Description

FOR SALE
An incredible UK Mk1 Mazda MX-5 with a minuscule 6,354 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT
Laminated windscreen, tinted glass, retractable adjustable halogen headlamps, bright finish door handles, colour coded bumpers outer mirrors and mud guards, remote fuel lid opener, manual folding black canvas soft top, rear tonneau, side impact beams, suspension brace bar, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, interior light, map light, cigar lighter and illuminated ashtray, locking glovebox, locking centre storage box. Dealer Accessories: Alloy wheels, MX5 carpet mats, additional MX5 rubber over mats, MX5 boot mat.

EXTERIOR
This factory standard and late UK Mazda MX-5 is finished in stunning Classic Red, (Code SU), which looks fantastic and boasts a brilliant shine and deep polished finish. Garaged from new with dry weather use only, the amazing condition extends to perfectly preserved sills and rear wheel arches still showing defined factory spot weld dimples! The excellent underside condition, free from excess applied underseal, is a welcome sight and factory stickers remain affixed to the door apertures. All trim, exterior rubbers, glass, lights and badges are in brilliant order and the supplying dealer number plates remain fitted. The windows are correctly security coded and the original black canvas hood is immaculate with the fully intact Perspex rear screen showing only very light marks. Even the ultra-rare rear screen protector sleeve has been kept! An instant success from Mazda upon UK launch in 1990, this is one of the last NA examples and will delight the collector wanting the purist version with miniscule mileage.

INTERIOR
The bucket seats are trimmed in Black Cloth upholstery, (Code NA3), and this interior remains precisely as Mazda intended with everything co-ordinated perfectly. The high-backed seats offer great comfort and support and have been preserved both by the minimal use and seat covers fitted from new. Carpets have been protected by MX5 carpet mats which in turn have been protected by MX5 rubber mats! The urethane steering wheel and gear knob have prominent veins found only on ultra-low mileage credentials. The classic sports dashboard houses a cluster of crystal-clear instruments that function precisely and feel as new. The original wheel brace, jack and toolkit are all present along with the tonneau. The no frills driver focused concept perfected by Mazda is simply breathtaking and this stunning example upholds the classic sports car feel which is immense fun to drive.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
To experience driving a low mileage and unspoilt Mk1 MX-5 is a true motoring delight. The lightweight 1.6 litre 16v DOHC engine sits low and behind the front axle to offer a low centre of gravity and centralised weight distribution making handling perfectly balanced and delightfully responsive. With 90bhp available, a top speed of 109mph and 0-62mph time of 10.6 seconds is achieved. The factory exhaust system with bright exhaust tip spot welded to the exit pipe remains fitted and in excellent condition. The engine bay is stunning and a true concours contender! with factory plates and stickers intact. The thrilling close ratio five speed gearbox provides short and positive gear changes. Huge grin motoring guaranteed!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
This thrilling example has dealer fitted 14-inch alloy wheels with perfect and correct Mazda centre caps. All the wheels are unmarked and shod in premium brand Yokohama 185/60 R14 tyres with masses of tread having covered very few miles. The unused space saver spare tyre still has the coloured banding visible. Power assisted ventilated front and solid rear discs install maximum braking confidence in this lightweight classic sports car.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on 27th March 1997, this late build UK example was supplied by Main Dealer, Dickinson Bros of Winsford. Family owned from new until 2024, the first owner did not use the car for very long before being diagnosed with serious ill health meaning he could not drive. The car was subsequently passed to his son who kept the car until last year whereby there has been just one further keeper.

In March 2025, a major service was carried out including gearbox oil and brake fluid along with a cambelt change, all using genuine Mazda parts, oils and fluids with supporting invoice in the history file. The Mazda document wallet houses the handbooks and both original Mazda keys with Dickinson Bros of Winsford fobs are present. There is even the original March 1997 Mazda MX-5 sales brochure. An exceptional and sought after Mk1 MX5 whereby the credentials and condition are firmly within enthusiast territory wanting the purist variant and probably the very best!

MOT March 2026, HPI Clear.

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