Description
For Sale is this Low Mileage, Completely Original 1997 Mazda MX-5
This stunning example of UK Supplied, MK1 Mazda MX-5 finished ‘British Racing Green’, has been very well preserved and kept throughout its lifetime. With a Mere 79, 649 Miles, and astonishingly only 2 Previous Keepers, the car was originally Purchased in Gravesend, Kent by a Miss K Rockett, from which it was sold to a Miss C Marshall in 1998 (Registration changed to Fiancee in 2010, then changed back in 2015), who has cherished the car all the way up until February 2025, showcasing the incredible condition’d inside and out MK1 MX-5 on offer. As of April 2023 the car was garage stored and off the road, from where it has received a slight recommission of anything needed, alongside a full service in February 2025, and a fresh 12 Months MOT till 4th March 2026, with a singular advisory for some ‘very slight age related corrosion’ to suspension components.
Bodywork Wise, this car is showcases in rust free condition - both Rear Arches have the factory spot welds, validating them as the original panels from the factory. As with the majority of MK1 MX-5’s, the lower sills on both nearside and offside have undergone a high level of welding in 2016, rectifying and removing the age expected corrosion mentioned on the October 2016 MOT. The Paintwork presents in extremely good condition all around - with most panels showcasing without fault, there are only very minimal age expected marks, alongside a few minor flaws on the bonnet to mention. The Interior likewise presents in stunning condition, with little to no signs of wear to the seats, trim and accessories. The Original Steering has been replaced with a more desirable factory ‘Momo’ Wheel to enhance drivability and improve the interior appearance.
Mechanically, the car starts, runs, drives and stops without fault - all suspension components and bushes present in superb condition, making for very responsive steering that Mazda intended for these MX-5’s, pairing perfectly with the higher revving and extremely healthy 1. 6 Engine, all of which showing how well kept and preserved this example has been throughout its lifetime. With the Full Service, Recommission and Fresh MOT till 04/ 03/ 2026, this highly cherished low mileage British Racing Green MK1 MX-5 is all good to go and ready to be driven away!
Collection from Chelmsford Essex
Delivery can be Arranged at an Additional Cost
