested until August 2021 and a check on the HPI register shows it to be clear from any previous accident damage. It has the original jack, space saver spare wheel and has two keys.
Good MK2s are set to rise in value (there are so few good ones out there). Price is £2800.
STATUS: Now Sold.
Its finished in Brilliant Black with tan leather seats and matching tan trim and carpets along with a Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel and matching gear knob and handbrake handle. Specification includes electric windows and mirrors, central locking, power steering, stainless steel sill tread plates, and a wind blocker finished in tan to match the rest of the interior. I have just replaced the soft top with a new vinyl tan top complete with glass heated window. While this was being replaced, the hood frame was cleaned and lubricated and the drain holes checked and cleared. Its fitted with 17" alloys and these were refurbished a couple of years ago and are in excellent condition. These suit the car really well and are fitted with a set of matching Pirelli P-Zero tyres, all in good condition.
Bodywork is good and crucially, it has no rust. Wheel arches and wings are in excellent condition and if you run your finger around the inside of the rear inner wheel arch for example, its lovely and clean. There are a few stone chips and very minor scratches, especially on the front and rear bumpers but nothing obvious and nothing thats going to worry you too much - its a very good looking car. It has very subtle side skirts fitted which suit the car nicely.
Inside, its just lovely. The seats are good with the odd crease but no holes or tears. Carpets are nice and clean and it still has its original and quite rare genuine Mazda black and white carpet mats fitted. All trim - dashboard, door cards, centre console etc - are all in nice clean condition. It has a modern stereo fitted with USB port etc and this sounds good. Its worth mentioning that this model has both driver and passenger air bags.
Mechanically this uses the 140bhp engine but has the near-indestructible Jatco 4 speed automatic gearbox complete with overdrive and it works so well in this model. Gearchanges are really smooth and the 'box is nicely responsive. Its so easy to drive and performance is really strong. In fact this car drives really well with excellent handling and ride quality and free from any weird and wonderful noises - a by-product of its comprehensive service history.
Underneath, this is in exceptionally good condition and in my opinion, some way better than most Mk2s of this age. As can be seen in the photos here, suspension components and subframes are very clean indeed. The various nuts and bolts are reasonably clean (rather than the more often seen seized and unbelievably rusty). For me, this is a big deal on a Mk2 - a clean underside is a huge plus point.
So its a very good example though its not perfect. For example, I mentioned various chips on the bumpers and the paint on the bumpers isn't as glossy as it once was either though its still a very smart looking car. Its worth mentioning that the windscreen has a stonechip on the passenger side though it still passes an MOT OK. A look through the service history file shows lots of important work carried out over the years in order to keep this working at its best and this includes a new cambelt and tensioners 10,000 miles ago. The car has now covered 97361 miles and was previously serviced at 91201 miles and I have just serviced it again with new NGK spark plugs, new oil and new filters. Its had a thorough check-over by me and I'm really pleased with how it looks and drives. Its MOT tested until August 2021 and a check on the HPI register shows it to be clear from any previous accident damage. It has the original jack, space saver spare wheel and has two keys.
Good MK2s are set to rise in value (there are so few good ones out there). Price is £2800.
STATUS: Now Sold.